Adult Education Instructional Specialist & Training Lead

College-of-Southern-Marylan; Maryland; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Southern Maryland is hiring an Instructional Specialist to support adult education instructors with curriculum development, professional development, and program guidance. You will work with instructors and staff to navigate post-secondary options, align with LABOR requirements, and monitor GED readiness to strengthen outcomes.

This role involves coordinating class schedules, supervising staff, engaging with workforce partners, and ensuring compliance with state goals; some

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Conversant in Spanish and familiarity with Hispanic culture preferred.
• Knowledge of assessment, curriculum design, development, and instructional strategies based on adult learning research.
• Knowledge of all LACES data elements and local program’s intake and update forms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Schedule flexibility – some nights and/or weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all adult education adjunct instructional staff.
• Mentor, coach, and support instructors to improve gaps in instruction.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback.
• Create and provide research-based professional development addressing instructor needs.
• Provide guidance on digital resources and usage hours.
• Regularly meet with instructors to discuss student progress.
• Review GED Ready tests results to identify areas of programmatic weakness.
• Create yearly schedule of classes and instructor pay contracts.
• Follow up with graduates to verify measurable skills gains.
• Review NRS data toward state goals.
• Work as a Transition Navigator for NRS levels and ESL level 6.
• Coordinate workforce readiness guidance with education and training options.
• Recruit students for Integrated Education and Training (IET).
• Attend instructional specialist meetings and relay information to staff.
• Collaborate with community partners to improve service delivery.
• Represent the Adult Education program at CSMD events.
• Performs other related work as required.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

LACES data system

Job description

The College of Southern Maryland is hiring an Instructional Specialist to support adult education instructors with curriculum development, professional development, and program guidance. You will work with instructors and staff to navigate post-secondary options, align with LABOR requirements, and monitor GED readiness to strengthen outcomes.

This role involves coordinating class schedules, supervising staff, engaging with workforce partners, and ensuring compliance with state goals; some