Training Specialist/Instructor (Specialist Lead) - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Community Based Services/Center for Family Success, Department of Health and Human Services. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Definition of Responsibility Position provides English Language Learner (ELL) instruction, Adult Basic Education (ABE) instruction, and Workforce Development skills to participants attending family literacy programming at the Center for Family Success. The adult instructor is responsible for equipping adult learners with the foundational academic, linguistic, and professional skills required to achieve self-sufficiency, obtain employment, or pursue higher education. Core Instructional Duties Deliver contextualized ELL lessons: Teach English reading, writing, listening, and speaking centered around real-life scenarios (examples: reading report cards, understanding medical forms, and navigating school systems) and workplace navigation to diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Teach academic foundations: Provide basic education instruction in remedial mathematics, grammar, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. Facilitate job readiness training: Conduct workshops on resume writing, digital literacy, job search strategies, and mock interviews. Differentiate teaching methods: Adapt instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and varying skill levels within a single classroom. Integrate life skills: Embed civic responsibility, financial literacy, community resources, and family literacy into the academic curriculum that participants can replicate at home with their families. Administrative & Operational Responsibilities Assess and track progress: Administer standardized intake placement exams and routine evaluations to gauge educational gains using both formal and informal classroom benchmarks. Maintain precise compliance records: Manage files, and track daily student attendance, performance metrics, and goal achievements for state and federal funding reports. Design custom curriculum: Create daily lesson plans, digital learning modules, and interactive classroom activities tailored to adult learning principles. Manage classroom environment: Establish a supportive, professional, and inclusive space that motivates non-traditional learners. Program Support and Collaboration Coordinate joint activities with early childhood educators to facilitate Parent and Child Together (PACT) time, and family literacy and field trip activities. Connect adult learners with local public libraries, job placement services, and social support systems. Engage in recruitment and community outreach programs to boost student enrollment. Participate in professional development to remain current on adult learning theories and family literacy frameworks. Daily & Routine Tasks Grade assignments: Evaluate student classwork, essays, and tests to provide constructive feedback. Advise students: Conduct one-on-one goal-setting sessions to advise learners on academic pathways or job placement opportunities. Prepare classroom materials: Organize handouts, set up digital presentation equipment, and manage educational software. Collaborate with stakeholders: Meet with case managers, career counselors, and program directors to coordinate student support services. Participate in professional development: Attend specialized workshops to stay updated on adult education methodologies and workforce trends. NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed. Qualifications Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in English as a second language or Education. PLUS One year of experience training and/or teaching non-native English speaking adult students. Certifications English as a Second Language (TESOL) Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Teaching Licenses and Certificates Some positions within this classification may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. Conditions of Employment Physical and Environmental Conditions These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities. Positions may require traveling throughout the county. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Benefits Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Sick Leave Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Vacation Leave Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Holidays Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. Disclaimer This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baltimore County