IEP English Language Coach

Posting Number PG194491TM

Position Number 39WTL25

Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties 

English Language Coaches working with the Intensive English Program (IEP) at NC State University are responsible for meeting one-on-one and in-person with assigned IEP students. IEP English language coaching assignments might include meeting with current undergraduate or graduate students, current IEP-Academic students, or members of the local community. This position is housed in the IEP and will report to the IEP director. Successful candidates will possess:

• excellent oral and written English communication skills,
• proven knowledge of second language acquisition
• strong organizational skills
• proven ability to work with a diverse international population.

Coaches will meet, in-person on NC State’s main campus, usually at the IEP offices on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. Coaching sessions are, in most cases, student directed. In other words, a student discusses their academic English challenges with the coach. The coach is responsible for determining the best activities and/or materials to use in each case. This is a non-faculty, “at will”, temporary hourly appointment and is based on coaching needs expressed by students throughout the semester.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coaching students in one-on-one, in-person, 1-hour sessions focused on informal and/or academic English language skills
• Communicating with the IEP director and, when necessary, outside stakeholders regarding specific assignment outcomes, the student’s specific English language challenges, suggestions for further work, etc.
• Maintaining and submitting summary and attendance reports for coaching sessions on a weekly basis
• Participating in IEP staff meetings, when requested.

Is Time Limited No

If Yes, Appointment Length 

Job City & State Raleigh, North Carolina

Department Office of Global Engagement – Intensive English Program

Classification Title Temporary-Professional NonFaculty

Working Title IEP English Language Coach

Work Schedule Varies depending on session times

Other Work/Responsibilities 

N/A

Minimum Experience/Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Two plus (2+) years experience working with secondary and/or post-secondary English language learners at an intermediate-to-advanced proficiency level
• Department Required Skills
• Excellent English communication skills – both written and oral
• Knowledge of second language acquisition for all skill areas including writing, reading, speaking, and listening
• Familiarity with academic English and the academic expectations of current college-level undergraduate/graduate courses
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
• Master’s degree or Certificate in TESOL
• Current knowledge of issues/concerns relevant to the ESL field
• International teaching experience and /or fluency in a second language are highly desired

Required License or CertificationN/A

Valid NC Driver’s License required? No

Commercial Driver’s License Required? No

Anticipated Hiring Range $30-40 per session, based on experience.

Job Open Date 07/08/2024

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/204591

AA/EEO 

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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