The message below is posted on behalf of Mariann Fedele

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Dear Colleagues:
The following is an announcement for a new position at the Literacy
Assistance Center in New York City:

Project Leader

The Literacy Assistant Center (LAC), a not-for-profit organization that
supports and promotes the expansion of quality literacy services in New
York, is looking for a Project Leader to join its dynamic work team.
This individual's primary responsibility is to lead the three-year
Statewide Staff Development Project beginning June 1, 2006.

The goal of
the project is to improve instruction in adult basic education, ESOL,
and GED classes. Specific responsibilities include developing a
specialized training curriculum; providing related professional
development sessions to adult educators, program managers and
administrators; and creating four policy/resource manuals. This work
will incorporate New York State Adult Education Learning Standards,
reflect essential concepts for teaching adults, and integrate core
principles of teaching reading, writing, mathematics, and English
language attainment. Statewide travel required.

The Project Leader will be an expert in adult and literacy education,
knowledgeable about current trends in the field, and have a proven
ability to work with key external constituents, including state
education department personnel, and with diverse local organizations and
individuals. This highly qualified educator will have an advanced
degree (masters required, doctorate preferred) with commensurate
experience and demonstrated skill in new project development. S/he will
be expected to describe the impact of the project in published articles
and/or professional conference presentations.

LAC offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with
experience. Send resume and cover letter to hr at lacnyc.org or fax to
212-952-1359 by May 25, 2006. No phone calls, please.

Mariann Fedele
Coordinator of Professional Development,
Literacy Assistance Center
Moderator,
NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List
32 Broadway 10th Floor
New York, New York 10004
212-803-3325
mariannf at lacnyc.org
www.lacnyc.org

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