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Develop, revise, and update course curricula, syllabi, and assessments to align with department goals and student learning outcomes; and collaborate effectively with department colleagues on course development and revision. Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem-solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.

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English Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track)Highland Community College, located in the scenic northwest corner of Illinois, is seeking an English Instructor for a full-time, tenure-track position for the Fall 2026 semester. This role involves instruction and facilitation of student learning, contributing to the academic mission of the college, and fostering student success. We are looking for an exceptional instructor and colleague who can help us provide inclusive, engaging, and innovative learning environments for our students. We seek candidates who bring new perspectives and experiences to enrich our educational communityKey Responsibilities<ul><li>Teach a variety of English courses (day, evening, online, hybrid, or hyflex) to a diverse student population.</li><li>Develop, revise, and update course curricula, syllabi, and assessments to align with department goals and student learning outcomes; and collaborate effectively with department colleagues on course development and revision</li><li>Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem-solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.</li><li>Integrate comprehensive teaching methods to cultivate a classroom atmosphere that accommodates various backgrounds.</li><li>Demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.</li><li>Provide regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria; and record course grades promptly.</li><li>Maintain regular office hours to assist students; provide timely and substantive feedback on student work; and support student success initiatives.</li><li>Model respect for all students and convey confidence in every student's ability to learn.</li><li>Actively participate in division and college-wide meetings; engage in district committees and program reviews; and play an active role in shared governance.</li><li>Engage in ongoing professional development tostay abreast of innovations and current trends pertaining to pedagogy, composition and rhetoric, literature, and technology; and continuously reflect on and refine your craft.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree in English, Composition & Rhetoric, Literature or a closely related field required; preference given to candidates with 18+ credit hours in additional related disciplines (e.g. Philosophy, Media Studies, Communication, Spanish, Humanities, etc.).</li><li>Experience teaching developmental English, co-requisite courses, or English Language Learners (ELL).</li><li>Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.</li><li>Experience with designing and/or participating in composition course assessments as part of ongoing college accreditation process preferred.</li><li>Experience with online teaching and/or hybrid course design.</li></ul>Why Join Highland Community College?<ul><li>Work in a collaborative and student-centered academic environment.</li><li>Play a meaningful role in helping students achieve their educational and career goals.</li><li>Become a valued member of a campus community that is committed to shaping the future of our communities by providing quality education and learning opportunities. </li></ul>Salary & Benefits:<ul><li>Salary Range: $59,301 - $126,786</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package. Details are available at <a href="http://www.highland.edu/employment" rel="nofollow">www.highland.edu/employment</a>.</li></ul>How to ApplyInterested applicants should apply online at <a href="http://www.highland.edu/employment" rel="nofollow">www.highland.edu/employment</a>. Applications are not complete until the following materials are submitted:<ul><li>Online application </li><li>Cover letter </li><li>Resume or CV</li><li>Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)</li><li>Contact information for three professional references</li><li>Three current professional letters of recommendation</li><li>A statement of inclusive teaching philosophy.</li></ul>For alternative application methods or questions, contact Human Resources at 815-599-3426. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Equal Opportunity EmployerHighland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from veterans, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and other diverse groups are strongly encouraged.

Highland Community College

Full-Time English Instructor

Academic Background

Communication Skills

Course Development

English Language

Language Teaching

Online Training

Pedagogy

Philosophy

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Team Player

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Training/Teaching Curriculum

Writing Skills

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students. Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

