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Kirkwood Community College Workforce Training (IET/IELCE) Instructor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Workforce Training (IET/IELCE) Instructor
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Workforce Training (IET/IELCE) Instructor
Salary
$50,514.00 Annually
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type
Full-Time Board-Approved
Job Number
02049
Division
Continuing Ed/Training Svcs
Department
Secondary Programs
Opening Date
04/22/2024
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JOB GOAL:
To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, the instructor is responsible for teaching and developing Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education courses to students enrolled in the Kirkwood Community College’s Secondary Programs. Primary work location is in Cedar Rapids, but teaching locations may vary, as classes can be located onsite at businesses, on KCC’s Main Campus, or at one of KCC’s regional centers. Class times and duration vary depending on the project. Normal hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with occasional evening or weekend work depending on current project load.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide contextualized, scaffolded, interactive instruction that includes cooperative learning tasks and implements College and Career Readiness, English Language Proficiency, and CASAS ESL standards for the provision of IET/IELCE bridge programming to Secondary Programs students.
Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including individualized instruction, computer assisted instruction, large group courses, and other methods.
Under the direction of the Workforce Supervisor and Associate Director, develop curriculum related to workforce training and bridge programming for non-credit students.
Collaborate with fellow instructors and program leadership on curriculum development, student intake/advising, and staff development activities.
Conduct CASAS assessments for eligible students.
Track attendance daily and submit reports.
Respond in a timely matter to communications and requests from program director and coordinator.
Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Be able and willing to represent the Kirkwood Community College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
Possess the ability to develop, enforce, and implement policies and procedures to serve a wide range of students with varying backgrounds, abilities and personalities effectively.
Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, and the general public.
Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication.
Use computer systems effectively for word processing, database management, and classroom instructional purposes.
Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Prior experience teaching adult ESL/ABE learners or working with adult immigrants
Prior experience teaching ESL or foreign language at any age
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in TESOL, Education, Foreign Language Teaching or related field
TESOL training/certification preferred, such as K-12 certification in ESL, bachelors or graduate studies in TESOL, TEFL certification or completion of MN Literacy Council pre-service training courses for adult ESL educators (http://online.themlc.org/).
EEO/AA STATEMENT:
Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu 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.Chicago@ed.gov .
Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !
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Kirkwood Community College
Address
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Phone
319-398-5572
Website
http://www.kirkwood.edu