As a member of the discussion list, I would like to post a job opening
for a newly created position at Literacy Action, Inc., in Atlanta, GA.
I am sending the job description as an attachment and you will also find
it below in the body of this e-mail.  Thank you very much for your
assistance.  

Emily Ellison

Executive Director

 

 

Literacy Action is a nearly 40-year-old nonprofit adult literacy agency
with a variety of programs, including:  Basic Skills (phonics, reading,
writing, math), GED prep, Computer, 21st Century Work Skills as well as
Advanced Writing, Advanced Computer, Oral Expression, and other course
offerings.  We also have a Family Literacy Program and we are working on
incorporating Health Literacy and Financial Literacy into the
curriculum.  

 

Literacy Action, Inc.

Atlanta, GA

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title:        Director of Education 

Reports To:    Executive Director

Supervises:     Instructional Staff and Program Coordinators

Employment Status:   Regular full-time

 

Summary:       The Education Director is an essential member of the
agency's Leadership Team whose main focus is on curriculum and
instructional and programmatic operations, including assessment,
evaluation, and accountability.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

*	Serve as Educational Leader of the organization
*	Oversee the implementation of a cohesive, coordinated and
articulated core curriculum that incorporates state and national
standards and latest research and best practices in the field of adult
education
*	Assist in operationalizing the Strategic Goals of the agency as
articulated by the Board of Trustees and Executive Director into
educational programs that reflect and communicate the Mission and Values
of Literacy Action
*	Manage the instructional staff and daily operation of
educational programs at Literacy Action 
*	Identify new education programs and services 
*	Assess operations, coordinate and evaluate in-service and
professional development activities for all instructional staff
regularly
*	Convene regular meetings of instructors and programmatic staff
to share best practices, increase communication and teamwork, and ensure
quality services; attend Leadership Team meetings; attend Board meetings
as required
*	Conduct quarterly and annual job assessments of all
instructional staff
*	Assist in the development of program funding proposals and
reports by providing accurate and timely data including:

documenting student and program outcomes monthly, quarterly, and
annually;

evaluating educational services monthly, quarterly, and annually using a
variety of methodologies including student surveys, regular pre and post
testing, and other teacher created assessment instruments

*	Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Director of
Development, and Director of Finance and Administration to monitor
outcome and costs of programs and service delivery

*	Function as a productive and collaborative member of the
Literacy Action staff, helping to build a team spirit and contributing
to a positive work environment and a culture of lifelong learning
*	Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

 

Qualifications:  The candidate must have excellent oral and written
communication skills; strong organizational and leadership skills are
required, as well as an ability to work with a wide variety of people.
Experience required in supervision, program evaluation.  Experience in
curriculum development preferred.  Experience in and respect for adult
literacy, low income, and multicultural populations.  Masters degree in
Education or related field preferred, with experience in adult education
with educational leadership.  It is essential that the person filling
this position has kept up with latest research and best practices in the
field of adult basic education, is a passionate advocate for adult
literacy, and has exceptional interpersonal skills.  

 

All interested and qualified applicants should send a cover letter, or
statement of philosophy, and their resume to:  Emily Ellison    
emellison at literacyaction.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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