Integrated English Literacy (IEL) Navigator

Salary : $3,393.00 - $4,517.00 Monthly

Location : Longview, WA

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : 202400104

Division : Instruction (Division)

Department : College & Career Preparation

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Details

At a Glance! : The College & Career Preparation team is student focused, detail oriented, and relies heavily on teamwork as we support students in attaining their educational goals from earning a high school diploma, strengthening academic skills before moving into college coursework, learning English as a second language, or mastering skills in English, math and technology necessary in today's careers.

The Integrated English Literacy (IEL) Navigator Transitions Coordinator will recruit, enroll and provide navigation and instructional support for IEL / Civics eligible students in I-BEST or Onramp programming articulated to certificate and degree-granting programs. The students this position supports are multilingual with English not being their first language and are often part of historically underrepresented student populations, including communities of color and low-income communities.

Who You Are : The successful candidate for this position is compassionate, supportive, and motivating as they assist students by providing instructional support and navigation resources to non-native English speaking students in College & Career Preparation Programs.

The Integrated English Literacy (IEL) Navigator position is 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm. This position reports to the Interim Director of College & Career Prep.

The Integrated English Literacy Navigator is classified as an Instruction & Classroom Support Tech 1 under Washington State Classification Specifications. This position will receive a 5% assignment pay premium in addition to the posted salary range.

Successful candidates typically start towards the beginning of the salary range and will receive scheduled salary increases.

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Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

• Foster successful transitions for Integrated English Learning students throughout their College and Career Preparation and college level pathways.
• Provide students with the equity-focused navigational and support services.
• Create and follow a college and career pathway plan that identifies the funding and resources needed to reach their goals.
• Provide frontline customer service to College and Career Preparation students, staff, faculty and LCC community members.
• Assist with the College and Career Preparation and LCC student intake process.
• Ensure IELCE students have completed CASAS appraisals, pre-tests and post-tests in accordance with program requirements.
• Maintain paper and electronic records.
• Prepare data-driven reports.
• Refer Integrated English Learning students to appropriate on- and off-campus resources.
• Serve as a liaison for Integrated English Learning students.
• Prepare and deliver orientations and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications may seem specific and limiting, but we do consider candidates with relatable education, experience, and skills. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet exactly what's listed. With questions about qualifications, feel free to reach out to our HR team.

Supplemental Information

How to apply :

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click "Apply" at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself) :

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

For any questions regarding this job advertisement and / or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at hr@lowercolumbia.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and / or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, title9@lowercolumbia.edu, Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number / TTY (800) 833-6388.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see Diversity & Equity.

Jeanne Clery Statement : Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report :

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lowercolumbia.edu / CleryASFR.

Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers or professional association. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission, Vision & Values define our reason for being, and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCC's Mission, Vision & Values, see our Strategic Plan.

Conditions of Employment

Anticipated Start Date

LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.

Insurance

We offer an affordable benefits package that delivers choice, access, value, and stability to you and your family. You have medical and dental coverage, life insurance, long-term disability, and the option to enroll in a medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Program. For more information on health care benefits, please visit

Retirement

Employees participate in either PERS Plan 2 or PERS Plan 3 administered through the Department of Retirements Systems. Both plans are matched by LCC. There are also two supplemental tax-deferred retirement plans you can elect to participate in : the State Board Voluntary Investment Program and the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program.

Other Benefits

Paid leave & paid holidays

LCC offers generous paid leave as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which includes vacation leave, sick leave, one personal holiday, two personal leave days, paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty leave. Employees get 11 paid holidays per calendar year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on FTE.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Tuition Waiver

Once Classified employees complete their probationary period, they are eligible to take $10 classes at LCC. State employees also qualify for tuition discounts with other various colleges and universities across the state ().

Red Devil Wellbeing

is LCC's employee wellness program that strives to help employees improve and maintain their wellbeing enabling them to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the

On-site Childcare Center

Theis a state licensed program that offers high quality childcare for children ages 1 month through kindergarten entry to students, staff and faculty. The center is open Monday through Friday 7 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. The program is a participant of the Washington State Early Achievers quality rating and improvement system and rated a level 4-Quality Level of Excellence. Our teachers are trained in the Early Childhood Education field.

Additional Leave

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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

Do you currently reside in or are you willing to relocate to Washington or Oregon to obtain employment at Lower Columbia College?

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

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