ELL/LEP/Reading Instructor in Tucson, Arizona at Human Learning Systems

HUMAN LEARNING SYSTEMS POSITION DESCRIPTION

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR (ESL/BASIC READING)

Position Title: Academic Instructor (ELL/LEP/Basic Reading Instructor)

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center

Department: Academics

Reports To: Academics Supervisor

The Academic Instructor position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to low-income youth ages 16-24.

Summary of Duties: Provide instruction to non-native speakers of English. The ELL instructor will plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals and provide instruction to students in the area of grammar, reading, writing, speaking/listening/pronunciation to help our students gain academic, career technical and independent living skills that will prepare them for career readiness (employment) or Advanced Training (college).

Academic Instructors Must:

 Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues

 Demonstrate Knowledge and experience implementing best practices in instruction.

 Have Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.

 Have the Ability to collaborate with teacher teams, co-teach lessons, and do demonstration teaching.

 Think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs of teachers.

 Possess Knowledge and demonstration of using 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, communicating, collaborating, and finding and evaluating information)

 Demonstrate strong skills in oral and written communication and the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction.

 Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.

 Display Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve adult learning and student learning.

 Have Knowledge and experience using technology for communication

 Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning.

Credentials:

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required. Teacher Certification in the state of employment.

Certifications, Licenses, Registration Valid state driver’s license; CPR/First Aid certifications,

Valid Teacher Certification, in state of employment