Basic Skills Instructor

$68,178 - $77,724/Yr

Walla Walla Community College - Walla Walla, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Walla Walla, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Basic Skills Instructor at Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is responsible for providing instruction in the Corrections Education program at the Washington State Penitentiary. This full-time position focuses on teaching adult learners in areas such as GED, English Language Acquisition (ELA), and Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST). The instructor will utilize effective teaching methodologies to enhance student learning and ensure academic success, while adhering to the policies and security requirements of the Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Teach Career and Academic Preparation (CAP), GED, ELA, HS+, and I-Best classes.
• Plan and organize instruction using College and Career Readiness Standards and/or High School+ competency measures.
• Interview and screen prospective students into the program.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate activities and assignments.
• Maintain competency assessment records and student progress accountability measures on all students enrolled in the assigned course sections.
• Advise students in their course selections and programs and make referrals as necessary.
• Serve on college committees and contribute to campus activities.
• Team teach in professional technical and/or academic IBEST course sequences.
• Create authentic assessments of students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in ABE/IBEST that measure course, program, and college wide outcomes.
• Develop inclusive curriculum that reflects the diversity of student experience, including marginalized students.
• Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive and kinesthetic domains of learning.
• Provide hybrid, Canvas, and/or e-Learning enhanced courses.
• Participate in ABE/I-BEST trainings and meetings.
• Work as part of a teaching team to ensure student success in courses required for transition to Professional Technical programs, or academic programs and/or work.
• Serve as a mentor for new instructors.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and trainings as required by DOC & WWCC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in teaching, education or related field.
• Experience working with disadvantaged, at risk, and multi-cultural populations.
• Strong organizational, advising, interpersonal relationship and leadership skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in teaching, education or related field.
• Two years of experience teaching in Adult Basic Education.
• Experience in team-based instructional approaches, including HS+ and IBEST.
• Experience working with Standards based instruction, CASAS Assessment, WABERS+ data systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive faculty benefit program including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs.
• Professional development support.
• Direct deposit for salary payment.