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Coordinator, Adult Ed Program (ESLTP)



Position Title:

Coordinator, Adult Ed Program (ESLTP)

Job Description:

POSITION: COORDINATOR, ADULT ED PROGRAM (ESLTP)
STATUS:tFull-time grant-fundedtt
DEPARTMENT: Workforce Education
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exemptt
UNION:tTOSSC
REPORTS TO: Manager of Adult Education and Literacy
PLACEMENT: Union support, grade S07
MINIMUM PAY RATE:t$44,327.08 annually

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting with the development of work-based learning opportunities, data management, instruction of youth ages 16-24 in high school equivalency classes, and other services required to assist Early School Leaver and other participants in obtaining high school diploma, with the goal of transitioning to postsecondary education and/or employment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist with and/or schedule and conduct orientation sessions, informing potential and/or referred clients of their responsibilities and rights in the Early School Leaver Transition Program (ESLTP).
2. Conduct assessment and develop work-based learning activities for each participant, based on their employment status, goals, and transition plans.
3. Maintain case files for each client, prepare weekly and monthly reports and required forms for review and approval, following case management protocols.
4. Assist in data collection and management for adult education program requirements.
5. Monitor student assessment data to ensure students receive pre/posting testing when necessary per grant guidelines.
6. Maintain high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
7. Compile quarterly grant reports, monitor student attendance, guarantee student assessments are taken in accordance with testing administrator, and ensure accuracy of data in DAISI, VEDA and WorkDay.
8. Facilitate classes and workshops to teach principles, techniques, or methods in reading, science, math, social studies, and all required high school completions components to program participants.
9. Assess students’ needs based on basic skills test; make recommendations and/or take actions to improve performance measures.
10. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, learning styles, abilities, and interests.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
12. Work with Department of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL) team with outreach and testing as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
2. Two (2) years K-12 teaching experience or related professional experience.
3. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a diverse population.
4. Experience in assessment, interpretation, evaluation, and student placement.
5. Proficiency with MS Windows and Office
6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
7. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s Degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
2. Two (2) years teaching experience in high school equivalency or completion program.
3. Knowledge of and experience administering TABE assessments.
4. Experience developing, updating, implementing curricula, and instructional program development
5. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
6. Demonstrated multicultural competence.
8. Previous experience working with early school leaver transition program grant in a community college setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal office physical demands.
2. Ability to travel to sites throughout the district.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

TOSSC

Scheduled Hours:

40
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