Instructor Senior (Specially Funded) (RSC Thomas)

Maricopa Community College district; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District's Rio Salado College seeks an Instructor Senior (Specially Funded) to provide in-person and synchronous instruction across Civics, English Language Arts, ESL, Math, Science, Social Studies, Workforce Readiness and Career Training for adults, using curriculum aligned to Arizona standards with integrated technology.

The role also includes student progress reviews, attendance records, and leadership of part-time instructors; requires a Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with five years in the field.
• Bachelor's degree required; AZ Adult Education teaching certificate within 60 days of hire.
• Valid AZ DPS Fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and synchronous instruction across Civics, ELA, ESL, Math, Science, Social Studies, Workforce Readiness, Career Training and Student Success.
• Serve as instructional lead; mentor and supervise part-time instructors; support LMS and data systems.
• Provide location leadership and coordinate program activities; ensure compliance with ADE standards and grant requirements.
• Monitor student progress, collect attendance and performance data, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• Lead ongoing professional learning communities and professional development efforts.

Skills

Teaching adults

Curriculum development

Mentoring part-time instructors

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona Adult Education teaching certificate

Tools

LMS

Data Management systems

Job description

Instructor Senior (Specially Funded) (RSC Thomas)

Job ID: 322890

Location: Rio Salado Community College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$53,050.25 - $68,964.82/annually, DOE

Grade

114

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 7pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Work Calendar

12 Months

Funding Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of June 30. 2027 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Provides in-person/synchronous instruction and supports students' independent computer-assisted learning in content areas including: Civics, English Language Arts, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Workforce Readiness, Career Training, and Student Success for adults. Develops students' study skills and academic proficiency to transition to college or career pathways. Follows required curriculum contextualized to local in-demand industries, Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) fields of interest, and Arizona Adult Education Standards for instruction. Utilizes and integrates technology in the classroom to develop students' digital literacy skills. Engages in student assessments, progress data review, and attendance record maintenance to guide instruction, retain students, and meet grant program requirements. Maintains professional learning requirements for the Arizona Adult Education Certification. Performs administrative duties, provides leadership and managerial support related to the instructional program, and serves as lead instructor to part-time instructors.

Essential Functions

• 55% - Provides in-person and/or synchronous instruction across content areas - including Civics, English Language Arts, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Workforce Readiness, Career Training, and Student Success - using a variety of modalities and approved methodologies. Delivers standards-based curriculum aligned to the Arizona Adult Education Content Standards through classroom preparation, curriculum integration, assessment and/or grading, and meaningful student feedback. Incorporates digital literacy and technology integration throughout instruction. Utilizes approved contextualized curriculum, the designated LMS, and approved proxy platforms to deliver and manage instructional content.
• 15% - Serves as the instructional lead and content expert, providing lead-level work direction and supporting the hiring, scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing mentoring of part-time instructors - including building competence with College, District and Arizona Department of Education LMS and Data Management systems. Supports the Instructional Services Supervisor in student case management, instructional coverage, records management, data analysis, and program outcome achievement. Ensures consistent implementation of Arizona Adult Education and Teacher Standards through curriculum development, materials selection, and classroom strategy support. Facilitates collaborative communication among staff and liaisons to address concerns, and actively participates in program-wide events including College, District and Arizona Department of Education activities.
• 10% - Provides leadership and managerial support to the Instructional Services Supervisor across all aspects of instructional programing, assuming location leadership responsibilities when location leaders are off-site. Partners with the Instructional Services Supervisor and other full-time program staff to drive issue resolution, operational continuity, and program outcome achievement, while ensuring all decisions and policy changes are communicated and aligned through the appropriate chain of leadership. Models and upholds the highest standards of professionalism, collaboration, and compliance with District and Adult Education policies.
• 10% - Monitors and analyzes student academic and career progress, ensuring timely assessments, accurate data collection and adherence to ADE Assessment Policy and program processes to meet ADE-mandated outcomes. Assists the Instructional Services Supervisor in gathering and maintaining accurate student data - including attendance, educational outcomes, program goals, and retention - and serves as the location resource for program data for instructional staff. Supports student recruitment for Career Training and Integrated Education and Training pathways, maintains student career and academic goal data, vets learners' eligibility for College and Career opportunities, and serves as the instructional liaison.
• 10% - Engages in ongoing, job-embedded professional learning. Coordinates, plans, facilitates, and leads regular Professional Learning Community (PLC) activities at both the location and program-wide level, identifying and implementing professional learning that addresses instructor needs and drives enhanced student outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in the area of assignment. Some assignments may require an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or higher depending on the field of instruction.

There is no substitution or equivalency allowable for the High School Diploma or GED.

Special Requirements: Bachelor's degree required Must hold or obtain a valid Arizona Adult Education teaching certificate (which includes AZDPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card) from the Arizona Department of Education within 60 days of the hire date.

Desired Qualifications

• A. Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• B. Three (3) or more years of in-person and/or synchronous instructional experience in adult basic education, middle school, secondary, or postsecondary setting
• C. Supervisory or leadership experience in an educational setting
• D. Experience utilizing standardized assessments and student outcome data to monitor student progress and inform instruction
• E. Experience using Learning Management Systems and other instructional technology
• F. Passing score on one or more Arizona Adult Educator Proficiency Assessments
• G. One (1) year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years

Special Working Conditions

The primary work location is RSC Thomas: 3631 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85019. Requires some mornings and / or weekends. May require occasional work at other college locations and partner sites and some local travel. May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs

Other RSC locations include the following:

• RSC Avondale: 420 N. Central Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323
• RSC Northern: 1715 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021
• RSC Southern: 3320 S. Price Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282.
• RSC Surprise: 12535 W. Smokey Dr., Surprise, AZ 8537
• RSC Tempe: 2323 W. 14 th Street., Tempe, AZ 85281

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd

OR

(If moving from out of state)

Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review July 22, 2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, [e-mail], 480-517-8196.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.