<p>Under the direction of the Dean/Assistant Dean, the Coordinator of Adult Education (full-time, grant-funded) position  is responsible for coordinating the Adult Ed/Illinois High School Diploma (IHSD) program, classes, and curriculum. In collaboration with the Manager of Outreach and ESL and Specialists, the Coordinator of Adult Education ensures Adult Ed/IHSD curricula complies with ICCB and content standards and oversees the modification and approval of courses through the college and ICCB curriculum committees. The Coordinator of Adult Education oversees the Adult Ed/IHSD orientation content and delivery. The Coordinator of Adult Education assists with recruitment, retention, registration, and assessment of Adult Ed/IHSD students. In coordination with the Dean/Assistant Dean, the Coordinator of Adult Education is responsible for supervising teachers and support staff and developing faculty improvement of instruction plans that comply with ICCB guidelines for Adult Ed/IHSD teachers. The Coordinator of Adult Education is dedicated to the learning college concepts and demonstrates this dedication by conducting activities in a manner that promotes student success and lifelong learning.</p> <p>Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to,:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Coordinate the development and implementation of innovative curriculum for Adult Ed/IHSD classes in compliance with ICCB and content standards</p> </li><li> <p>Approves modifications and innovations on new curriculum, course outlines, and lesson plans through the department, college, and ICCB.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with Specialists and Manager of Outreach and ESL on curriculum and teaching needs of the Adult Ed/IHSD teachers.</p> </li><li> <p>Works with Coordinators, Specialists, and support staff, to organize and facilitate Adult Ed/IHSD student assessment, orientation, registration, class schedules, and student recognition and graduation ceremonies. Is responsible for organizing and executing the IHSD graduation.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with Specialists and Coordinators on the development of detailed lesson plans aligned with curriculum scope and sequence for use by other Adult Ed/IHSD instructors.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with Manager of Outreach Programs and ESL to identify and cultivate non-credit transition and contextualized learning classes.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitates the recruitment and placement of students for transition and contextualized learning opportunities-including bridge and accelerated learning opportunities.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates the teaching of pilot Adult Ed/IHSD classes according to program innovation and curriculum development needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists Coordinators and Specialists with the collection and interpretation of data for reporting and program needs.</p> </li><li> <p>In collaboration with Specialists, reviews textbook, software, and technology tools to determine most appropriate materials for curriculum and classes.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides coordination and leadership in the development and implementation of learning activities for instructors to improve program instruction and fully communicate curriculum development. Ensures program and instructor compliance with ICCB improvement of instruction guidelines, planning, and participation.</p> </li><li> <p>Makes recommendations on staff, equipment, and material needs for the program.</p> </li><li> <p>In coordination with the Dean/Assistant Dean, hires, trains, assigns classes, supervises, observes, and evaluates Adult Ed/IHSD teachers.</p> </li><li> <p>Assigns substitute teachers as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates internal and external relationships to advertise, promote, and expand the Adult Ed/IHSD program-including scholarship offerings, high school connections, education fairs/conferences, and other community stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>In coordination with Dean/Assistant Dean, the role is responsible for supervising teachers and support staff; monitors, reviews, validates, and evaluates progress and quality of work by staff performing assigned tasks.</p> </li></ol>