ELA Success Adjunct English Language Acquisition
ELA Success Adjunct English Language Acquisition
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Renton Technical College (RTC) is seeking a dedicated ELA Success Instructor passionate about supporting English Language Acquisition (ELA) students in their orientation class in preparation for their ELA foundation and focus classes. Our transitional studies department (College and Career Pathways) is celebrated for its diverse and dynamic faculty staff and student body reflecting a wide range of cultural backgrounds and experiences. Designed in the spirit of Washingtons College Success classes this role is essential in providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their educational journey within our College and Career Pathways department. This an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis with expected renewal. This position is represented by the Renton Federation of Teachers (RFT) Employees Association. Credit load will vary depending on need and schedule the anticipated vacancies are included below. Adjunct faculty are benefits eligible after carrying a halftime load 7.5 credits) for 2 quarters. A fulltime load is 15 credits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needs arise within each department. Deans will evaluate applications periodically and contact candidates as adjunct positions become available. Note that applications may be reviewed at any time while this posting remains active.
Anticipated Vacancy NeedsBasic/Beg Evening 7pm9pm 7credits)Basic Evening 6PM 9PM 18 credits)Renton Technical College located southeast of Seattle has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professionaltechnical certificate and degree programs offer entry and midlevel training in the areas of allied health trades and industry culinary business technology and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education English as a second language and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include
- Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity diversity and inclusion.
- Student Orientation:Facilitate orientation class (ELA Success) for new and returning ELA students including seeing classrooms the library getting student IDs and meeting student services staff.
- Technical Support: Guide students in logging into Canvas using campus resources understanding program structure and how to manage RTC communication (emails canvas inbox)
- Policy Education: Educate students on attendance policies course repeats academic calendar and other relevant policies. Class schedule modalities & expectations.
- Assessment and Placement: Conduct speaking and writing assessments to determine appropriate placement and registration into subsequent classes in tandem with CASAS scores and scheduling.
- Support the colleges mission by creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness while encouraging creative and critical thinking. Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.
- Provide leadership in working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for underrepresented student populations.
- Assess monitor and document student performance.
- Advise students in meeting their educational goals; complete required paperwork and submit required attendance.
- Maintain student records such as grades using the Canvas learning management system.
- Attend scheduled College & Career Pathways department and team meetings as appropriate.
- Fulfill parttime faculty responsibilities in accordance with the negotiated agreement and College policies.
- Support the Colleges mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
- Communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing with college employees departments and outside agencies.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership or participation in institutional programs with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation racial ethnic religious linguistic gender age socioeconomic physical and learning abilities and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
- Bachelors degree in Education TESOL Linguistics or a related field. A Masters degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- At least two years of experience teaching English language learners of different levels preferably in a Washington State CTC basic education/transitional studies program.
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and deliver engaging instructional materials.
- Familiarity with Canvas or similar learning management systems and understanding of best practices in ELA education.
- Experience with CASAS and the Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) system
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and equity in education.
- Experience in curriculum development and assessment design for English language learners.
- Experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation racial ethnic religious linguistic gender age socioeconomic physical and learning abilities and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
- Demonstratedabilitytopromoteuniversaldesignandaccessibility.Proficiencyin(orabilitytolearnwithin 6monthofhire)theproductionofaccessiblycontentwhetherprintorelectronic.
- Assess monitor and document student performance.
- Advise students in meeting their educational goals; complete required paperwork and submit required attendance.
- Support the Colleges mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens.
- AbilitytospeakaregionallytopspokenlanguageotherthanEnglishispreferred(SpanishVietnamese Russian Somali andChinese).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position is active in nature and requires standing lecturing and demonstration of processes in a classroom environment. The job also requires some sedentary time when performing administrative program functions.Terms of Employment
- In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drugfree workplace for our employees and students.
This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Lecture (theory) credits are compensated at $1058 per credit which includes scheduled class time and final exam days in addition to a per credit stipend based on the high demand tier. All guided practice instructional credits for adjunct will be paid with an additional pay factor of 1.33. Future advancement in base salary up to the current maximum of $1592 per credit is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.
Degree Stipend:
Masters or Doctorate degree stipends are paid on a prorated per credit rate.The person hired istoprovideauthorization for employment in the United States.All offers of employment are contingent to background checks including employment anddegree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarilyprecludeemployment but will be considered indeterminingthe applicants suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position.Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.Post offer preemployment criminal background checks are also required.
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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion honorably discharged veterans or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingthe nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton WA.
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues the required statistics and other related information for the past three 3 calendar years. Renton Technical Colleges Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at:https://rtc/aboutrtc/campusresources/campussecurity/annualsecurityreport.php. Forinformation on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link:https://rtc/aboutrtc/campusresources/campussecurity/dailycrimelog.php.
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people including theDuwamishSuquamishSnoqualmieTulalip andMuckleshootNations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world in which RTCs work is done across multiple indigenous lands in some cases away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters who are still here.Beyond acknowledgment we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
Employment Type
Part-Time
