Adult Basic Education; ABE Program Manager; Interim

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Manager (Interim)

Lowell Public School District Adult Basic Education Program — Lowell, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:
Jul 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Manager

Location: Frederick Abisi Adult Education Center

Position Overview:

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Manager supports the daily operations of the Adult Education program by overseeing administrative functions, ensuring compliance with the Lowell Public Schools and DESE/ACLS requirements, managing program resources, and coordinating with staff and community partners. The position supports program planning, fiscal management, personnel processes, data reporting, and special events while promoting a positive learning environment and advancing the program’s mission.

The Program Manager may also serve as the High School Equivalency (HSE) Chief Examiner
, ensuring all HSE testing activities comply with state and testing vendor policies and procedures.

• Support and promote the mission, vision, and culture of the Adult Education program.
• Ensure compliance with DESE/ACLS regulations, reporting requirements, and grant deliverables.
• Prepare and submit required DESE reports and assist in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Assist with grant budget management and fiscal monitoring in collaboration with the Lowell Public Schools Grants Office.
• Coordinate personnel processes with Human Resources and Information Services.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, contracts, program supplies, and technology.
• Administer and manage instructional software licenses and user accounts (e.g., Zoom, Ellii, IXL, LACES).
• Manage program data and generate reports to support continuous improvement and informed decision‑making.
• Support program monitoring visits and grant compliance.
• Assist with school events, including graduation, field trips, orientations, and community outreach.
• Support satellite program locations by coordinating materials and operations.
• Supervise interns and other assigned staff.
• Organize staff meetings and maintain program records, directories, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Coordinate program communications with students.

• Serve as the HSE Chief Examiner in accordance with DESE and testing vendor requirements.
• Ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of all HSE testing materials and testing operations.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee HSE testing.
• Train, supervise, and support HSE test administrators.
• Maintain accurate testing records and submit required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all testing policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with DESE and HSE testing vendors regarding testing operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with DESE systems, including LACES.
• Experience working with diverse adult learners from varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical, data management, and technology skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese.

Director of Adult Education

Full‑time, 52‑week position, 35 hours per week.

$72,800 annually (Grant‑funded).

Upon hire.

Full‑time.

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• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Adriana Giraldo, Director of Adult Education (Interim)
• Adult Basic Education Program
• Email: agiraldo.ma.us