Instructor - Language Arts Evening (Part Time)

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 teaches Adult Education and Literacy courses in English/Language Arts at the Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning. This position is Monday-Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

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:

• Evaluating student work and assigning grades.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors on curriculum development, student intake/advising, and staff development activities.
• Conducting CASAS assessments for eligible students.
• Assisting students with basic skills and high school equivalency coursework in a variety of formats including individualized instruction, computer assisted instruction, structured courses, and other methods.
• Participate in building-level and program-wide professional development.
• 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 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.
• Ability to use computer systems for word processing, e-mail communication, database management, and website enhancement.
• 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 with eligibility for Iowa teaching certification.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Valid Iowa teaching license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Preferred endorsement area would include 5-12 certification in math or English.
• Prior successful teaching experience in an alternative high school setting or in adult basic education.