Integrated English Language Education and Training Lead

Johnson County Community College; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b))

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reduction for JCCC courses

Gym access on campus

Job summary

Johnson County Community College seeks an Integrated English Language Education and Training Lead to design and refine EL curricula, coach instructors, and ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.

The role includes teaching EL classes, assessing TABE scores for placement, supporting part-time leads, and contributing to policy development, partnerships, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, TESOL, English, Linguistics, or a related field with 3+ years of experience teaching English to adult, non-native speakers.
• 2+ years of curriculum experience ensuring compliance with program standards and federal and state regulations.
• Proficient in using technology to enhance classroom learning.
• Flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the program.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement curricula to comply with funding requirements and continuously improve instruction and outcomes.
• Coach instructors on curriculum requirements and observe classrooms for compliance.
• Support EL Integrated Education and Training (IET) classes, including on-site programming and community partners.
• Train and mentor new EL instructors and assist the EL Program Coordinators with teacher observations and coaching.

Skills

Technology in classroom

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/TESOL/English/Linguistics

Master’s degree in education/curriculum development/ESL

TESOL certificate

Job description

Position: Integrated English Language Education and Training Lead

Department: Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Thursday 12-9, Friday 8-5, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $49,452.00 - $63,985.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary

The Integrated English Language Education and Training Lead is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of English Language (EL) curricula to ensure compliance with JCCC, state, and federal funding and regulatory requirements. This role coaches and mentors EL instructors, observes classrooms for compliance, and supports the EL Program Coordinators in staff development and performance feedback. In addition to curriculum and instructional leadership, this position teaches EL classes each semester, evaluates student assessment scores to support placement and goal-setting, and supports part‑time leads in addressing student needs. This role also assists with the development of JCAE policies and procedures and contributes to special projects and community engagement efforts, including program celebrations, marketing, fundraising, and curriculum‑related events. This position reports to Program Coordinator, English Language Learning (ELL).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, TESOL, English, Linguistics, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience teaching English to adult, non‑native speakers in a classroom setting.
• Must have 2+ years of curriculum experience ensuring compliance with program standards and federal and state regulations.
• Proficient in using technology to enhance classroom learning.
• Flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, curriculum development, or English as a Second Language.
• TESOL/ESOL certificate from an accredited university.
• Experience with Johnson County Community College processes and resources.

Position Details Include But Are Not Limited To

• Curriculum Design & Compliance:
  • Design, develop, and implement new curricula to comply with funding requirements and continuously improve instruction and outcomes. Monitor program requirements and best practices and proactively evaluate, adapt, and refine English language (EL) curricula to address new regulatory requirements and expectations, student needs, and best practices, ensuring that all curricula align with JCCC, state, and national requirements.
  • Coach instructors on curriculum requirements and observe classrooms for compliance.
  • Support EL Integrated Education and Training (IET) classes; including on‑site programming and community partners.
• Instructor Training & Staff Development:
  • Train and mentor new EL instructors and assist the EL Program Coordinators with teacher observations and coaching.
  • Onboard, train, observe, develop, supervise, and coach employees and support the EL Program Coordinators in providing feedback to instructors to improve their performance.
  • Assist the EL Program Coordinators with the design and implementation of professional development opportunities for instructors.
• Direct Instruction & Student Success:
  • Teach at least one class per semester of adult learners in EL classes, to help students achieve English language and job readiness skills to transition into college or participate in an IET program.
  • Evaluate students’ entry‑level Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores and align them with the program curriculum to determine placement and help set student goals for measurable skill gains (MSGs).
  • Support part‑time leads in addressing student needs.
• Policy, Procedures & Operations:
  • Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and policies for JCAE, including the design and facilitation of training.
• Special Projects & Community Engagement:
  • Assist in the creation and implementation of special projects, such as IET celebration ceremonies, EC2 completion ceremony, JCAE marketing and fundraising campaigns, and curriculum‑related specialty events and materials.
• Other duties as assigned:
  • Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

Benefits Category

For Full‑time Employees

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision

JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ([e-mail]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: [e-mail].

Disclosure

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the [e-mail]. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre‑employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.