Technical Writing Supervisor jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate English as a Second Language (ESL) and High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation of instruction with a specialization in Reading and Writing for the Adult Career Education Services Program (ACES). This position leads the daily service and support, in the classroom assisting instructors and providing technical assistance and support.

• To ensure the facility, instruction and materials are conducive to the student's educational goals/needs and to ensure students success.
  
• Develop and/or update Reading and Writing curriculum, component, and resources i.e., tutoring, TA, workshops for digital Literacy, Aztec, online resources for ESL Basic Reading and Writing Skills, Pre-HSE and HSE classes in order to adhere to Nevada State Department of Education's regulations and standards and endure program improvement.
  
• To review and develop instructional materials and endure that instructional objective are being met in order to ensure the quality of instruction.
  
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate and part-time instructors.
  
• Coordinate/work with coordinator of the Mentoring Program for new and inexperience teachers.
  
• To ensure that qualified teachers are hired and that they receive appropriate training and supervision, and to evaluate instructors in order to ensure quality of instruction.
  
• To determine when a new or inexperienced teacher needs to be partnered with a qualified/experienced teacher/mentor to assist them with required paperwork, to familiarize them with the curriculum, and CASAS to competencies and Test of Adult Education (TABE)
  
• Conduct and host workshops/training for instructors on changes in curriculum, student goal setting. Federal requirements, and the National Reporting System Standards.
  
• To update part-time instructors regarding changes in regulations in order to remain in compliance with the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act grant requirements to ensure future program funding,
  
• Will attend DWED and program meetings, community and industry meetings as needed.
  
• Support program needs in the areas of recruiting, student meetings, student engagement, intake/recruiting.
  
• Maintain a clear record and history of meetings affecting the program to provide clear reference points.
  
• Support program outcomes and success of the program.
  
• Attend professional development seminars, NEATS training, Directors meetings, etc. and serve on CSN committees at the request of the Adult Career Education Program Manager
  
• To meet the professional development requirements of the position, as well as requirements of the Nevada System of Higher Education. To stay current in the field of Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language.
  
• To represent the program on CSN committees.
  
• Interpret data in student retention and outcomes.
  
• Review students' class/enrollment history and advise them if they are not processing or should move to a high-level program.
  
• Provide site specific summaries to the Program Manager for grant writing, annual program evaluations, and other reports required throughout the year.
  
• Provide input for continuous improvement of grant funded programs.
  
• Implement procedural changes including registration procedures and marketing for main and off-site locations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• 1 to 2 years of related field experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher

Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty Grade B

$38,549.00 - $41,247.00*

• This position is funded by grant dollars and is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, candidates must attach the following to their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) must use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned, and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

This position closes at 11:59pm the day prior to the listed close date.

Posting Close Date
10/26/2022

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

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