Description

Description

This grant-funded position serves as the Coordinator for all Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and serves as a primary instructional leader and resource for all ABE/GED/ESL instructional staff within the Chesapeake College Adult Education Program. This position leads and oversees all ABE/GED/ESL instructional professional development, drives ABE/GED/ESL curriculum design and development, and ensures high-quality, effective instructional practices. Additionally, the position actively supports, mentors, and collaborates with instructional staff and program leadership to advance program goals and student success.

Examples of Duties

Serve as a key member of the programs leadership team, collaborating strategically with the Program Administrator, MIS Specialist, Intake/Assessment Specialist (IAS), and Transition Specialist to ensure cohesive program planning, compliance, and outcomes.
Lead the identification of local professional development priorities and design, coordinate, and deliver high-impact professional learning initiatives aligned to learner achievement and program goals.
Function as the instructional leader and master teacher for GED/ABE/ESL Instructors, setting instructional vision, modeling best practices, and ensuring consistency and quality across classrooms.

Head the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of instructional staff, including teachers and substitutes, to ensure high-quality instructional capacity.
Design, deliver, and oversee comprehensive onboarding and training systems for all new instructional staff to ensure readiness, alignment with best teaching practices, and instructional effectiveness.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum aligned with AELS Instructional Standards and program performance metrics.
Direct the creation and revision of leveled curricula to meet diverse learner needs and support differentiated instruction across program offerings.
Oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and evaluation of adult education curricula, resources, and technology for all ABE/GED and ESL classes.

Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching, and professional support to instructional staff to strengthen instructional practice, retention, and professional growth.
Conduct formal classroom observations, document instructional performance, and deliver actionable feedback to support continuous instructional improvement and accountability.
Ensure intentional alignment among assessment practices, curriculum design, and instructional delivery to drive data-informed decision-making.

Strengthen connections between instructional practices and accountability requirements, ensuring compliance with institution, state, and federal requirements while maintaining instructional integrity.
Collaborate closely with the IAS to design instructional supports and accommodations for learners with special needs, including individuals with disabilities and English language learners.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the programs Data Quality Plan to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with state and federal requirements.
Provide leadership oversight for the recruitment, coordination, and support of volunteer tutors to enhance instructional services and learner outcomes.

Represent the program at state Instructional Specialist communities of practice and ensure timely communication, translation, and implementation of relevant guidance at the local level.
Participate in state-level professional development and Train-the-Trainer initiatives and assume responsibility for disseminating and institutionalizing training content for local staff.
Support program sustainability by assisting with grant development, proposal writing, and budget planning in alignment with program priorities.
Collaborate with the IAS to plan, develop, and schedule LABOR grant-funded classes, ensuring alignment with grant objectives and workforce needs.

Partner with the IAS to design new course offerings based on labor market demand, confirm placement of existing courses, cultivate community partnerships, and secure instructional spaces
Exercise instructional leadership in the selection and approval of textbooks, instructional materials, and resources used across program classes.
Coordinate with the IAS to ensure compliance with LABOR grant pre- and post-testing requirements and reporting standards.

Coordinate with the Program Administrator and IAS to align class schedules with Continuing Education systems and the College website to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
Perform additional leadership duties as assigned in response to program demographics, enrollment trends, funding priorities, and the evolving needs of target population.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience in an Adult Education and Family Literacy Services (AEFLA) funded adult education program preferred.
Adult education teaching experience, strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Training, mentoring, and experience delivering professional development required.
Knowledge of adult learning theory and practice.
Knowledge of professional development standards, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of assessment, curriculum design, development, and instructional processes and strategies based on research in adult learning and development.
Knowledge of all Literacy Pro Systems (LACES) data elements and the local programs Intake and Update forms.
Valid driving record required.

Physical Requirements

Most of the job is sedentary; however, occasional periods of light work may be required.
Lifting to approximately 35 lbs. occasionally.
The worker may be exposed primarily to inside office /classroom conditions, with frequent travel within the five-county region required.
Visual acuity appropriate for an administrative position,
Hearing,
Grasping,
Pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching occasionally,
Climbing stairs occasionally,
Walking, frequently,
Tremendous flexibility required
Fast-paced, busy, and frequent high-stress conditions

EOE

Chesapeake College offers a comprehensive benefits package!