Adjunct Bilingual I-Best Instructor presso Renton Technical College, WA

About the Department

Renton Technical College (RTC) is seeking a dedicated adjunct faculty member to support adult learners through the I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) model. This role involves co-teaching in professional-technical programs alongside content-area instructors, integrating basic skills instruction—such as reading, writing, math, and English language acquisition—into workforce training courses. Instruction is delivered in both English and Spanish to support bilingual students in achieving academic and career success.

The ideal candidate is committed to equity, trauma-informed pedagogy, and inclusive teaching practices that empower diverse learners. This is a part-time faculty position. Teaching assignments may vary by quarter and include face-to-face, online (synchronous/asynchronous), hybrid, and Flex modalities. Faculty will report directly to our Dean of College & Career Pathways. 

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.  

As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

Position Duties

• Effectively teach the curriculum for assigned courses in Spanish, aligned with College & Career Pathways (CCP) and professional-technical program goals.
• Collaborate with professional-technical faculty to deliver integrated instruction that supports program outcomes.
• Provide contextualized support in reading, writing, math, and/or English language skills within professional-technical program curriculum.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and student needs.
• Monitor and assess student progress using formative and summative assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and performance using college systems (e.g., Canvas, LACES).
• Participate in team meetings, professional development activities, and curriculum planning.
• Support students in setting and achieving academic and career goals.
• Foster an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. 
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies. 
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience 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.
• Bachelor's degree in education, adult basic education, TESOL, or a closely related field. Master's degree is preferred. 
• Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish and English is required. 
• Experience teaching adult learners in basic skills, GED, ELA, or high school completion programs is preferred.
• Experience with I-Best, co-teaching models, competency-based instruction, and contextualized learning is preferred. 
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification is preferred. 
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS and LACES is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Spanish. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and foster an inclusive learning environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

Other Qualifications

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,[email protected].     

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We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.  We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.      

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.