Instruction And Classroom Support Tech 1 - ELL

Position Summary

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:

Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Green River College's English Language Learning program for immigrants and refugees is part of the college's Adult Basic Education Program and is administered in cooperation with the Office of Adult Literacy of the State of Washington. The purpose of the ELL program is to build the basic English skills of students so they can function successfully in their current and future roles as family members, employees, community members, and students in a degreed program. Our philosophy is one of respect and interest in all cultures, ethnic and racial groups. Our goal is to acculturate our students in the American educational system, and to foster self-directed life-long learners.

The Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 1 - ELL assists the instructors in order for them to best serve their students -- immigrants and refugees, ages 17 and older, living in the greater Kent/Auburn area. Positions may be available in Literacy, multi-level, or computer lab classes. Working schedule will be up to 16 hours a week. Assignments may be in the morning (9-12) or in the evening (6-9). Assignments may be on Auburn or Kent Campus, or at a satellite location. Classes meet Monday-Thursday.

Position Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities

• Assist students with assigned work in all subjects, asking an instructor for assistance if needed

• Become familiar with ELL curriculum, and become competent in the subject matter included therein

• Become familiar with computers and navigating CANVAS

• Provide individual or group tutoring when asked by the instructor

Non-Instructional Responsibilities

• Assist with student intake procedures

• Return books and materials to proper places

• Help instructors with other duties as requested

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Sensitivity to working with a diverse student population

• Interest and ability to work with ELL competencies in all subject areas

• Desire to help others

• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a classroom setting

• Experience in an ELL classroom

• Experience with instructional technology (computers and phones)

• Experience supporting student learning

The desired candidate will also have the ability to:

• Contribute to the College's commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation

• Work in a complex and dynamic environment where success is often the result of cooperation and collaboration

• Effectively express ideas and information through the spoken word and in writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader

• Maintain ethics, integrity, confidentiality and use sound professional judgment

• Work cooperatively and strategically with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities in a courteous, respectful and professional manner

Supplemental Information

Part-time hourly employees who work 350 hours or more in any 12 month period are covered under the WFSE contract. Non-Permanent Temporary employees typically do not qualify for retirement and insurance benefits; however they may if they meet certain eligibility criteria. At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.

Attach the following with your completed on line application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position.

• A Cover Letter which specifically describes how you meet each qualification

• Resume

• Supplemental question(s)

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All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.)

At this time, Green River College does not offer H1B Visa.

Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: https://www.greenriver.edu/campus/policies-and-procedures/general-administrative-policies/ga-2-tobacco-use-policy/

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender orientation, age, marital status, religion, disability, genetic information or on any other unlawful basis. The college is committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including harassment of any kind and any associated retaliatory behavior.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, 253-288-3315. To receive this information in an alternate format, please contact Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.

Non-Permanent Temporary employees typically do not qualify for retirement and insurance benefits; however they may if they meet certain eligibility criteria.

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Describe your experiences with diverse populations.

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Agency Green River College

Address 12401 SE 320th Street

Auburn, Washington, 98092

Website http://www.greenriver.edu/