[AAACE-NLA] FW: Job Announcement

[David Collings]

The message below is  from Mariann Fedele (mariannf at lacnyc.org).

David C.
 
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Dear Colleagues:

The following is an announcement for a new position at the Literacy
Assistance Center in New York City:

Project Leader

The Literacy Assistant Center (LAC), a not-for-profit organization that
supports and promotes the expansion of quality literacy services in New
York, is looking for a Project Leader to join its dynamic work team.  

This individual's primary responsibility is to lead the three-year Statewide
Staff Development Project beginning June 1, 2006.  The goal of the project
is to improve instruction in adult basic education, ESOL, and GED classes.
Specific responsibilities include developing a specialized training
curriculum; providing related professional development sessions to adult
educators, program managers and administrators; and creating four
policy/resource manuals.  This work will incorporate New York State Adult
Education Learning Standards, reflect essential concepts for teaching
adults, and integrate core principles of teaching reading, writing,
mathematics, and English language attainment.  Statewide travel required.  

The Project Leader will be an expert in adult and literacy education,
knowledgeable about current trends in the field, and have a proven ability
to work with key external constituents, including state education department
personnel, and with diverse local organizations and individuals.  This
highly qualified educator will have an advanced degree (masters required,
doctorate preferred) with commensurate experience and demonstrated skill in
new project development.  S/he will be expected to describe the impact of
the project in published articles and/or professional conference
presentations.

LAC offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
Send resume and cover letter to hr at lacnyc.org or fax to 212-952-1359 by May
25, 2006.  No phone calls, please.
 

Mariann Fedele
Coordinator of Professional Development, 
Literacy Assistance Center
Moderator,
NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List
32 Broadway 10th Floor
New York, New York 10004
212-803-3325
mariannf at lacnyc.org
www.lacnyc.org