What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Basic Education Coordinator-ESL position at Newport News City Public Schools?
Position is non-contracted, part-time up to 29 hours weekly, and grant funded
Job Summary
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Coordinator is responsible for implementing, and monitoring the Newport News Adult Education Program’s ABE and GED classes, family literacy program and tracking students who participate in the credit recovery and National External Diploma programs for adult learners. The ABE Coordinator will monitor instructors and work to support curriculum that is appropriate for adult learners working toward a secondary and in demand occupational credentials.
Essential Duties
1. Plan, implement, and monitor instructional activities for Newport News ABE/GED classes of adult learners.
2. Plan, implement and monitor the instructional activities for the Family Literacy program. 3. Oversee and assist with program registration, assessments and data entry.
4. Maintain monthly reports.
5. Monitor instructors in curriculum and assessment practices in accordance with vendor guidelines and VDOE policies.
6. Maintain accurate data and student records using the VDOE Adult Student Profile Document (ASPD).
7. Participates in staff development activities, staff meetings and curriculum development activities as required or assigned. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field. Experience teaching adult students is preferred. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess excellent organizational,planning, and human relations skills. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adult learners, specialists, program managers, school administration, and business/community partner agencies. Individual must possess knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment appropriate for instructing adult learners in obtaining a GED®, or other high school equivalencies (HSE). Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community, including lowincome families and English language learners. Self-motivated and able to work at a standalone satellite site. Possess working skills in the use of technology to deliver Distance Education instruction, communicate via email and teach basic computer skills to the adult learner.
Salary : $32
