Adult Education Career and Transition Specialist
JOB GOAL
The AEL Career and Transition Specialist will work directly in the Gulf Coast Workforce Board area with all AEL providers, Region 6 Program Assistants, HGAC PD Coordinator and Career Navigators to assist in the implementation and completion of all contractual obligations and deliverables as an AEL sub-contractor to Houston Galveston Area Council.
Qualifications
Commensurate with experience
The AEL Career and Transition Specialist will work directly in the Gulf Coast Workforce Board area with all AEL providers, Region 6 Program Assistants, HGAC PD Coordinator and Career Navigators to assist in the implementation and completion of all contractual obligations and deliverables as an AEL sub-contractor to Houston Galveston Area Council.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
- Certified in Adult Education assessments pertinent to program
- Endorsement of English as a Second Language or Bilingual Education preferred
- Minimum five years teaching experience required
- Minimum five years’ experience in providing Professional Development in Adult Education required
- Certified in at least two areas of TOT content in Adult Education required
- Knowledge of AALPD training quality standards
- Ability to develop and deliver professional development content related to Adult Education
- Knowledge of Texas Workforce Commission
- Proficient computer skills, specifically Google programs, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
- Professional on all levels
- Ability to meet schedules and time lines
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to use technology effectively
- Current Knowledge of ABE, GED, ESL curriculum materials, and the ability to recruit and train adult education students, teachers and aides for all program levels
- Knowledge of Adult Education State and Federal objectives
- Knowledge of the impact student performance has on the program performance objectives
- Current knowledge of ABE and ESL program requirements
- Current knowledge of TWC programs and community resources
- Serve as the point of contact for workforce personnel, AEL providers and career navigators in all aspects related to Adult Education and Literacy career pathways
- Review current career models being implemented within the HGAC Consortium
- Evaluate each AEL provider’s career pathways and/or correctional programs and provide recommendations
- Provide training in career pathways, transitions and/or correctional implementation at each program as needed;
- Serve as the correctional and employer liaison for Region 6
- Conduct regular program visits to evaluate program’s progress in the areas of career pathways, transitions and/or corrections
- Provide contextualized training for all programs based on evaluations and needs assessments
- Provide, facilitate, or recommend training in the implementation of Distance Learning, Digital Literacy, Technology Integration and other TWC initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Commensurate with experience
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