English Second Language Teacher K-5JobID: 22679
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ESL
Date Posted: 3/25/2026
Location: Haskell (STEAM Academy)Additional Information: Show/HideROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205Job Description
Job Title: Teacher
0.5 FTE
Job Code: 7060
Department: Curriculum
Supervisor: Principal
Date: 1/10/2020
FLSA Status: ExemptCOMPENSATION RANGE: $45,388 - 95,503 per year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on verified, comparable education and experience. For more information on range placement, please review the REA Collective Bargaining Agreement.PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
NoneDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.<ul><li>Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Boards strategic plan.</li><li>Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.</li><li>Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.</li><li>Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.</li><li>Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.</li><li>Uses a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.</li><li>Considers equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.</li><li>Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.</li><li>Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.</li><li>Demonstrates a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.</li><li>Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the districts student code of conduct.</li><li>Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.</li><li>Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).</li><li>Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.</li><li>Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making for students.</li><li>Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:
Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<ul><li>Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to develop relationships with students and parents.</li><li>Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.</li><li>Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices.</li><li>Working knowledge of State and National Standards.</li><li>Ability to organize and maintain student records which includes gradebooks.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.OTHER:
This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.Physical Aspects of the Position (Check all that apply)<ol><li>X Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.</li><li>X Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.</li><li>X Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.</li><li>X Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.</li><li>X Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.</li><li>X Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.</li><li>X Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.</li><li>X Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time.</li><li>X Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.</li><li>X Pushing - using upper extremities to press against something with steady force order to thrust forward, downward or outward.</li><li>X Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.</li><li>X Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and required the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.</li><li>X Finger use - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with the fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.</li><li>X Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm.</li><li>X Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Those activities in which you must convey detailed or spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.</li><li>X Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds such as when making fine adjustments on machinery.</li><li>X Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.</li></ol>The Physical Requirements of the Position (Check one)<ol><li><ul><li>Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.</li></ul></li><li>X Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rate for Light Work.</li><li><ul><li>Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.</li></ul></li></ol>The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision (Check all that apply)<ol><li>X Machine Operations - inspection, close assembly, clerical, administration. This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, or visual inspection.</li><li><ul><li>Mechanics - Skilled tradespeople - This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals with machines such as power tools, lathes and drills.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>Mobile Equipment - This is a minimum standard for use with those who operate cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes, and high equipment.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>Other - This is a minimum standard basis on the criteria of accuracy and neatness of work for janitors, sweepers, etc.</li></ul></li></ol>The Conditions the Worker will be subject to in this position (Check all that apply)<ol><li>X The worker is subject to inside environment conditions.</li><li>X The worker is subject to outside environment conditions.</li><li><ul><li>The worker is subject to extreme heat or cold for periods of greater that one hour.</li></ul></li><li>X The worker is subject to noise which would cause them to have to shout.</li><li><ul><li>The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.</li></ul></li></ol>

Rockford Public Schools

English Second Language Teacher K-5

Accounting

Computer Terminals

Continuous Improvement

Crane

Data Analysis

Depth Perception

Educational Technology

Electricity

English as a Second Language (ESL/TESL)

Forklift

Haskell

Illustrating Ability

Lathe

Legal

Machining Operations

Mobile Plant/Equipment

Primary School

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Record Keeping

Safety/Work Safety

Strategic Planning

Student Conduct

Technical Strategy

Typing

University/School Policies

University/School Regulations

OTHER

Instruction may held at any of the college locations or community partners and may include online instruction, embedded instruction in program courses, facilitating accelerated programs, and teaching daytime and evening courses. Remain current on developments in the teaching field so that instruction is delivered for a variety of learning styles, uses the latest supportive technology and utilizes alternative delivery methods.

Overview:
 Part- Time Basic Skills Instructor – English Language Learner will provide instruction within our Learning Support Division. Position will be responsible for providing instruction in the areas of English Language Learning in accordance with the educational objectives of Blackhawk Technical College. Position will also develop, maintain, and upgrade curriculum in areas of instructional delivery. Will organize courses for non-native speakers with diverse activities and methods that cover all aspects of English language (speaking, writing, and comprehending). Instruction may held at any of the college locations or community partners and may include online instruction, embedded instruction in program courses, facilitating accelerated programs, and teaching daytime and evening courses.  

