The Coordinator for Adult Education, ESL provides program support, coordination with partner organizations and professional development for instructors who engage adults in adult basic and secondary education, as well as support for transition to work or post-secondary education. This position will also plan, instruct, and assesses adult students in ESL (English Second Language) skills.
Benefits of the position
$42,500 annually, 35 hour work week
15 paid holidays per year
20 Vacation Days, 13 Sick Days, 5 Personal Days, 2 Mental Health Days per year* (pro-rated for the 2024-2025 school year)
Full Medical-PPO, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents from Day 1! ($75.00/ month premium+ deductible)
Required minimum contribution to Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) of approximately 7.5%.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution or equivalent foreign credential
Desired Qualifications
Experience in education or related field
Experience in working with students to mitigate barriers and provide access to equitable educational services
Experience in standards aligned curriculum development, workforce and postsecondary advisement, and utilizing student data to make educational decisions
Experience in providing professional development or training in related field
Experience in working with English as a Second Language students
Valid and active Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
Teaching experience
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Coordinate all duties as defined by the Adult Education 064 Grant
Provide support to adult education instructors
Assist adult education instructors in implementing standards-aligned curricula
Conduct program orientations, intake and assessment processes
Support student and volunteer outreach, recruitment, and support
Maintain a working knowledge of guidelines, regulations, and procedures relevant to the specific programmatic areas in which coordination is to be provided
Assist in the development and coordination of innovative programming with Title I and other WIOA and core/community partners and maintain a positive working relationship with appropriate stakeholders, funding agents, and IU staff
Collaborate with program staff in the coordination of periodically reviewing student goals and/or adjusting student placement
Assist in the development and submission of program proposals and/or grants and oversee clerical accuracy of all documents
Assist in the accurate and timely collection of appropriate programmatic data, and submission to appropriate parties in accordance with program and IU guidelines
Maintain effective communications with, and provide regular program updates to Program Supervisor(s), Assistant Director, and Director
Maintain current and accurate inventory of all program equipment
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of adult students
Apply knowledge of current research and adult learning theory to instruction
Develop and implement instruction aligned to the College and Career Readiness Standards, Webb's Depth of Knowledge, and the Foundation Skills Framework to prepare ABE/ASE/ESL adult students to transition to employment and/or post-secondary education or training
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs and abilities of individual adult students
Participate in required professional development
Utilize technology and video conferencing software
Perform all other duties as assigned
Performance Factors/Job Competencies
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and guidelines
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility
Adapt to change
Manage multiple projects and responsibilities
Communicate effectively
Build collaborative relationships
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office and educational environment. Incumbent must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time. This role routinely uses office equipment, with a majority of the time utilizing computers to complete daily tasks. This position requires traveling primarily within the Northwest Pennsylvania region and, on occasion, throughout the state. Candidates are required to have a vehicle and valid driver's license to attend job related duties, meetings, seminars, and training(s).