Adult Education Director

Lexington County School District One; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington County School District One seeks a Director of Adult Education to provide visionary leadership for district adult education programs. The role oversees curriculum development, staff supervision, professional development, student support services, and community partnerships to empower students toward re-engagement with education.

The position reports to the Superintendent and operates under an exempt administrator salary schedule, with responsibilities across budgeting, grants, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years administrative experience in education leadership.
• Master's Degree required.
• SC Administrative Certificate Add-On (Elementary or Secondary Principal) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for adult education programs.
• Oversees curriculum development, staff supervision and professional development.
• Monitors student support services and community partnerships to enhance program outcomes.
• Manages program budgets, grants and funding reports.
• Schedules and administers adult education training programs.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and district policies.

Skills

Admin experience

Education

Master's Degree

SC Administrative Certificate Add-On

Job description

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Position Title: Director, Adult Education

Department: Instructional Services

Reports To: Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications

• 3+ Years administrative experience (Assistant Principal, Principal or District Level Administrative Position)
• Master's Degree
• SC Administrative Certificate Add-On (Elementary or Secondary Principal)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid South Carolina administrative certification

Terms Of Employment

8 Hours/230 Days

Administrator Salary Schedule (C)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

General Summary

Under general supervision provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for adult education programs designed to meet local community needs. The Director oversees all aspects of the program's operations, including curriculum development, staff supervision and professional development, student support services, and collaboration with families and community resources. Ultimately, the Director is responsible for creating and maintaining a program that empowers students to address concerns, re-engage with their education, and for monitoring on-campus and off-campus programs.

Essential Functions

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Ensures compliance with all state, federal and local regulations and guidelines.
• Assists in the development of general system policies and procedures; develops and executes building rules, regulations and procedures consistent with general system policies.
• Ensures effective professional learning for staff.
• Completes all local, state, and federal funding requests for adult education training; completes all local, state, and federal follow-up reports for adult education training.
• Administers and schedules all adult education training programs.
• Recommends employment and dismissal of personnel in accordance with district personnel policies and procedures.
• Evaluates and reports findings from adult education programs.
• Evaluates the quality of course content and instruction in each adult education program; submits plans for future expansion and direction of adult education programs for the district.
• Monitors program budgets and manages funds appropriately; seeks, makes application (when applicable), monitors and evaluates all federal and state grant funding programs; submits required reports as necessary.
• Prepares requisitions for all equipment and supplies required to operate adult and community education programs.
• Assists in the selection and distribution of all instructional materials and supplies.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, equipment and tools.
• Administers continuing education grants; searches for additional funding sources to provide new programs and expand existing ones.
• Evaluates and supervises activities of adult education teachers.
• Prepares various records and forms such as payroll, work orders, purchase orders, quarterly reports, follow-up reports, etc.
• Supervises and is responsible for the care and operation of the North Lake Community Learning Center campus, including all school buildings, equipment, materials and grounds.
• Plans, organizes and implements the program's emergency preparedness plan.
• Stays abreast of innovative trends and research studies in the field of adult education and interprets their potential usefulness within the framework of the total school program; demonstrates lifelong learning.
• Ensures appropriate supervision of adult education students.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency and professional development.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

Responsible for materials and supplies budget(s) as assigned. Supervises certified and classified staff members as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.

Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

Evaluation

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

Disclaimer Statement

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.