"Senior Specialist, Reading and Writing - (HSE/DWED)"

Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Reading and Writing - High School Equivalency (HSE) position is pivotal in supporting and enhancing the quality of Adult Education programs at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Division of Workforce & Economic Development (DWED). This position is responsible for teaching, subbing, and assisting instructors by providing technical assistance and support/professional development, reviewing, developing, and approving ABE curriculum when needed. Additionally, this position will provide oversight of the (HSE) preparation classes with a specialization in Reading and Writing and support with other HSE and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of related field experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college/university.
• TESOL, Adult Education.

Duties, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, CSN data systems including LACES, Lumens, CASAS, DRC Portal, etc.
• Excellent listening, communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet constant/multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to track student progress.
• Ability to assess special population needs, LEP and ABE students correct placement through assessing TABE/CASAS/WorkKeys scores.
• Teach and/or understand the teaching methods of basic skills and high school equivalency (HSE) preparation.
• Knowledge/practices utilizing Burlington English, EnGen, Aztec, and Workkeys.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and materials selection.
• Knowledge of educational technology and its use in classroom environments.
• Knowledge of career pathways and Clark County's emerging business sectors (Manufacturing, IT, Healthcare, Early Childhood Education, Business & Financial Services).
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for multi-cultural and multi-lingual populations.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and have the ability to travel to offsite locations.
• Knowledge of the basic elements of research and report writing.
• Knowledge of college services including Financial Aid, Admissions, Recruitment and Retention, Disability Resources, and the Division of Workforce and Economic Development.

Diversity Statement

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

As above, integrated into the diversity statement.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement.

Salary Information

Administrative Faculty C - The starting salary is $61,553. This position is grant funded and contingent upon ongoing and continuous funding.