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Adult Education ESL Instructor (Full-time)

Enterprise State Community College

Job Description

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher provides and coordinates services and instruction to special populations, such as the economically and educationally disadvantaged, and disabled, or those for whom English is a second language. This position will serve as the primary contact and provide instruction in English as a second language for all assigned students. Instruction is based on the individual needs of each participant. Willing and able to work with disadvantaged adults on the basic academic level.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Provides instruction in literacy, adult basic education, English language acquisition, family literacy, integrated English Literacy and civics education, integrated education and training, including career pathways, workplace education, and workforce preparation and employability skills integration.
  • Applies research-based instructional practices that incorporate the use of computers and other technologies.
  • Is knowledgeable of reading, writing, listening, and speaking instructional strategies.
  • Uses a variety of instructional strategies and tools appropriate to the needs of the student.
  • Uses lesson plans aligned with CCR Standards that integrate instruction across content areas.
  • Provides continuous feedback and adjusts instruction to maximize student learning. Works with colleagues to develop and evaluate curriculum and materials.
  • Integrates work-, family- and community-related activities into instruction. Administers and interprets appropriate placement and diagnostic tests.
  • Applies adult education principles and methods in the workforce classroom.
  • Facilitates the transfer of learned skills from the classroom to the job.
  • Plans learning experiences that are interactive and relevant to the specific workplace environment.
  • Customizes and develops workplace education curriculum and lesson plans that facilitate transference from the classroom to the job based on the workforce goals and expected training outcomes.
  • Plans instructional support activities carried out by academic assistants.
  • Evaluates the achievement of students with whom academic assistants are working.
  • Additional duties may include assisting AE students with enrolling in postsecondary education institutions or training programs; helping students with job search skills in preparation for the workforce; connecting students with support services; and helping students establish career and educational goals.
  • Attend local and state in-service meetings.
  • Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • In order to perform these essential functions, the Instructor must be present at work. Therefore, attendance is an essential function.

Work Sites: Wallace State Community College: Hanceville Campus and Oneonta Campus; Tyson Foods in Blount County; Topre in Cullman County
Work Hours: 35 hours per week. Multiple campus locations.

 

Qualifications

 

  • A bachelors degree in education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
  • One year of teaching or tutoring experience and ESL certification (TESOL or TEFL) preferred.
  • Must speak fluent Spanish.
  • Experience in the use of a variety of instructional technologies, including distance learning technologies, preferred.

 

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule D3 ($28,225-$56,450) of the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule. This position involves performance duties for a federally funded project and is contingent on continued federal funding. In the event that funds for this position are discontinued or significantly reduced or if federal requirements for funding this project no longer include this position, the College shall have the right to discontinue the position. Neither tenure or non-probationary status may be attained in this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application packet must be received in the no later than 1 p. m., Friday, May 26, 2023. A complete application packet consists of:


  • Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references
  • Résumé
  • Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position
  • Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
  • Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed)

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at time of appointment. All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: WWW.WALLACESTATE.EDU/EMPLOYMENT

Please Note:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these documents during the process.

Human Resources
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
256-352-8029

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