Instructional Specialist II, Education

Responsible for instructional facilitation of assigned courses, develop curriculum and instructional materials, evaluate student success, assess program effectiveness, and recommend and implement changes. Serve all students as a TRUE Learning Community by promoting student success through student learning, student development, and student retention.

This is a new position that will require the incumbent to be significantly involved in creating pathways for potential post-Baccalaureate and the Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (BSEE) students seeking Arizona Department of Education teacher certification. The overall program will go through a review process in 2025-2026 and the instructional specialist position will continue upon Arizona State Board of Education approval and if enrolled students’ numbers are at an acceptable level.

This position is reliant upon grant funding. Funds are in place through 2028.

• Provide instruction to students in a group or on an individual basis at various locations. Provide information to students on program requirements. Evaluate and assess student progress in aligned with course learning outcomes.
• Provide instructional support to faculty, including the development and presentation of professional development learning opportunities. Assist with student recruitment, orientation, assessment, data collection and retention and transition into CAC certificate or degree programs and ADE (Arizona Department of Education) certification.
• Develop course outlines, syllabus, and course materials that promote learning and fulfill program and course objectives. Maintain students’ records and grades; complete and return the required reports to the appropriate office by due date. 
• Share responsibility for maintaining the facilities and equipment in area utilized.
• Assist Program Coordinator and Lead Faculty with the preparation of the program’s budget, courses, class schedules, and related tasks. 
• Prepare and participate in the program review process in accordance with the stated policies and procedures and communicate progress to meet departmental goals.
• May assist students with academic advising, financial aid, and registration.
• Participate in faculty development activities to update knowledge of the subject area and to remain current in the use of alternative teaching techniques and appropriate instructional technology.
• Represent the college and/or the program on a variety of internal and external committees for the college and community.
• Provide support for the post baccalaureate and bachelor programs through tracking student progress in compliance with program objectives and the Arizona Department of Education.
• Collaborate with the CAC student services department for review of admissions, transcripts, program designation, and program application for the post baccalaureate and bachelor’s programs.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the function and level of the position to include participation on college committees, and the recruitment and retention of students
  
  
  

EDUCATION: Master's degree in elementary or secondary education
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of Pre K-12 or higher education instructional experience
Background Verification:  As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a Background Verification.  Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification.  The level the background verification for this position is: Standard level.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of learning and/or teaching students and staff.

• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in conducting research, in the use of the internet as a tool, and in report preparation.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices in a variety of teaching techniques and the use of technology in instruction.

• Knowledge of techniques and methodologies of student assessment.

• Knowledge and skill in developing instructional programs, planning, evaluation, and review with the ability to produce new, imaginative, or innovative solutions different from traditional approaches.

• Knowledge and skill in operating a variety of multimedia equipment, systems, hardware, and relevant software applications.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with staff, community leaders, faculty, students, and the public. Skill working in a diverse multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population.
  
  
  

CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 520-494-5106 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.

Important Notice: As a condition of employment, all full time Central Arizona College employee’s automatically become members of the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). This is a pension system that requires mandatory contributions from the employee with a matching contribution from the employer.  The 24-25 fiscal year contribution rate is 12.27%.  Please note this rate is subject to change on a fiscal year basis. Membership to ASRS is a condition of employment and is not optional unless you are at least 65 years of age and meet the opt out eligibility requirements, or are a retiree from ASRS . Please consider this when applying for this position.

We acknowledge that our institution, Central Arizona College, occupies ancestral lands of the Huhugam (HU-hu-gum), who lived and farmed along the Gila River Basin centuries ago. We thank the Native communities and descendants of these Indigenous people whose stewardship of the land and waterways allows us to be here now: the San Carlos Apache Tribe, Tohono O’odham (THO’-oh-no  OH’-oh-thum) Nation, Ak-Chin (AK-Chin) Indian Community,? and the Gila River Indian Community, which is comprised of the Akimel O’odham (A-kee-med/r OH-oh-thum) (Pima) and the PEE-Posh (Maricopa) tribes. Indigenous people from other Native nations also reside in Pinal County. Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized Tribes. All have made innumerable contributions to our region.?

Salary : $50,418 - $53,443