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Job Summary Classroom instructors needed to teach the Secondary Reading course (EDUC 250, Teaching Literacy in the Secondary Classroom) in the Alternative Route for Interim Teacher Certification (ARC) Program. Instructors will be able to effectively instruct and assess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the teacher education candidates based on program standards. Job Duties Applicants interested in teaching EDUC 250, Teaching Literacy in the Secondary Classroom, will provide instruction and mentor ARC candidates who are preparing for secondary education or K-12 teaching positions. Instructors will be expected to participate in the departmental meeting each semester. Required Qualifications 1. Master's degree in Education or related field. 2. Possess current, valid teaching certificate. 3. Four (4) years* of successful secondary education (6-12) teaching experience, teaching English, Language Arts or related subjects. (* Within the past 5 years 4. Demonstrated knowledge and use of current and best instructional methods in the classroom. 5. Ability to mentor teacher education candidates in their respective field(s). 6. Ability to demonstrate minimum competency in both current best practices and professional standards. Preferred Qualifications 1. Graduate degree in Reading or English, with experience in teaching reading across the secondary curriculum. 2. Higher education teaching experience preferred. 3. Experience in teacher preparation program. 4. Classroom experience working with diverse students. Physical Requirements Language Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 lbs., seldom 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary: Per Faculty Contract Posting Number ACO026P Open Until Filled Yes

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