Responsibilities:
 <ol><li>Provide instruction for assigned classes.</li><li>Engage in ongoing student learning assessment to determine effectiveness of instruction and curriculum.</li><li>Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.</li><li>Maintain accurate student records and reports as requested by administrative offices.</li><li>Identify students needing assistance and refer students to Student Services. Collaborate with Student Services and the Learning Resources staff members to help students adjust to the learning environment.</li><li>Remain current on developments in the teaching field so that instruction is delivered for a variety of learning styles, uses the latest supportive technology and utilizes alternative delivery methods.</li><li>Remain current on Best Practices on GED curriculum content in the discipline and use of continuous quality improvement techniques to update content and foster current evidence-based program assessment and improvement.</li><li>Develop and update or revise course curriculum as needed to maintain program relevance.</li><li>Prepare and update course syllabi (using BTC guidelines) for each course taught, and work cooperatively with members of other departments and programs in coordinating courses.</li><li>Assist in the enforcement of college regulations and report student conduct violations to administration.</li><li>Meet weekly office hours and other duties required to meet student, employer, and college needs.</li><li>Learning Support Manager & Department Chair in other duties as assigned.</li><li>Meet Wisconsin Technical College System professional development requirements through the Faculty Quality Assurance System.</li><li>Create individualized GED educational plans based on each student’s needs.</li></ol>

Qualifications:
<ol><li>Bachelor Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), English or Comparative Literature, or Linguistics, Communications, Creative Writing, or Journalism or BA/BS IN Education with a minor or 20 semester credits in communications/reading/writing taught at Elementary or Secondary Educational levels-and a total of 3 credits of Reading instruction and/or Teaching Methods or any combination thereof.</li></ol>

Blackhawk Technical College

Part-time Basic Skills Instructor - English Language Learner

Best Practices

Clean Technologies

Course Coordination

Creative Writing

Customer Service Management

Diversity

Embedded Systems

Emerging Technology

Journalism

Linguistics

Multicultural

Program Evaluation

Project/Program Coordination

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Regulatory Reports

Requirements Management

Student Services

Technical Support

[AW]-iCims

SUMMARY: Participate in instructional program activities as a member of the instructional team under the guidance and direction of the teacher. QUALIFICATIONS: • Thirty college credit hours required, preferably in child development, early childhood, and/or related areas.

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Early Childhood English Language Learner ParaprofessionalJobID: 22503
Position Type: Paraprofessional/Early ChildhoodDate Posted: 1/30/2026
Location: Beyer Early Childhood CenterAdditional Information:Show/HideSUMMARY:Participate in instructional program activities as a member of the instructional team under the guidance and direction of the teacher.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Be responsible to and work under the guidance of the Early Childhood classroom teacher.
• Prepare materials for class activities.
• Assist teacher in the setup and maintenance of the classroom including the cleaning of materials to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Complete recordkeeping tasks at the teachers discretion.
• Engage in direct interaction and instruction with children in the implementation of the departments Pre-K curriculum, Illinois Early Learning Standards, and High/Scope Curriculum.
• Assist the teacher in the classroom with specific instruction to meet the needs for IEPs.
• Assist with bus loading and unloading.
• Supervise children for their health and safety, including toileting and diapering.
• Lift and/or carry children for positioning, toileting, and diapering.
• Participate in planning and implementing classroom and family activities.
• Participate in home visits with the classroom teacher.
• Participate in department, district, and state in-service training programs as they complement the curriculum or other program component.
• Be responsible for any other duties assigned by the Early Childhood Supervisor or designee.All actions must be in concert with the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the strategic plan of the Rockford Board of Education.QUALIFICATIONS:• Thirty college credit hours required, preferably in child development, early childhood, and/or related areas.
• Successful completion of the State Paraprofessional Test.This description is written primarily for position evaluation purposes. It describes duties and responsibilities, which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The principal activities are representative and not necessarily all-inclusive.LENGTH OF WORK: 9 monthsCOMPENSATION RANGE: Starts at $16.25/hour or $17.25/hour for self-contained positionsA comprehensive benefits package including:• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)Collective Bargaining Agreement: AFSCME Local 692

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English Second Language Teacher K-5 Rockford Public Schools

Part-time Basic Skills Instructor - English Language Learner Blackhawk Technical College

Early Childhood English Language Learner Paraprofessional Rockford Public Schools

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