DIRECTOR OF ADULT EDUCATION

Purpose Statement

The job of Director of Adult Education was established for the purpose/s of implementing and maintaining the assigned programs and services of the Community Education Program in conformance to District, State and Federal guidelines; serving as a resource to other District personnel, the Board of Education and other Districts; and maintaining adequate staffing to ensure that objectives of programs/services are achieved within budget and comply to the District’s goals. The programs and services of the Division include responsibility for the overall direction of the Community Education Program within the Curriculum Department. Responsibilities, under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Educational Services include: planning, implementing and evaluating the community school program; and acting as a liaison with building principals and community agencies. Significant time is required for analyzing data, planning activities, monitoring programs/services, responding to others and supervising staff. This job classification is an upper level administrative position.

This job reports to Superintendent

Essential Functions

• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. staff, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with various policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
• Develops long and short range plans in relation to assigned administrative responsibilities (e.g. policies, procedures, staffing, materials, equipment, space requirements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring organizational objectives are achieved in the most efficient and timely manner.
• Directs the implementation of existing and new programs/services through a combination of delegation and personal involvement for the purpose of ensuring new programs/services are provided within established timeframes in conformance with all related requirements.
• Facilitates meetings that may frequently involve a range of issues (e.g. personnel actions, financial procedures, regulatory requirements, community involvement, actions involving outside agencies, inter-departmental needs, etc.) for the purpose of identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.
• Manages assigned program and/or departmental responsibilities for the purpose of achieving outcomes in relation to organizational objectives, and ensuring conformance with legal, financial and District requirements.
• Monitors program/services for the purpose of ensuring stated outcomes are achieved, relevant policies and procedures are met, and services are efficiently provided within budgetary guidelines.
• Participates in meetings as required (e.g. workshops, inter and intra district committees, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative responsibilities.
• Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. hiring, counseling, training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring necessary department/program outcomes are achieved.
• Prepares a wide variety of often complex materials (e.g. plans, budgets, funding requests, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
• Presents information on a variety of topics related to administrative responsibilities (e.g. financial information, overviews of programs/services, policies and procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing general information, training others, implementing actions, etc.
• Researches information required to manage assignments including reviewing relevant policies, current practices, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc. for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements, securing general information for planning, taking appropriate actions, and/or responding to requests.

• Responds to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
• Supports other upper level administrators for the purpose of collaborating with these administrators in achievement of department, program and district goals.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: application of pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; and standard business practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: providing leadership, direction, and team building; communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds; working independently under time constraints to meet deadlines and schedules; organizing and communicating information and concepts; setting priorities; working as part of a team; analyzing situations and making accurate decisions; working with multiple projects; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing work priorities; working with detailed information/data and maintaining accurate records; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing multiple departments; and supervising the use of funds for multiple departments. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact  the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting, 5% walking, and 20% standing.  This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience      Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education         Masters degree in job related area.

Equivalency      None Specified

Required Testing                                                                        Certificates & Licenses

None Specified                                                                                Valid Teaching Certificate in Administration

Continuing Educ. / Training                                                Clearances

Annual Bloodborne Pathogen Training                                                 Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance                                                                                                    TB

FLSA Status                                                              

Exempt