[Abesoutheast] Revised CRC Director Job Description 6 07.doc

[Espindola, Annemarie]

World Education is re-opening the seard for a new SABES Director of the
Central Resource Center at World Ed. in Boston.
The job description has changed slightly. Please consider this posititon
and pass this on to anyone who might be interested and/or qualified.
Thanks,
Annemarie 
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Job Posting

 

Director

System for Adult Basic Education Support (SABES)

World Education

 

The SABES Central Resource Center at World Education seeks a full-time
Director to provide overall educational leadership, management, and
coordination for SABES, a statewide training and technical assistance
initiative for Massachusetts adult literacy programs and staff. SABES
provides professional development and program and system capacity
building services to more than 300 Massachusetts adult basic education
and English language programs annually.  Founded in 1990, SABES is a
collaboration of six organizations:  five Regional Support Centers
(RSCs) located at community colleges and at the University of
Massachusetts and a Central Resource Center (CRC) at World Education, a
Boston-based nonprofit.  SABES is funded by, works closely with, and is
guided by the priorities of the Massachusetts Department of Education's
Adult and Community Learning Services unit. 

 


Responsibilities


 

1.      Provide leadership and oversee strategic planning for SABES as a
whole and for the CRC.

2.      Coordinate development and implementation of the annual SABES
workplan. 

3.      Provide direction, support and supervision of CRC staff members.
Oversee CRC activities including coordination of assessment training,
coordination of workforce development training, support for
practitioners pursuing the ABE Teacher's License, development of other
specific training and support for ABE/ESOL teachers and directors,
support for the statewide research and resource collection, development
and maintenance of the SABES website, organization of a summer institute
for directors, and production of field-based publications. Ensure timely
accomplishment of CRC deliverables.  

4.      Develop and monitor the annual CRC budget. 

5.      Within the workplan framework and based on personal interests
and field-driven needs, participate in SABES developmental activities
such as design and provision of professional development for program
directors.

6.      Coordinate internal evaluation processes for SABES.

7.      Serve as primary liaison from SABES to the Massachusetts
Department of Education.  Prepare quarterly reports on
progress/achievements based on the contractual scope of services and
annual workplan.

8.      Represent SABES within Massachusetts, regionally, and nationally
at conferences, professional organizations, and task forces.  With other
SABES staff, maintain collaborative relationships with key ABE/ESOL
organizations including the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education,
ABE Directors Council, and New England Literacy Resource Center.

9.      Develop funding proposals.

10.  Participate in statewide SABES meetings, SABES workgroup meetings,
and CRC meetings.

11.  Convene and facilitate meetings of the SABES Advisory Group.

12.  Provide direction, support and supervision of Adult Literacy
Hotline staff and MassAAL staff.

13.  Participate in World Education U.S. Division meetings and
activities.

 


Qualifications


 

1.      At least five years experience in adult basic education or
professional development required.  Knowledge of ABE and ESOL practice,
policy, research and current issues.

2.      Demonstrated understanding and skill in professional and
organizational development.

3.      Demonstrated ability in educational leadership, program
management, budgeting, and staff supervision and evaluation.

4.      Experience with and ability to facilitate group decision-making

5.      Experience with leadership of an educational system or program.


6.      Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with funders and
policymakers.

7.      Demonstrated ability in program design and proposal development.

8.      Strong oral and written communication skills.

9.      Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks and meet
deadlines.

10.  Ability to travel throughout Massachusetts regularly, and
regionally and nationally as needed.

11.  Commitment to building staff diversity.

 

This full-time position is based at World Education in Boston,
Massachusetts.  $70-75,000, plus excellent benefits.  To apply, send a
cover letter and resume to:  R. Banovic, World Education, 44 Farnsworth
St., Boston, MA 02210.  Resumes will be reviewed beginning July 23,
2007.  Position open until filled.  No phone calls, please.  Principals
only.  For more information on SABES, please see http://www.sabes.org
<http://www.sabes.org/> . 

 

World Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
committed to workplace diversity, M/F/H/D/V.

 

 

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