POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Teacher Training Specialist
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2567
GRADE 43
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Executive Director, English Language Institute (ELI)
MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Associate Vice President for International Education and Training
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Teacher Training Specialist assists in writing proposals for programs, develops schedules and manages educational events and training sessions, serves as liaison with public schools, arranges networking opportunities for participants, provides information for program reports, develops curriculum for English courses and/or teacher training courses and workshops, and instructs English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, teacher training courses, and workshops.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Education: A bachelor’s degree with 18 credit hours of TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) or TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) courses is required. A Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a related field is preferred.
Experience: At least three years of experience teaching English to speakers of other languages is required. Overseas teaching experience is required. Administrative experience in education is required. Demonstrated professional involvement in the field as evidenced by presenting at conferences and/or publishing in TESOL/TESL-related journals is preferred.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Effective interpersonal skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds is required.
Other: A valid Missouri driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance as required by the state of Missouri is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Researches potential grants and assists in writing proposals for teacher training and other customized programs in the English Language Institute (ELI) and International Leadership and Training Center (ILTC).
2. Develops program schedules and manages educational events and training sessions.
3. Liaises with local school administrators and staff to provide school observations and immersion experiences for participants in ELI and ILTC teacher training programs.
4. Arranges opportunities for participants in ELI and ILTC teacher training programs to network with peers in public schools and leaders of local educational organizations.
5. Collects data and other information for program reports for sponsoring agencies.
6. Develops curriculum and instructional materials for English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and for teacher training courses and workshops.
7. Instructs ESL courses and teacher training courses and facilitates workshops.
8. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
9. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
10. Helps to assure the overall success and growth of the ELI and the ILTC by performing other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Teacher Training Specialist is supervised by the Executive Director, ELI.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SEPTEMBER 2018
