Instructional Program Specialist - ESL
Employer
Job Location
Beltline Education Center
3200 Bush St.
Raleigh, NC 27609
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Closes: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to meet State and Federal reporting, compliance mandates and performance measures and deadlines
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to apply and utilize technology for education and the workplace (i.e. College Data Management Systems, attendance system, time and effort reporting and electronic survey tools)
Ability to develop original lesson plans that incorporate contextualized instruction or real-life authentic materials
Ability to be flexible, quickly adapt to changes in systems and procedures, take changes in stride, and remain calm under pressure
Detail oriented and highly organized
Demonstrate higher level thinking skills and judgment in order to analyze a situation, trouble shoot problems, make decisions and strategically plan how to meet division goals
Ability to take initiative and be self- directed, and able to multi-task
Excellent communication skills, including oral and written and listening skills
Ability to analyze data and write reports
Available to work a flexible schedule, as needed, including day and evening hours
Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree
Two years of classroom teaching experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Expanding Reading Vocabulary (ERV) and/or teaching English abroad
Two years of supervisory experience or experience in a leadership role
English as a Second Language Certificate
Preferred Qualifications
Preferences:
Experience with English as a Second Language intake procedures in a community college setting
Degree in English as a Second Language
Experience developing college and career readiness skills and assisting students in transitioning to college and/or the workplace
Position Description
*Recruits, registers students and administers placement testing, and coordinates the intake process for new and returning students
*Provides direct instruction on an interim or substitute basis
*Participates in recruiting, interviewing and hiring part-time and full-time faculty and staff
*Observes, evaluates, supervises and supports annual and part-time instructors at assigned classes, to include team building, instructional support, management of electronic contracts, curriculum development, reporting and clear communication with staff
Develops partnerships between divisions within the College to encourage student retention and transition in CCR and other Academic or Career/Vocational classes, HRD, Continuing Education or Curriculum classes
Participates in the development of curriculum for the ESL program
Works collaboratively to address student and faculty issues
Plans and delivers internal and external professional development training
Generates and approves requests for resources and travel expenditures; also review and approve professional development requests, annual leave requests, and travel using appropriate budget codes
Manages the relevant paperwork of CCR classes in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
Participates in short and long range planning for the ESL and CCR program
Coordinates the delivery and maintenance of supplies and equipment at various sites
Provides information to students about CCR programs and refer to the Student Relations and Transitional Services Team as appropriate
Communicates effectively with Directors, Dean, colleagues, and staff on an on-going basis
Promotes continuous improvement by completing an annual applied benchmark project on an individual or a group basis
How to Apply
Please visit Wake Tech's website at www.waketech.edu, click "Job Opportunities, and click "Apply" on the posting. Online applications completed fully are required unless an alternative format is requested. Resumes may be used for additional information but may not replace information requested on the job description.