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.

All interested candidates must apply at this time. 

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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, setup 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.
 

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.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Training Specialist/Instructor (Specialist Lead) - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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.

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.