Temp, ESL Instructor, Adult Education

DEPARTMENT:

Adult Education

PAY RANGE:

$20.00 Hourly

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Temporary approximately 19 hours per week; This position is grant-funded. The continuation of this position beyond June 30 2026 is dependent upon WIOA Title II funding. Not eligible for layoff or recall.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

The instructor works in coordination with the Adult Education staff and is responsible for orienting assessing enrolling and instructing eligible adult English language learners utilizing the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for speaking listening reading writing digital literacy and employability skills using up-to-date and sound pedagogical methods appropriate for adult English as a Second Language learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts individual student orientation collects required data and assesses prospective English Second Language (ESL) students
• Develops student learning plan and assists student in setting documenting monitoring progress toward and revising meaningful educational goals with students
• Understands and adheres to the State AE/ESL testing policies and program procedures
• Works collaboratively with team members and community partners to develop program goals related to the ESL student population
• Works both on-site at Kalispell campus and on location with business partners to provide services
• Completes student documentation accurately and reports in a timely manner following state policy guidelines
• Maintains accurate attendance records and inputs into program database weekly
• Understands and implements the CCR (College and Career Readiness) standards including writing lesson plans and designing individual and group activities
• Creates and facilitates online learning opportunities and ongoing program innovations
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of learners including direct instruction and integration of technology
• Uses and maintains competency in various technologies and blends technology into all facets of student learning in a way that builds students digital literacy and employability skills
• Uses technology to collect student feedback and homework collaborate with colleagues keep records track program effectiveness and be informed about the FVCC and local community
• Provides a comfortable and motivating environment for adult learners
• Participates in AE department meetings and state and local professional development activities
• Employs various techniques to improve student retention and goal attainment in the classroom and through follow-up efforts
• Remains current in practices trends and research related to areas of assignment
• Attends related trainings workshops and professional development
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students faculty and the College
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Reports to the Program Director Adult Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in closely related field AND three years of related experience; AND
• English Second Language Instructor certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in related field AND one year of related experience
• State Teaching License
• Work experience teaching adult learners

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill in content and teaching competencies which engage the ESL student and focus on student learning
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
• Ability to follow and issue directions
• Demonstrated communication technology presentation customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings weekends etc.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
• This is a Medium Duty job according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the positions Knowledge Skills and Abilities; and
• A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; and
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.) and
• Three professional references with complete contact information must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicants work experience skills and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click