IET Adult Literacy Instructor

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Human Resources
humanresources@wnc.edu 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool.  As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Delivery

• Collaborate closely with the technical trainer to design and deliver integrated lessons that blend technical content with foundational academic skills and employability competencies

• Provide contextualized and scaffolded instruction in English language development, literacy, and/or numeracy that supports the success of students at varying levels of proficiency and experience in the technical training and in the workplace

• Use a variety of co-teaching models and instructional strategies to make technical content accessible to learners with diverse literacy, language, and academic backgrounds

• Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages active engagement, collaboration, and persistence

Planning and Collaboration

• Participate in joint planning sessions with the IET team

• Align curriculum, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional activities with program goals and the needs of adult learners

• Coordinator the instructional flow of class sessions, determining when and how to co-deliver or alternate responsibilities with the technical trainer

• Provide input on equipment, materials, and instructional resources to enhance student learning

Student Support and Assessment

• Provide meaningful feedback on student work, regularly assessing students' progress in literacy, language, and numeracy skills to inform instruction and track progress

• Offer individualized support and resources to help students overcome barriers to learning and success

• Monitor and report student attendance, skill development, and progression toward learning outcomes in collaboration with the IET team

Program and Professional Development

• Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the IET program by providing feedback on curriculum design, instructional practices and materials, and professional development

• Participate in professional development and training opportunities facilitated by the IET specialist or College and Career Readiness division to build and achieve proficiency in IET methods and strategies

• Allow the IET Specialist to conduct 2-3 classroom observations, which will be scheduled in advance

• Depending on teaching experience, be receptive to instructional coaching by the IEP team, incorporating feedback and direction as appropriate

• Stay informed about adult education best practices and approaches to contextualized instruction, including support for English learners and underprepared learners

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent training and experience) in Education, TESOL, Adult Education, Literacy, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree

• Experience with co-teaching models

• Knowledge or experience in the technical field

Questions

Hiring Supervisor - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department:

• Samantha Kaelin, Coordinator, Blended Education & Skills Training

• samantha.kaelin@wnc.edu

Compensation:

Click the link below to visit our Forms & Downloads page. The current rate for LOA compensation can be found by clicking on Letter of Appointment Salary Schedule under the list of Salary Schedules

Letter of Appointment Salary Schedule

• Resume

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Victor Navarro at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building, Room 154

Carson City, NV 89703

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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