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Job Title:  

Family Literacy Specialist, Adult Education, PT

Agency:

West Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002545

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$22.00 PER HOUR

Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Family Literacy Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting West Georgia Technical College Adult Education's Family Literacy Program. This part-time (19 hour) position serves as the primary liaison connecting adult education students who are parents or guardians with opportunities to strengthen literacy within their families while advancing their own educational goals.

Working collaboratively with Adult Education faculty and community partners, the Family Literacy Specialist will develop and facilitate family literacy activities, establish parent engagement opportunities, support instructors in incorporating family literacy concepts into adult education instruction, and cultivate partnerships with community organizations that promote literacy, early childhood education, and family well-being. The position will play a key role in creating a supportive network of student parents and fostering a culture of family learning across the Adult Education program.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Adult Education Family Literacy Program including parent engagement and support, instructional support and community partnerships.   (75%)
•    Assist with development and implementation of family literacy materials and activities that engage adult learners and their children.   (10%)
•    Establish or connect an established community Parent Club for Adult Education students (5%)
•    Coordinate schedules, facilities, materials, and logistics for family literacy activities, including maintaining program calendars.   (5%)
•    Promote participation in family literacy events, workshops, and initiatives.    (5%)
Other Duties as Assigned    

Competencies:
•    Knowledge of best practices, rules, and testing needs;
•    Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;
•    Oral and written communication skills;
•    Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
•    Skill in accurate recordkeeping;
•    Organizational skills;
•    Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
•    Decision making and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a part-time position.  Weekly hours will range from 13 to 19, dependent upon instructional time, planning, professional development, and student needs. Travel:
Travel to other campuses is a possibility for meetings, trainings, professional development, etc.…

Required Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree 
*and* 
•    Two (2) years related work experience
Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
•    Experience working with adults, families, children, education programs, or community-based organizations

Preferred Education and Experience: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Family Studies, Adult Education; 
•    Minimum three (3) years’ experience in education, or
related field;
•    Experience in literacy, family engagement, adult education or community outreach programs.
•    Bi-lingual
•    Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills;

Location and Hours of Instruction
This position will be based on the Carroll Campus, 19 hours per week, Monday- Thursday. Specialist may be required to work some evening hours depending on program needs.
Rate of Pay:
$22 per hour – no benefits.  Grant funded.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree required in a course of study related to the occupational field *and* Three (3) years of related work experience-Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.