Director, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

Director Of Adult/Community Education

Franklin County Adult Education

Applications due by Friday, May 29, 2026

Updated May 20, 2026:
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Goals:

Develop and implement flexible, accessible programming, including high school completion, HiSET preparation, college and career readiness, digital literacy, family literacy, multilingual learning, workforce training, and enrichment courses.

Responsibilities:

• Assess local needs by working closely with administration, K-12 staff, community members, employers, and regional and statewide partners
• Experience with DOE reporting and the use of data to inform decision making
• Expand programming through creative solutions
• The ideal candidate will be energetic, organized, and compassionate and will possess excellent communication skills and a collaborative work style.

Certifications:

• Maine DOE Adult Education Director Certification (066)

Performance Responsibilities:

• Create, manage, and monitor a yearly overall program budget
• Write and oversee federal, state, county, and local budgets and grants
• Meet all federal, state, county, and local reporting deadlines
• Interview, hire, and train new employees
• Supervise and evaluate coordinators, advisors, teachers, and support staff
• Arrange and deliver staff development
• Oversee HiSET testing program and serve as HiSET Chief Examiner
• Management of data collection and reporting
• Support the goals and objectives of the school system
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of exceptionalities, effective ways to meet the special needs of exceptional students and how to appropriately provide services
• Develop and manage the selection and marketing of adult education programs
• Prepare and control payroll
• Grant writing and budget management
• Inform, invite, and involve the community in a collaborative manner with goal setting and implementation of collaborative ventures
• Participate with other district administrators to ensure quality instructional programs
• Oversee and approve course offerings and hires
• Participate in Workforce Development special projects, workshops, and summits with area partners
• Participate in county, state, and national activities designed to improve adult/community education
• Support and oversee the implementation of the educational standards in the academic programming

Education:

• Master's Degree in Educational Administration preferred

Experience:

• Three years teaching experience and minimum 2 years administrative experience, including work with budgets, preferred

Working

Schedule:

• Full-time, year-round position

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is required for this position

Reports To:

Building Principal/Director/Superintendent of Schools

Terms of Employment:
As recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Directors.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Note:

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.