Qualifications

Education/Certification

A Valid Texas Teaching Certificate required

Bilingual Certification required

Background or training in Adult Education – recommended but not required

Special Knowledge and Skills

Effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of district goals, policies, and procedures

Ability to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment

Bilingual preferred

Experience

Minimum of 3 years successful experience as classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide leadership in the areas of:
   • Adult education
   • Family literacy
   • Recruitment of program participants
   • Family engagement
   • Entry of data and maintenance of records
   • Use of data to evaluate program needs
   • Administration of all required assessments
   • Monitoring participant progress and documenting gains and level completions
   • Professional growth and development.
2. Develop a Monthly Timeline of expenditures (including salaries, materials, supplies) to ensure that all funds are used by the end of the grant period
3. Ensure that the program is cost effective and that funds are managed prudently.
4. Monitor instructional budgets to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed
5. Coordinate appropriate project teams for program development.

6. Offer accelerated instruction to each student who meets any of the state "at risk" criteria in order for the student to perform satisfactorily on the state assessment.

7. Identify, screen and secure student and adult volunteers.
8. Make presentations to volunteers and community groups about the program.
9. Organize and execute six (6) Campus Learning Events each year
10. Maintain agendas and sign-in sheets from all meetings and all activities
11. Provide for development and implementation of short and long-range plans for achieving instructional goals and objectives.
12. Assist all adult education teachers with instructional program development.
13. Perform on-site observations of instructional programs at all sites on a regular basis.
14. Maintain up-to-date databases that track contact hours, assessment data, attendance tends/patterns (by site and by teacher)
15. Submit reports that are accurate and on time
16. Meet with the Grant Team and Advisory Committee as required
17. Monitor and evaluate services provided by the Children’s Literacy component of the program
18. Review and analyze participant data to identify site specific needs, for improved student performance and the effectiveness of the program.
19. Collaborate/coordinate efforts with program partners and stakeholders.
20. Stay abreast of trends, policies and procedures for Adult Literacy Programs.
21. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Federal Programs.

Personal Growth and Work Habits

1. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
2. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
3. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
4. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
5. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
6. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
7. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
8. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
9. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, project participants, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
10. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the program are met.
11. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasional district-wide travel; non-traditional work hours to accommodate night classes.

Terms: 210 days