MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Assistant Director of Adult Education for Professional Development and Training

Initial Date of Adoption: August, 1995

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Revision Date: September 17, 2010 ; January 20, 2012; February 20, 2015; January 15, 2016; March 1, 2017; July 13, 2018

Code Number: 5.20

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADULT EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

Characteristics of Work: This is a professional position that will work with the Director of Adult Education and High School Equivalency to provide state- of-the-art training and professional development to Title II, Adult Education programs. The incumbent is responsible for developing and providing research-based professional development to local adult education instructors, administrators and staff. This position is responsible for ensuring that pedagogical strategies, curriculum design, and professional development are research-based and responsive to the demands of the changing workplace and the adult learner. In addition, this position will assist in program monitoring to ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines and provide programmatic technical assistance as needed. This position reports directly to the Director of Adult Education and High School Equivalency.

Adult Basic Education Federally Funded Salary : *AE LEAD – 100% *Monthly estimated time

Examples of Work: The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various tasks performed by the incumbent in this position. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position. 1. Incorporates research-based teaching and learning theory in the development of all training and professional development activities. 2. Assists in administering the adult education program in conformity with federal and state procedures and guidelines by maintaining a thorough knowledge of program operations. 3. Responsible for creating and managing a statewide strategic plan for professional development and integrated education and training models. a. Works closely with the director in the development of all training and professional development activities. b. Develops, directs, and manages professional development with local programs, which includes but is not limited to assessing staff development needs, evaluating activities offered, and coordinating training with other agencies and literacy providers. c. Leads the AE Professional Development Team and provides support to ensure statewide professional development is consistent, research-based and effective. 4. Assists in planning the AE Summer Conference. 5. Develops and maintain relevant training resources and materials that support faculty, staff, and administrator professional development efforts. 6. Ensures the implementation and perpetuation of evidence-based professional development design using research-based success elements, e.g., collaborative, job-imbedded, time intensive, etc. 7. Coordinates and develops evidence-based curriculum and instructional delivery strategies to promote student achievement, assist educators in identifying appropriate programs, and mentors, instructors and staff in the use of innovated and appropriate learning practices that support College and Career Readiness Standards. 8. Promotes and facilitates the application of learner-centered teaching strategies, innovative curricula, and quality instructional materials. 9. Conducts desk reviews and provides technical assistance to local adult education programs and support for continuous for program improvement. 10. Tracks, reports, and maintains records of participation, satisfaction, and other measurements to ensure continuous improvement of programs and services. 11. Reviews and evaluates research based models and other promising practices for dissemination to state staff and local program directors. 12. Manages responsibilities as a member of the MCCB team(s) and performs other duties as assigned.