Assistant Director of Adult Education - Jackson Building
Danville School District 118 Jackson Building - Danville, Illinois Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID: 5955257
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
NOTICE OF VACANCY
October 8, 2026
Location
Effective
General Qualifications
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Educational Leadership, Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
- Minimum five years of successful experience in teaching, administrative, and supervisory fields, preferably in secondary, postsecondary, or adult education
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional practices, and program administration
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and utilize results to improve program performance
- Ability to select materials and methods appropriate to adult learners' diverse physical, emotional, and cognitive characteristics
- Must be able to accept cultural and ethnic differences and adjust teaching techniques if necessary to create a non-threatening atmosphere and foster freedom of expression
- An administrative leadership style based on effective human relations and a continuous improvement
- Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Assist staff in the daily management and operation of the Adult Education Program
- Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering effective instruction to adult learners
- Create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages participation, persistence and achievement
- Understand the underlying philosophy for adult education that matches adult learners' intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs
- Supervise and assume responsibility for the adult learners and professional staff
- Assist instructional personnel in curriculum development, including providing leadership in curriculum research, culturally relevant pedagogy, planning, and evaluation, and submitting new courses to Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) for approval
- Develop and provide activities and programs for instructional improvement, including in-service sessions, teacher orientations, and curriculum workshops and seminars
- Supervise implementation of restorative practices
- Attend regional and state professional meetings as requested
- Serve as a representative on adult education committees
- Monitor student performance data and program outcomes to ensure continuous improvement and performance metrics
- Monitor classroom instruction and provide coaching and support to instructional staff
- Perform other duties as required
- Maintain standards as specified in Professional Performance Expectations for District 118 Employees
Terms of Employment
- 237 days / Part-Time Position; salary and benefits to be determined by the Board of Education
Reports to
- Superintendent or designee
Professional dress is required.
Kimberly D. Pabst
Director of Human Resources
Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118
110 East Williams Street, Danville, IL 61832
Phone: (217) 444-1050, Fax: (217) 444-1052
Email: pabstk@danville118.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer
October 8, 2026
Position Type: Part-Time
Contact Information
- Kimberly Pabst
- 110 E Williams Street
- Danville, Illinois 61832
- Phone: (217) 444-1000
- Email: pabstk@danville118.org