What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Education Coordinator position at Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas?
Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas
Job Vacancy #25-07
Program:
Adult Education
Position:
Adult Education Coordinator
Location:
Elgin, Texas
Status:
Regular Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday – Friday; 20-25 hrs./wk.
Salary:
$23/hr.
Reports To:
Adult Education Program Director
Date Posted:
January 14, 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
MISSION
Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.
STRATEGIC FUNCTION
To provide low-income families with the skills necessary to attain living wage jobs.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
- Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
- Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
- Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
- High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
- Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
- Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
- Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
- Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
May include the following:
- Serve as liaison for Adult Education Program by collaborating with program administrative personnel; staff on site; local community resources and other organizations in the delivery of adult literacy services in an effective manner.
- Assist Adult Education Program Manager and/or Adult Education Director in designing an on-going program-wide staff development plan.
- Cooperate and coordinate with program evaluators and monitors representing different agencies.
- Assist Adult Education Area Coordinator and/or Adult Education Director in hiring, evaluating, training and terminating of local are adult education staff.
- Supervise, coordinate and/or aid in the delivery of Adult Education services in collaboration with agency partners and stakeholders including provision of adequate staffing of adult education program services.
- Provide site tours and serve as Public Relations coordinator for Community Action, Inc. and Community Action, Inc.’s Adult Education Program.
- Provide and/or direct individual and group instruction in the areas of literacy; Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, Adult Secondary Education including GED preparation, computer literacy, life skills, family literacy, job readiness, TSI preparation, English Literacy Civics, individualized tutoring, and/or special project duties as assigned.
- Special Project Assignment: As assigned, adult education coordinator will adhere to special project grant and/or funding requirements such as but not limited to: outreach and recruitment; facilitation of orientations; coordinate internship/volunteer activities; design classroom syllabus; prepare and maintain project records; meet with project staff accordingly; attend special project training; etc.
- Develop and implement new student orientation process which includes greeting and registering new students, administering required baseline assessments, scoring of assessments, goal setting and introducing students, site staff and services in a pleasant and effective manner.
- Ensure the development and maintenance of daily lesson plans for adult education classes tailored to meet the instructional needs of students. Ensure the maintenance of lesson plans clearly labeled and accessible. Documentation should include monthly attendance sheets, student work, and lesson plans. It may also include teacher reflection, material used and student evaluations.
- Maintain retention in classroom and/or site by outreach and recruitment efforts, daily classroom structure and as assigned by immediate supervisor.
- Ensure the incorporation of functional context, health literacy, workforce preparation, career awareness, computer skills and transition skills in all lesson planning ang d curriculum. This includes the use for “project-based learning” and the development of career and education plans for students.
- Maintain and update instructional materials in classroom by keeping classroom and/or site inventory and informing immediate supervisor of materials needs.
- Consult with immediate supervisor or with Adult Education Area Coordinator regarding assistance in developing lesson plans, planning activities, instructional materials, classroom resources, classroom or site management, and staff development concerns.
- Maintain instructional portfolio including administering required progress assessments and student work representing student ability and progress on all students who participate in adult education program.
- Prepare and deliver to supervisor, monthly reports of attendance, achievements, activities, lesson plans and others as requested. Prepare and deliver quarterly reports detailing student success stories and program innovations to Program Director.
- Ensure accountability requests regarding TEAMS (Texas Educating Adults Management System) are being met. Responsible for class and/or special project outcomes such as Retention, Completion of Level, Gains, and Follow-up measures as outlined by Texas education Agency for local area s assigned.
- Participate in workshops, in-service training, and make use of personal and professional growth as outlined by the Texas Education Agency staff requirements and/or as assigned by supervisor.
- Disseminate successes and challenges through presentations at in-services, CAI Board meetings, Advisory Committee meetings, City Council meetings, County Commissioners meetings, School Board meetings, literacy council meetings and/or conference presentations as appropriate and/or assigned.
- Train, supervise and evaluate instructors, instructional assistants, interns, substitutes, volunteers and other as applicable or assigned.
- Attend Adult Education Coordinators meetings and other meetings as assigned.
- Answer telephone and relay messages accordingly. Address walk-in inquiries about adult education program, special project and/or site services.
- Perform general clerical tasks related to the adult education program that includes typing, filing, xeroxing, email communication, internet searches and word processing.
- Understand and provide information concerning CAI programs including inviting “internal” colleagues as guest speakers at sites and classrooms and make appropriate student referrals.
- Understand and provide information concerning priorities and procedures of different agencies represented by site collaboration and local community resources by inviting representatives from other agencies to be guest speakers for sites and classrooms. Refer students to different resources as appropriate.
- Collaborate and coordinate adult education activities, classes et. With site partners and other community organizations including other CAI programs in delivering services in the most effective and seamless manner.
General Indicators:
- Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
- Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
- Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned.
- Manages time effectively.
- Be a positive role model.
- Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
- Adheres to agency's best practices related to time and leave.
- Dress is appropriate to work environment.
- Maintains professionalism.
- Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
- Willing to work at alternative locations.
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
- Valid Texas Teacher Certification
- Experience teaching adults and/or facilitating groups
- Worked with educationally and/or economically disadvantaged adults
- Worked with adults from diverse backgrounds
- Worked in collaborative or “team” environments
- Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field
- One-year of supervisory experience
- One-year in professional training
- One-year coordinating a project
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for duration of class
- Ability to carry classroom materials
Other Requirements:
- At least 21 years old
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Daily access to a vehicle
- Vehicle Insurance (Personal Injury and Liability)
Salary : $23
