Adult Basic Education (ABE) Specialist

Western Iowa Tech Community College
  • SD
  • $23.91 Per Hour
4 days ago

Job Description

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title Adult Basic Education (ABE) Specialist Division Opportunity And Engagement Department Adult Basic Education Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality instruction to adult English Language Learners to improve their English speaking, listening, reading, writing, digital literacy, and civics skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assess the academic needs of student learners.
  • Schedule, administer, score, and interpret assessment and other tests in career and course planning; assist students with interpretation.
  • Work with students to increase their basic skill development in the English language.
  • Provide instruction and classroom management to student learners.
  • Work with program software, including Zoom.
  • Assist in the recruitment, enrollment and retention of student learners.
  • Work with instructors, agency representatives and others to deliver services and study materials to students.
  • Assist with the development of ELL curriculum.
  • Collect and maintain student data and program records.
  • Use database applications to create and manage files and communicate requested information, maintaining confidentiality.
  • Assist students in person, online, and by telephone.
  • Use excellent communication and human relation skills.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

This is a part time, grade 6, administrative, position working 26 hours per week with an hourly rate of $23.91 for 9 month contract. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition waiver and retirement.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and experience in related field.
  • Computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual proficiency.
  • TESOL certification or coursework in English Language Learning.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort required for office work; may include movement of job-related objects and materials. Ability to operate office machines and other equipment in the performance of duties. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a workstation.

Salary $23.91/Hourly Position Category Administration Position Type PT Hours Per Week Grade/Level 6 Work Schedule

9am - 1:30pm, Monday through Thursday 18 hours total

OR

5:30pm - 7:30pm, Monday through Thursday 8 hours total

Or

A combination of both 26 hours total

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S177P Job Open Date 08/21/2026 Job Close Date

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts

Optional Documents

  • Letter of Recommendation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Numbers & Facts

LocationSD

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Workstationsunmatched
  • Database Administrationunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • English as a Second Language (ESL/TESL)unmatched
  • File Managementunmatched
  • Literacyunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched

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