JobID: 3843

Position Type:
Community Education/Manager

Date Posted:
5/3/2023

Location:
Community Education

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
5/21/2023 4 PM

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is a growing and award-winning school district located in the south metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota. The district serves nearly 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Township. There are eight elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, early childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Lakeville Area Community Education. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities that ensure academic, social, civic and personal readiness for every student. Learn more at www.isd194.org.

Non-Affiliated Position

Adult Basic Education Manager - Area Learning Center/Community Ed Building

32 hours per week/200 days per year

WHAT YOU’LL LIKE ABOUT US:

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 403(b) Plan & matching
• $70,000 - $72,500

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Manager is an administrative leadership position which is responsible for
the overall operations, personnel, finance, marketing, collaboration, development, reporting and management of the
ABE programs for the Lakeville Consortium and the Dakota Prairie Consortium as established between the two
consortia in the Agreement for Adult Basic Education Professional Services.

The Lakeville Area School District and the districts that make up the Dakota Prairie ABE Consortium, which include
the Farmington, Northfield and Randolph School Districts, are dynamic organizations which are constantly growing
and evolving to meet the educational needs of their communities. The individual filling this position must be able to
adapt, develop and work in a fast-paced professional environment, performing general and specific tasks in concert
with other team members. Through this role and related responsibilities, this position is an integral part in the
successful delivery of Community Education activities, programs and services.

As outlined in the Agreement for Adult Basic Education Professional Services, this position is supervised by the
Director of Community Education for the Lakeville Area School District in consultation with the Directors of
Community Education in the Dakota Prairie ABE Consortium (Directors). This position supervises ABE Teachers,
support staff and volunteers in the Districts as well as the ABE Secretary in the Lakeville Area School District.

This position maintains flexible working hours at various locations in the Districts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Vision and Mission
  In collaboration with the Directors and others, creates a mission and vision, as well as sets goals, objectives and
  action plans for Adult Basic Education which is supportive of department and district missions, visions and
  strategic plans. ABE currently includes, but is not limited to GED, High School diploma, English language
  /ESL, Citizenship, Workforce Training, Career Pathways, and Family School/Literacy.
  Collaborates with others to make ABE a part of a unified, collaborative Community Education philosophy.
• Operations
  Remains current and informed of ABE standards, monitors program compliance, and develops, implements and
  revises procedures and guidelines.
  Creates, adapts, revises and evaluates program area curriculum integrating ACES-TIF, CCRS and North Star
  Digital learning standards. Reviews, evaluates and directs lessons as well as activity plans of teachers and
  volunteers.
  Maintains confidential student information including data collected for registration, class attendance, and
  academic progress.
  Stays current on and follows all District safety and security policies and procedures including scheduling safety
  drills for the Community Education spaces at the Juniper Path Building.
  Observes programs classes and activities in order to improve services and provide a system for feedback to
  increase program quality.
  Conducts program evaluations with students, staff, volunteers and community members, as well as makes
  recommendations for improvements.
  Oversees the access control processes at program locations related to ABE.
  Works with the ABE Secretary on day to day program coordination and problem solving.
  Creates and maintains, on an annual basis, a manual for the processes and procedures of this position.
• Personnel
  Recruits, recommends hiring, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates ABE teachers, support staff and
  volunteers in the Districts as well as the ABE Secretary in the Lakeville Area School District. Personally fills
  vacancies or absences when necessary.
  Maintains student, staff and volunteer records, including certifications.
  Is on-call during evenings to address program, staff and/or customer issues. This includes direct involvement
  when it is necessary to modify the normal schedule of District activities as a result of inclement weather or for
  other reasons.
• Finance
  Manages the ABE budget planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation systems and procedures. Recommends
  the preliminary and revised budget to the Directors.
  Monitors the ABE sub-fund balances.
  Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of program area systems and procedures that ensure
  adequate personnel, financial and technology controls according to District policy as well as governmental
  laws and regulations.
  Makes recommendations to the Directors regarding contract negotiations with bargaining groups such as
  teachers and support staff.
  Oversees the fulfillment of grants and solicits additional funding.
  Works with each consortium to receive payment on grants via SERVS and UFARS.
• Marketing
  Manages ABE marketing efforts including designing and editing flyers, brochures, press releases, email lists,
  web sites, social media, etc.
  Creates, updates and monitors ABE offerings and schedules on department websites and registration systems.
  Represents the Districts at special events, meetings and committees as well as within community groups.
  Works with media resources to promote activities, programs, services and other newsworthy events.
• Collaboration
  Collaborates and problem solves with citizens, community organizations, staff, volunteers and advisory councils
  in order to develop, implement and manage new initiatives to meet the needs of the communities.
  Develops and maintains effective relationships and communications tools with students, community members,
  staff and volunteers in order to provide services.
  Contributes to the leadership teams in the Community Education Departments relating to professional
  perspectives, problem solving, strategic planning, systems development, as well as policy and procedure
  creation and revision.
  Collaborates with ECFE Managers and staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of collaborative
  programming such as Family School/Literacy.
• Development
  Strives to become knowledgeable in all aspects of Community Education
  Seeks out and identifies opportunities for ongoing professional development of self and others.
  Determines ABE professional development needs. Plans, implements and manages both on-going and
  special-interest training.
  Is a member of ABE Professional Learning Communities, ABE Shared Leadership Teams, the Minnesota
  Community Education Association, Literacy Minnesota, Literacy Action Network, and COABE.
• Reporting
  Responsible for data collection, maintenance, research and analysis related to ABE necessary for the
  Department Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators and other reporting requirements.
  Responsible for the preparation, completion and submission of all ABE state and federal applications, plans and
  reports including, but not limited to, the final Fiscal Report annually and Federal budget.
  Provides periodic updates to internal stakeholders in the Districts.
  Prepares and delivers written, electronic and oral presentations to students, staff, volunteers, community groups,
  advisory councils, District administration and School Board.
• Delivers a high standard of customer service including serving as the primary contact for ABE problem solving,
  conflict resolution and making reasonable adaptations or special accommodations for students.
• Prioritizes tasks and projects on a daily basis, seasonal and annual cycle. Manages multiple requests
  simultaneously while meeting project deadlines.
• Manages the method formulation, investigation and analysis for performing special projects, evaluates final
  results, as well as consults and advises the Directors or district administrations on a variety of non-routine
  matters.
• Maintains flexible office hours at various program locations in the Districts for the purpose of carrying out job
  duties as well as servicing the needs of the public. General office hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  year round. Will work periodic evenings and occasional weekends.
• Travels between facilities in the Districts, other educational sites and regional/state meetings as necessary or
  directed.
• Performs duties with awareness of all district requirements and procedures, Boards of Education policies, as well
  as governmental laws, rules and regulations.
• Carries out written and/or verbal instructions.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned by the Directors.

For full job description see attached.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Specific training or job experience required before appointment):

• B.A. or B.S. Degree in education or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Current Minnesota Teaching License in Adult Education or ESL preferred. Minnesota Administrative licensure
  is preferred.
• Three to Five years of administrative or leadership experience in Adult Basic Education, including staff
  supervision, evaluation and development preferred. Three or more years of teaching experience in Adult Basic
  Education is preferred.
• Customer service, group facilitation and conflict resolution training and experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Pays high attention to detail and organization.
• Proficient using Windows, Apple and Google based computer operating systems. Proficient in software systems
  including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, calendar, cloud storage and e-commerce software.

Attachment(s):

• Adult Basic Education Manager 23-05-04.pdf