Job Goal:  The Somerville Public School District is seeking applications from outstanding educational leaders for the position of Program Administrator for ABE at SCALE. Candidates must be committed to adult academic excellence and have demonstrated capability as a dynamic instructional leader, administrator and coach. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build consensus, work collaboratively with other administrators and staff, students and the community-at-large. The Program Administrator for ABE serves as an instructional coach and integral member of the SCALE leadership team.

Qualifications: 

• Possession of a Master's Degree in Education, Administration, or other related field
• A minimum of five years successful teaching experience in adult education
• Experience teaching low-level ELL and/or ELL literacy classes
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing
• Experience with DESE ACLS guidelines and LACES system
• Excellent computer skills, including facility with MS Excel
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with and commitment to working with students and staff of diverse backgrounds
• Three years of experience as a supervisor or administrator is preferred
• Massachusetts DESE license or ABE license is preferred
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Haitian Creole is preferred
• Certification as a MAPT, STAR, or HISET assessor is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum development in compliance with DESE adult education guidelines and requirements
• Ensures that SCALE’s ABE curriculum is aligned to the CCRSAE and supported by the standards and benchmarks of the ELA Curriculum Framework
• Identity professional development needs and coordinate professional development activities to meet ABE staff development goals
• Collaboration with ELL Program Administrator, HISET Chief Examiner, ADP Assessor and SHS Guidance department on programmatic issues and interdepartmental referrals
• Develop and oversee distance, online, mobile and remote learning programs for working adult learners.
• Provide professional support in areas of beginning to intermediate ELL literacy and instruction to GOAL staff and students
• Develop integrated education and training strategic plan in collaboration with Director of Continuing Education and ELL Program administrator for students enrolled in both departments
• Serve as the Technology Integration and Assistive Technology coordinator working collaboratively to increase the digital literacy and accessibility needs of staff and students.
• Maintains compliance with SPS district hiring practices including screening, interviewing, and recommending candidates for hire.
• Oversee ABE staff (departmental teachers, counselors, computer operators, aides, and tutors) and provide orientation, scheduling, training, support, and supervision
• Evaluate part-time and full-time ABE departmental staff
• Supervision of required DESE assessments including administration of individual and small groups assessments as needed
• Production and maintenance of annual assessment report for all ABE students in collaboration with LACES data admin.
• Manage department budgets, invoices, and reports to funding sources
• Determine and order instructional books, software, and other materials and supplies
• Oversee student intake, orientation, scheduling, and placement of students
• Coordinate intra- and interdepartmental meetings, communications, and other activities relevant to department interests and needs
• Initiate, write, negotiate, implement, and monitor proposals, grants (including local, community, state, and federal grants), and contracts
• Act as a representative of SCALE with local agencies, statewide professional organizations, and funders
• Attend conferences, workshops, and other professional meetings and forums
• Perform other duties as designated by the Director of Continuing Education.

Terms of Employment:

• This position is a member of the SCALE UAW Program Administrators’ Association.
• This position is a full time, grant-funded position
• The work schedule for this position includes two evenings through 9:15 p.m.

Position Repoorts to: The Director of Continuing Education

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.