Administrator - Adult Education and Special Programs

Camden City School District; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden City Public Schools seeks an Administrator for Adult Education and Special Projects to lead curriculum development and program initiatives for Adult Education and School-to-Work. The role reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and directs related special projects.

This 12-month position requires a master’s degree, NJ Supervisor/Principal certification, and 5+ years’ experience in adult/alternative education and administration.

Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college/university is required.
• A valid New Jersey School Supervisor or Principal Certificate is required.
• At least five (5) years of experience in Adult Education, Alternative Education and/or School-to-Work Programs is required.
• At least five (5) years of experience in administration or supervision is required.
• Criminal history background check, physical, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and evaluation of curriculum for Adult Education and School-to-Work programs.
• Prepare public relations materials to expand knowledge of Adult and Community Education programs.
• Prepare grants and external funding applications for applicable programs in line with guidelines.
• Assist with implementation of new Adult/Community Education and School-to-Work programs.
• Identify staffing needs, equipment, and support for assigned projects.
• Coordinate all aspects of assigned special projects.
• Develop equipment specifications and recommend renovations with Facilities Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Administration

Program coordination

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree

New Jersey School Supervisor or Principal Certificate

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Camden City School District

Administrator - Adult Education and Special Programs JobID: 905

• Position Type: Teaching & Learning: Academics & Operations
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: Camden City School District (High-Needs School)
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

CAMDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TITLE: ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADULT EDUCATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS (12 MONTHS)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a master's degree from an accredited college/university.
• A valid New Jersey School Supervisor or Principal Certificate.
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in Adult Education, Alternative Education and/or School-to-Work Programs.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in administration or supervision.
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

SUPERVISES:

JOB GOAL: Directing and coordinating Adult Education and Adult Education Initiatives and assigned Special Projects.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To coordinate the development and evaluation of curriculum for Adult Education and School-to-Work programs and make recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent for improvements.
• To coordinate the preparation of public relations materials to expand the community's general knowledge of the Adult and Community Education programs.
• To coordinate the preparation of grants and external funding applications for Adult Education and School-to-Work programs in accordance with district and grantor guidelines.
• To assist with the implementation, following Board approval, of new Adult/Community Education and School-to-Work programs.
• To assist in the identification of staffing needs, equipment, and other support, as needed, to implement assigned special projects.
• To coordinate all aspects, as delegated, in assigned special projects.
• To assist in the development of recommendations for specifications for new equipment and, in collaboration with the Board's Facilities Committee and Plant Services, make recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent for renovations and/or improvement to existing facilities as needed to implement the Adult Education and/or School-to-Work programs.
• To coordinate the activities of the Adult Education Advisory Committee.
• To coordinate the evaluation of all non-tenured and tenured personnel involved in the Adult Education and School-to-Work programs.
• To assist in the coordination of in-service and professional development programs for all Adult Education and School-to-Work personnel.
• To coordinate the development and implementation of career/job placement programs.
• To review applications, interview candidates and make recommendations for personnel to be assigned to the Adult Education programs.
• To prepare reports regarding budget, as required by state, federal, local, grantor or other external funding sources.
• To assist in the preparation of the annual budget, reflecting internal and external funding resources for the Adult Education/School-to-Work program and activities, and special projects, as assigned.
• o perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructions

SALARY: $68 per hours

WORK DAYS & HOURS: Monday - Thursday 5:00 PM - 8 PM

Physical Demands:

The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
• Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.
• Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
• Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.

Environmental Conditions:

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.
• Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011, are exempt from this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

(PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND SUPERINTENDENT'S APPROVAL)