Adult Education Program: Part Time Adult English as a Second Language Student Advisor, Carnegie and Homestead

Position Summary:

This position is accountable for activities related to supporting program participants in developing and achieving academic, vocational/employment, and program goals; this position also supports the program with program activities which include development and coordination of program and community services. This position is also accountable for maintaining accurate and up to date case files. This position also includes teaching and responsibilities associated with teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assess and accurately track family goals by developing individual and family goal plans for the adult (ex. qualified students seeking post-secondary education, employment, or training opportunities) or parent (ex. Increase literacy to read to child).
2. Identify family barriers to program success and refer adults to community service providers to address those barriers and provide appropriate resources.
3. Meet regularly with program participants to provide support, discuss progress/concerns, and make referrals to appropriate community support services.
4. Coordinate and monitor student attendance hours to maintain family persistence, including supplemental and online distance learning activities.
5. Maintain accurate participant records and case documentation (sharefile) and databases regarding goals, barriers, attendance, other related student information or other clerical data as assigned to follow AIU, state and federal policies and regulations.
6. Conduct family orientation and administer assessments for program participants as needed.
7. Establish and maintain relationships with partner school districts, social service agencies, and other community systems which impact program participants, and share data when appropriate.
8. Participate in state mandated activities, including but not limited to PLC meetings, teacher training, staff development, program improvement, and other AIU or state program initiatives that support program development as directed by the coordinator. This includes completing the new staff induction modules within the current program year of being hired.
9. Work with all AIU staff and students to effectively understand and create a positive, respectful learning environment that promotes a culture of learning within the framework of our program guidelines including the discussion of program policies, technology usage, orientation, other as needed.
10. Assist program with a variety of community outreach, training and recruitment such as attending partner meetings as requested.
11. Provide mentoring and coaching to class aides, new staff, and other team members.
12. Follow all AIU and Adult education, program-related policies and procedures, and identify and immediately refer to program coordinator any issues regarding emergency issues/plans, classroom management, teacher, tutor or student concerns, supply needs, etc as directed.
13. Provide daily program communication to staff, students, and program partners via calls, texts, and emails which are documented in a timely manner according to program procedures.
14. Perform a variety of non-instructional responsibilities as needed and assigned, such as clerical, data collection and entry, curriculum development, case management, recruitment, training, and/or any additional tasks related to the general operation of the Adult Education Program.
15. Adhere to deadlines, class schedules, appointments, meetings, and work effectively in meeting goals on a daily basis.
16. Ability to travel between class sites and locations and maintain a clean and orderly classroom, staff work areas and storage areas and travel supplies as needed.
17. Assist in additional program related events, activities and class coverage when needed.
18. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, social work, or related field required
19. Minimum of (1) year student advisement or related experience is preferred.
20. Minimum of one (1) year experience in Adult Education preferred.
21. Knowledge/experience working with English Language Learners preferred.
22. Demonstrated basic level expertise in Microsoft Office Products/Google products for use and presentation is required
23. Good written/oral communication and interpersonal skills, strong communication, organizational and recordkeeping skills.
24. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision.
25. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
26. Ability to comply with the AIU policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sitting for extended period of time
2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling XX pounds
3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers
6. Hearing clearly
7. Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Supervisor, Adult Education and Workforce Development Program

Department: ECFCS, Adult Education and Workforce Development

Position Schedule: Monday thru Thursday, up to 20 hours per week, afternoons and evenings.

Salary: $23 per hour

Benefits: This is a part-time position.

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to: [email protected]

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.

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