Closing Date:
04/12/2022
District:
Christina School District

Position: Adult Education Specialist
EMPLOYMENT: 11 Month PositionAPPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, and three (3) dated letters of recommendation (within the last year). Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.
SALARY: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. See Salary Schedule on the district’s website: https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2022 Teachers Non-Grandfathered - Traditional.pdf

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Teaching Certification –Adult Education preferred
• Knowledge of adult education programs (ABE, GED, ESL, and James H. Groves Adult High School).
• Experience teaching adult learners at various instructional and skills levels.
• Knowledge and experience of integrating technology into instruction and various education platforms.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, administrators, service providers, and students.
• Ability to coordinate and manage a workload to meet deadlines and address teacher and student needs and/or supports.
• Ability to work evening hours for a maximum of two hours per night.
• Knowledge of the LACES data system preferred.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating teacher professional development.

Performance Responsibilities:

• The Specialist will be current with best practice and high-yield instructional strategies and instructional technology. The Specialist is responsible for supporting the state’s equity work and instructional priorities.
• The Specialist will serve as a resource to the program administrator to support and improve teacher performance. The Specialist may be integrally involved in providing support by conducting planning meetings, demonstration lessons, etc.
• The Specialist will facilitate all new teacher training as well as schedule “check-in” sessions up to four weeks after the conclusion of the initial training.
• The Specialist will assist in the completion of annual grants and the development of program budgets.
• The Specialist will manage enrollments and usage of all currently used learning platforms.
• The Specialist will conduct quarterly meetings (at a minimum) with ABE and ESL teachers. These meetings will consists of analyzation of current progress, discussions around current instructional practices, student needs/supports, on-going needs around curriculum and assessment, and action planning.
• The Specialist will communicate and meet regularly with the program administrator for the purpose of discussing core program materials, instructional technology, assessment results, instruction, etc.
• The Specialist will design and deliver high-quality professional learning in both a generalist and a specialist capacity
• The Specialist will participate in state-sponsored activities and will serve as a district liaison with the State in the assigned curricular areas
• The Specialist will assist the program administrator in the hiring and retention of teachers.
• The Specialist will administer pre/post TABE 11/12 assessment if scheduling conflict exists or a request for daytime hours is submitted.
• The Specialist will aid teachers in using student assessments to determine student skill levels as well as determine instruction plan and student groupings.
• The Specialist will manage student enrollments in the following programs: ABE, James H. Groves Adult High School, Wilmington Family Literacy, and Groves In-School Program.
• The Specialist will complete and upload weekly and monthly-required LACES reports.
• The Specialist will manage and act as a liaison between the program and community organizations for the programs student services referral system.
• The Specialist will provide technology support to both teachers and students.
• The Specialist will manage all technology services that are provided by the program as well as provide tech support and/or related trainings.
• The Specialist will create regular updates to the program’s social media accounts.
• The Specialist will perform other duties as assigned.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position
Christina School District
Human Resources
1899 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19702
PH: 302-552-2650 FAX: 302-552-2651
Website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report, a negative pre-employment drug screening and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.