Developmental Education English Specialist

Developmental Education English Specialist

Salary

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Location

Varies: Alvin College/Online/Various Service Area School Districts/TX Dept of Criminal Justice

Job Type

1. Full-Time

Job Number

FY2627-109

Divison

Academic Affairs/Instruction

Department

General Education & Academic Support

Opening Date

10/13/2026

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SUMMARY

Minimum Salary $ 49,748.69

Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

Position Summary

This is a Full-Time position supporting student success through developmental education, targeted English instruction, and innovative academic support initiatives. The Specialist collaborates with faculty and staff to strengthen student learning and academic achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, and evaluates developmental education curriculum and academic support initiatives.
• Provides instruction for Non-Course Based Reading and Writing courses.
• Coordinates faculty and staff training and pilots new instructional approaches.
• Develops tutoring strategies, trains tutors, and supports academic interventions for at-risk students.
• Evaluates program outcomes and prepares progress reports.
• Travels off campus, works evenings or weekends as needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Developmental Education, English or related field
• At least 12 English credit hours

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two (2) years English teaching experience
• Emphasis on Curriculum Design
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of developmental education practices, curriculum development, and instructional technology. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to support students and collaborate with faculty and staff. Ability to use AI tools responsibly and in accordance with institutional guidelines.

Disclaimer:

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.

• Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.

• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.

• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES website for further information.

• May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.

• Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISDs per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.

• This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Welcome to Alvin, Texas! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.

The College

Alvin College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.

Alvin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.

Vision Statement

"Alvin College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region-empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world."

Mission Statement

"Alvin College improves lives by offering affordable, accessible, innovative, high-quality academic, career and technical education to meet the needs of students, workforce and the community.."

Benefits

Alvin College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more. For most plans there is a 60 day waiting period for enrollment. Feel free to reach out to Human Resources at hr@alvincolleg.edu if you have questions.

Please view our Benefits Page for more information and eligibility requirements.

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I acknowledge I have uploaded a copy of ALL my transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Developmental Education, English or related field with at least 12 English credit hours?

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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years English teaching experience?

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Do you have work experience with an emphasis on Curriculum Design?

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Do you have strong knowledge of current, successful pedagogies in Developmental Education?

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Are you bilingual in English/Spanish? If yes, be prepared to answer questions in Spanish.

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I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents ALL MATCH and provide the same and consistent information; ensuring that beginning and end dates are in the MM/YYYY format and all applicable work experience is listed. Please be advised, if these documents do not match, there will be a delay in the hiring process as employment dates will need to be confirmed and may impact final salary offer.

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Employer Alvin College

Address 3110 Mustang Road

Alvin, Texas, 77511

Phone 281-756-3639

281-756-3722

Website http:www.alvincollege.edu