Part D

Attachment 4 - Position Classification Standards (PCSs) for English Language Teaching Employees

A. English Language Teachers Level A

A.1 Principal Accountabilities

An English Language teaching employee is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University, and to carry out activities to develop professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline.

A.2 Indicative Duties

Teach ESL to international students in English Language Programs conducted by the Centre if requested.
Take an organisational role in the conduct of English Language Programs which the Centre conducts, if requested.
Assist in the development of new English programs.
Assist in the on-going counselling of the English Language students.
Assist in the testing of students and marking at the beginning and end of each semester.
Assist in the development of English Language materials to be used in the Centre or at any other location in which the University is involved.
Assist in the development of tests for use in the various levels of English offered by the Centre.
Manage and develop the Self-Access Library, if requested.
Undertake any other duties related to the teaching and learning of ESL including the ELICOS programme, as requested by the appropriate delegate, or the Head of Centre.

A.3 Education, Experience and Job Knowledge

An appropriate degree together with an approved TESL qualification*.
Knowledge of current trends and practices of ESL/EFL as these apply to teaching English Language students.
Extensive knowledge of English language assessment applicable to the standards set for entry into further study or other areas of Tertiary Preparation.
Extensive knowledge of the cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds of the main groups coming to Australia for ELICOS.
A knowledge of broad issues in the area of Australia's international students programmes.

* Formal qualifications may be offset by extensive relevant experience.

B. English Language Teacher Level B

B.1 Principal Accountabilities

Provide coordination of the Language Learning and Teaching units, as directed.
Provide leadership and guidance to the teachers.
Liaise with employees and students of the unit.

B.2 Indicative Duties

Teach ESL/ELICOS classes, as appropriate.
Organise classes and timetable in the Centre.
Organise classrooms for teaching purposes.
Organise teachers for teaching in the Centre.
Deal with day to day employee matters.
Organise examinations to be administered and assist in marking at the beginning and end of each semester.
Oversee development of new courses and/or upgrading of the present ones.
Oversee smooth running of the Self-Access Library and the Language Laboratory in the Centre.
Deal with all English Language student matters.
Undertake development of examinations at various levels.
Undertake marketing activities.
Delegate to teachers, activities as appropriate.
Liaise with the Head of the Centre on appointment of new employees for the Centre.
Liaise with the Head of the Centre on the development of a budget for the running of the Centre.
Liaise with the Head of the Centre on professional development activities for English Language teaching employees.

B.3 Education, Experience And Job Knowledge

A relevant degree together with an approved TESL qualification*.
Knowledge of current trends and practices of ESL/EFL as these apply to teaching students.
Extensive experience in teaching intensive English language programmes for international students.
Extensive knowledge of English language assessment applicable to the standards set for entry into further study.
Extensive knowledge of the cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds of the main groups coming to Australia for English language support programs.
A knowledge of broad issues in the area of Australia's international students' programmes.
Demonstrated ability in management and administration.

* Formal qualifications may be offset by extensive relevant experience.