About the position

Join our team at Renton Technical College as a Bilingual GED and High School + Instructor! The High School Completion and GED programs serve students pursuing their high school diploma and/or GED credential. We are seeking bilingual (Spanish/English) part-time faculty to support High School+ and GED instruction. RTC’s high school programs are competency-based and designed to support students through flexible, student-centered pathways. Instructors should have an understanding of competency-based education and/or a willingness to learn more about this instructional model. Our programs serve both youth and adult students as a publicly funded, state-recognized high school program. Students may pursue a high school diploma, GED preparation, and/or dual-credit college coursework. We strive to center equity, community, and access in our work and value the lived experiences, cultural knowledge, and contributions our students bring into the classroom. This is an adjunct (part-time) faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Hours and course assignments may vary based on program need and enrollment. Courses may include in-person, online, hybrid, evening, or off-site instruction. The schedule of hours and dates may vary and will be established based upon assignment. The instructor will report directly to the Dean and Associate Dean of College & Career Pathways. This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Renton Federation of Teachers (RFT) Employees Association. For additional information, please review the contract on our website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needs arise within each department. The Dean of College & Career Pathways will evaluate applications periodically and contact candidates as adjunct positions become available. Note that applications may be reviewed at any time while this posting remains active. Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.

Responsibilities

• Provide equitable, culturally responsive instruction in High School+ and/or GED subject areas.
• Support students in earning credits toward their diploma or preparing for GED completion.
• Deliver instruction in both English and Spanish, as appropriate to student and program needs.
• Develop instructional materials, assignments, and lessons that support multiple learning styles and educational backgrounds.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes belonging, confidence, persistence, and student success.
• Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, progress monitoring, grading, and required documentation.
• Provide instruction using Canvas and other digital learning tools in online, hybrid, and face-to-face settings.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners regarding student progress, barriers, and goals.
• Collaborate with instructional teams and support staff to improve student access, retention, and educational outcomes.
• Support outreach and engagement efforts for Spanish-speaking students and communities.
• Support the college's mission by creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies.
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive educational practices.
• Understanding of systemic barriers, implicit bias, and the ways institutional systems impact student access and success.
• Demonstrated ability to teach assigned content areas effectively to diverse learners.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate instructionally and professionally in both languages.
• Experience working with youth, adult learners, multilingual learners, and/or students from historically underserved communities.
• Ability to build relationships with students who may have experienced educational interruption or barriers to traditional educational systems.
• Experience using a variety of instructional strategies to support different learning styles and educational levels.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet timelines related to grading, attendance, reporting, and digital communication.
• Experience working collaboratively in team-based instructional environments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive, professional, and student-centered manner.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility.
• Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience teaching in High School+, GED, adult education, ELL/ELA, Open Doors, or alternative education settings.
• Experience with competency-based instruction and/or trauma-informed educational practices.
• Experience working with immigrant, refugee, or bilingual communities.
• Familiarity with Canvas or other learning management systems.
• Bilingual/bicultural lived or professional experience serving Spanish-speaking communities.

Benefits

• Adjunct (part-time) faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis.
• Lecture (theory) credits are compensated at \$1,090 per credit, which includes scheduled class time and final exam days.
• All guided practice instructional credits for adjunct will be paid with an additional pay factor of 1.33.
• Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of \$1,640 per credit, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.
• Master’s or Doctorate degree stipends are paid on a prorated per credit rate.