ESL Instructor - In Person Part Time

To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision the instructor is responsible for teaching ESL courses to students enrolled in Kirkwoods Secondary Programs. Instruction will take place in Cedar Rapids though there might be opportunities to teach in Coralville or online if there are also openings at those locations. At times there might be travel to other Kirkwood locations for meetings. The instructor also assists students in transitioning from ESL courses to Kirkwood related work training and higher education opportunities in collaboration with other Kirkwood staff.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two hours each day. The session dates for this year are: Session 1 July 7 Sept. 11 Session 2 Sept. 29 Dec. 11 Session 3 January 12March 12 and Session 4 March 30June 4. Currently there are 2 openings for evening class 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Monday to Thursday). The total hours per week for one class equates to 10 hours with extra hours being available for team meetings special projects and professional development. Ideally onboarding for the position will take place early June. This will allow enough time for the instructor to complete required training and prep for the upcoming class.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead regardless of title through positive influence.

• Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including individualized instruction computer assisted instruction large group courses and other methods.
• Collaborate with fellow learning center instructors on curriculum development student intake/advising and staff development activities.
• Conduct CASAS assessments for eligible students.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.
• Provide contextualized scaffolder interactive instruction that includes cooperative learning tasks and implements ESL college and career readiness and CASAS ESL standards.
• Track attendance daily and submit reports.
• Respond in a timely matter to communications and requests from program director and coordinator.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the Kirkwood Community College in the most positive manner with prospective former and current students clients suppliers and the community we serve.
• Possess the ability to develop enforce and implement policies and procedures to serve a wide range of students with varying backgrounds abilities and personalities effectively.
• Assume responsibility deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students colleagues and the general public.
• Read understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication.
• Use computer systems effectively for word processing database management and classroom instructional purposes.
• Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the

essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which

should not be considered anallinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may

perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional 1033 standing pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent 3466 reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant 67100 sitting walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSLICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion and actual or potential family parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street 37th Floor Chicago ILTelephone:Facsimile:TDDEmail:.

WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient innovative visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs Kirkwood boasts 16000 annual collegecredit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degreeseeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.