Educational Specialist, Adult Education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Education Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of Program’s educational curriculum. In collaboration with the Associate Director and the Program Coordinators, the Educational Specialist directly supervises the effective implementation and delivery of lessons, coaching & training of staff, direct oversight of the program’s instructional curriculum and assessment of program’s impact and effectiveness. Specific responsibilities include:

Training and Instructional Supervision
• Identifying areas of need for instructional staff training
• Conducting staff training around lesson planning, curriculum development, literacy, and principles of Adult Education (ABE/ESOL)
• Ensuring targets of the program are effectively implemented
• Consulting with Associate Director and Program Coordinators to make training and professional development recommendations
• Designing and delivering pre-program and ongoing professional development for instructors
• Conducting classroom observations to provide guidance & supervision to instructional staff
• Providing instructional coverage for classes, as needed, to support Instructors and Program Coordinators, ensuring continuity of instruction and maintaining a high-quality learning environment for participants
• Assisting in the evaluation of participants’ academic progress

Curriculum Development and Oversight
• Supporting the development and implementation of the educational curriculum for Adult Education participants in collaboration with Instructors, Program Coordinators and the Associate Director
• Supporting the development and refinement of DYCD workscopes, with a focus on creating and strengthening class syllabi and integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) components across all courses to ensure a comprehensive and student-centered instructional approach
• Assisting Instructors in preparing lesson plans and activities
• Ensuring that all educational activities and lesson plans are aligned to principles of Adult Education and the learning standards set forth in the contracts
• Reviewing lesson plans and curriculum outlines developed by staff/instructors; providing feedback and support for implementation
• Meeting regularly with staff/instructors, one-to-one and in groups, to provide guidance, support, and supervision around instructional and adult education development needs
• Modeling of content and pedagogy in the classroom

Recruitment and Programmatic Support
• Actively participating in the recruitment and selection of Program’s instructional staff
• Collaborating with Program Director and Associate Director to develop curricular design
• During the months of July and August, contingent on the availability of funds, the Educational Specialist will transition to a position within the Education Division that is comparable in duties and responsibilities
• Performing other related tasks as deemed necessary by the Associate Director, Adult Education COMPETENCIES
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• Ability to observe, coach, and develop staff.
• Strong organization, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in educational technologies, such as MS Word and Google.
• Knowledge of ABE/GED, ESOL curriculum.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the participants.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.).EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
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