What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Training Specialist - English as a Second Language (ESL) position at Delaware Technical Community College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Educational Training Specialist - English as a Second Language (ESL)
Position Number
Position Type
Temporary Part-Time
Hiring Location
Terry Campus-Dover, DE
Contact Phone Number
302-857-1290
Contact Email Address
terry-jobs@dtcc.edu
Work Location
Terry Campus-Dover, DE
Position Specific Details
The incumbent would be responsible for instruction relative to the English as a Second Language courses. The position is up to 29 hours per week; depending on enrollment of courses.
Salary
42.50 / hour
Classification Information
Classification Title
Educational Training Specialist
Job Code
3038 (FT), 3538 (PT)
FLSA
Exempt
Position Pay Grade
Salary Plan A (FT), Salary Plan C (PT)
Position Type
Part-Time
Summary Statement
An incumbent is responsible for conducting and / or teaching workshops, seminars and / or courses, evaluating participants, and developing and implementing curricula. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for providing individual tutoring, advisement, and / or counseling services to the Workforce Development and Community Education Division participants / students, as well as providing support for division activities.
Nature and Scope
An incumbent typically reports to an appropriate Workforce Development and Community Education supervisor / administrator. Duties include a variety of accountabilities pertaining to planning, organizing, and conducting workshops, seminars, and / or courses, and providing tutoring, advisement, and / or counseling services to Workforce Development and Community Education participants / students. In addition, an incumbent is to assist in other Workforce Development and Community Education activities, e.g., recruitment, job placement, and support services for participants / students, as assigned.
Principal Accountabilities
An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities :
1. Conducts and / or teaches workshops, seminars, and / or courses as assigned, utilizing effective communications, classroom / workshop management, leadership, training, and teaching techniques.
2. Develops new programs, workshops / seminars and / or courses and syllabi. Evaluates programs, courses, workshops / seminars and / or courses, including syllabi, teaching methods, materials, equipment, and facilities; revises existing programs, workshops / seminars and / or courses as assigned.
3. Selects, maintains, and uses materials, supplies, and equipment required for effective teaching, facilitating, and training.
4. Maintains adequate participant / student records, including intake test results, and counseling notes; evaluates and reports participants' progress and / or attendance. Prepares and submits evaluations as required.
5. Provides objective advisement and tutoring of participant / students as necessary to assist in successful completion of the program.
6. Schedules, posts, and maintains office hours to aid in participant's progress.
7. Works as a team with other faculty and staff to facilitate routine department operations and achieve departmental goals and objectives. Assists in attaining program accreditation.
8. Participates in departmental / campus / College meetings and serves on committees, as required.
9. Participates in professional development in-service programs.
10. Assists as requested in developing proposal / department / program budget, establishing and maintaining effective public relations, and facilitating routine department operations.
11. Assists with extra-curricular client activities as requested.
12. Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of teaching techniques and methods.
Knowledge of relevant subject matter in the incumbent's discipline / department.
Knowledge of counseling skills and techniques.
Knowledge of community resources and of the means to access these resources.
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop rapport with students and staff.
Ability to effectively communicate subject matter content and to relate to a diverse population in a multicultural environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Four (4) years of relevant experience.
