IET Adult Literacy Instructor

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Job Description

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool. As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery Collaborate closely with the technical trainer to design and deliver integrated lessons that blend technical content with foundational academic skills and employability competencies Provide contextualized and scaffolded instruction in English language development, literacy, and/or numeracy that supports the success of students at varying levels of proficiency and experience in the technical training and in the workplace Use a variety of co-teaching models and instructional strategies to make technical content accessible to learners with diverse literacy, language, and academic backgrounds Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages active engagement, collaboration, and persistence Planning and Collaboration Participate in joint planning sessions with the IET team Align curriculum, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional activities with program goals and the needs of adult learners Coordinator the instructional flow of class sessions, determining when and how to co-deliver or alternate responsibilities with the technical trainer Provide input on equipment, materials, and instructional resources to enhance student learning Student Support and Assessment Provide meaningful feedback on student work, regularly assessing students' progress in literacy, language, and numeracy skills to inform instruction and track progress Offer individualized support and resources to help students overcome barriers to learning and success Monitor and report student attendance, skill development, and progression toward learning outcomes in collaboration with the IET team Program and Professional Development Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the IET program by providing feedback on curriculum design, instructional practices and materials, and professional development Participate in professional development and training opportunities facilitated by the IET specialist or College and Career Readiness division to build and achieve proficiency in IET methods and strategies Allow the IET Specialist to conduct 2-3 classroom observations, which will be scheduled in advance Depending on teaching experience, be receptive to instructional coaching by the IEP team, incorporating feedback and direction as appropriate Stay informed about adult education best practices and approaches to contextualized instruction, including support for English learners and underprepared learners Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent training and experience) in Education, TESOL, Adult Education, Literacy, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree Experience with co-teaching models Knowledge or experience in the technical field Questions Hiring Supervisor - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department: Samantha Kaelin, Coordinator, Blended Education & Skills Training samantha.kaelin@wnc.edu Compensation: Click the link below to visit our Forms & Downloads page. The current rate for LOA compensation can be found by clicking on Letter of Appointment Salary Schedule under the list of Salary Schedules Letter of Appointment Salary Schedule Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent48.8% Required Attachment(s) Resume Posting Close Date Note to Applicant TITLE IX STATEMENT WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion. WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator: Victor Navarro at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235 Western Nevada College 2201 West College Parkway Bristlecone Building, Room 154 Carson City, NV 89703 Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. 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All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Western Nevada College is a comprehensive community college that serves more than 5,000 students each year within a five-county area, spanning more than 10,000 square miles. One of four community colleges in the Nevada System of Higher Education, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Documents detailing accreditation approval are available at the WNC library. For additional information, visit our website. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including but not limited to service-connected disabilities), gender/sex (including but not limited to pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. EEO/Title IX Victor Navarro Employee Relations/Title IX Specialist 2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-4235 (telephone) (775) 445-3138 (fax) victor.navarro@wnc.edu Western Nevada College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The College’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Melody Duley, Director, Human Resources, Western Nevada College, 2201 West College Parkway, Bristlecone Building, Room 157, Carson City, NV 89703, Telephone: (775) 445-4235, Email: melody.duley@wnc.edu; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 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