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Job Title Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program ESL Instructor - (part time)

Job Description

The Adult Education and Literacy ( AEL ) Program – ESL Instructor will focus on instruction for English language learners to develop the skills necessary for employment, training, post-secondary education, or to earn a high school equivalency diploma. Instructors will provide group and individualized instruction during day and/or evening hours.

Pay rate is $18.00 to $20.50 per hour, depending on level of education and experience. This position is less than 20 hours per week and is not eligible for SCC benefits. Currently hiring for classrooms in Ft. Madison, Keokuk, Mt. Pleasant and West Burlington.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.

+ Comply with relevant program, institutional, state and federal policies, guidelines, and procedures.

+ Prepare lesson plans that provide all students an opportunity to learn and provide instruction as assigned.

+ Monitor student progress toward acquiring English language skills in reading, writing, and speaking; improving academic, life and work skills; and/or earning a high school equivalency diploma.

+ Conduct student intake, assess student learning and accurately document program services.

+ Actively participate in team meetings.

+ Other duties as assigned.

The AEL Instructor will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees.

Required Qualifications

Education

o Bachelor’s degree required.

o Current Iowa Department of Education standard teaching license preferred.

o Experience teaching Adult Education and Literacy, including ESL or high school equivalency

diploma preparation preferred.

+ Ability to use technology and computer software applications to perform work duties

+ Demonstrated understanding, ability, and appreciation for working with people from diverse backgrounds.

+ Strong human relations and interpersonal oral and written communication skills to interact positively with diverse personalities and populations.

+ Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with a high level of

personal and professional integrity.

+ Self-motivated, creative and capable of being flexible in the delivery of program services.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

EEO Statement Summary

It is the policy of Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Title IX / Equity Coordinator, Southeastern Community College, 1500 W. Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, email [email protected], phone number 319/208-5101, fax 319/208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR [email protected] ([email protected])

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number TS075P

Open Date 04/15/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

+ * At which campuses are you willing to work?

+ West Burlington

+ Keokuk

+ Mount Pleasant

+ Fort Madison

+ * What experience have you had in any of the following areas: literacy/numeracy instruction, working with adult learners and/or English language learners, and/or writing curriculum?

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Describe the technology and computer software applications you have used and your level of experience/expertise using them to perform work duties.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Tell us what experience you have in working with a diverse population.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Describe any past experience you have acquired with interpreting, following and ensuring compliance with state and/or federal rules/laws/regulations.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Transcript #1

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter

SCC Human Resources Office

(319) 208-5063

[email protected]