Commerce Program Supervisor​/Expert

the commerce program supervisor/expert will function as the curriculum specialist program advisor. The curriculum specialist program advisor is assigned to the division of adult education. The program advisor will serve two major functions:
1) as a master teacher/curriculum professional, and provide mentoring, coaching, and ongoing support to adult education instructors across the state, and
2) will provide technical assistance and program monitoring to adult education programs and literacy councils in an arkansas region through annual site visits, program reviews, and desk audits.

statewide and some out-of-state travel, which may include some overnight is required. Irregular work hours are expected, which may include some weekend work.

this position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.

preferred qualification

a master's degree in education, business administration, reading, language arts, instructional design, curriculum specialist, linguistics, vocational education, career and technical education, or in a closely related field is required.

two (2) years of professional experience in curriculum development is desired, using multi-media development applications. Strong analysis and information gathering skills are required. Experience in training, mentoring, and delivering professional development is essential. Grant management experience is also desired. Four (4) years of successful teaching experience and a minimum of two years of curriculum development, preferably in adult and/or workplace education are desired.

Familiarity with adult education and college and career readiness standards is essential. Knowledge of assessment, curriculum design, development, instructional processes, and strategies based on research in adult learning and development is needed for this position.

professional experience in teaching or working with special populations such as english-as-a-second language (esl) students, adult learners, and at-risk students, including those in a correctional environment is required. This position requires the ability to analyze data to prepare qualitative and quantitative reports.

the curriculum specialist program advisor must demonstrate initiative as a self-starter, be analytically astute, exercise responsible discretion and judgment, and be highly motivated to competently achieve performance expectations, with minimal supervision. Critical thinking skills and a high level of integrity is essential to be successful as the program advisor. Strong writing, collaborative and verbal communication skills are essential.

strong interpersonal skills and public presentation skills are required. Knowledge of and the effective application of grammar, punctuation, and syntax rules is required to achieve the writing standard. Public presentation experience is needed. Management and organizational skills, with attention to detail are required. Proficient applications of microsoft application are essential, particularly microsoft word, excel, and power point.

job responsibilities and expected results

• oversee the development and evaluation of adult education curriculum and assessment including the implementation of course outlines, syllabi, and workplace readiness skills across the state.
• assess the effectiveness of curriculum developed and/or administered using state and local program data and use the assessment in the process of curriculum replacement or revision.
• review and recommend curriculum, software and textbooks that are based on best practices derived from the most rigorous research available and appropriate, including scientifically valid research and effective educational practice, and to meet the needs of statewide business and industry.
• develop adult education goals, objectives, and curriculum guidelines, based on college and career readiness standards, in assigned areas and in accordance with grants as well as the related state and federal accountability requirements and curriculum frameworks.
• prepare a wide variety of documents and instructional materials in both print and electronic formats (e.g. Lesson plans, reports, instructions, memoranda, etc.) for…