Adult Basic Education (ABE) Specialist

Western Iowa Tech Community College; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition waiver

Retirement

Job summary

Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City is seeking a part-time administrative instructor to provide high-quality English language instruction for adult learners, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, writing, digital literacy, and civics. The schedule can include morning and evening shifts, totaling 26 hours per week.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and strong computer skills, with TESOL coursework or certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in related field.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assess the academic needs of student learners.
• Schedule, administer, score, and interpret assessments and tests.
• Work with students to improve basic skill development in English.
• Provide instruction and classroom management.
• Assist in recruitment, enrollment and retention of students.
• Develop ELL curriculum with instructors and staff.
• Collect and maintain student data and program records.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

TESOL certification

Tools

Zoom

Job description

WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT

The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality instruction to adult English Language Learners to improve their English speaking, listening, reading, writing, digital literacy, and civics skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the academic needs of student learners.
• Schedule, administer, score, and interpret assessment and other tests in career and course planning; assist students with interpretation.
• Work with students to increase their basic skill development in the English language.
• Provide instruction and classroom management to student learners.
• Work with program software, including Zoom.
• Assist in the recruitment, enrollment and retention of student learners.
• Work with instructors, agency representatives and others to deliver services and study materials to students.
• Assist with the development of ELL curriculum.
• Collect and maintain student data and program records.
• Use database applications to create and manage files and communicate requested information, maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist students in person, online, and by telephone.
• Use excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Perform other related duties as required.

This is a part time, grade 6, administrative, position working 26 hours per week with an hourly rate of $23.91 for 9 month contract.

Benefits

• Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition waiver and retirement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in related field.
• Computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency.
• TESOL certification or coursework in English Language Learning.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort required for office work; may include movement of job-related objects and materials. Ability to operate office machines and other equipment in the performance of duties. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a workstation.

Salary $23.91/Hourly

Position Category

Administration

Position Type

PT

Grade/Level

6

Work Schedule

9am – 1:30pm, Monday through Thursday 18 hours total
OR

5:30pm – 7:30pm, Monday through Thursday 8 hours total
Or
A combination of both 26 hours total

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/21/2026

Job Close Date

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave. Sioux City IA 51106

Western Iowa Tech Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, actual or potential parental, family or marital status or other protected basis. Members of minority groups, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and identify their status