Adult Education Instructor/Program Coordinator (2026-2027)

Spartanburg7•Spartanburg, SC

11h

About The Position

Assist the Adult Education Director with various areas of program management, student outcomes, curriculum and instruction, community engagement, and school district liaising.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree or education administration experience supplemented by two to three years of related classroom experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requires work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether like or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisor.
Requires the ability to read a variety of documents. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
Requires the ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in oral, written or diagrammatic form; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information and the ability to comprehend and implement basic machinery functions.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational and cultural backgrounds.
Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment and communications machinery.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline. The worker is subject to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through a telephone.
Has thorough knowledge of the methods, policies and procedures of Spartanburg School District Seven pertaining to specific duties of the Adult Education Instructor/Program Coordinator.
Is knowledgeable in the standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Has knowledge of the organization of the district and of related departments and agencies.
Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
Can perform duties effectively and professionally in an environment in which discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.
Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Has good organizational, technical and human relations skills.
Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.
Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.
Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations.
Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.
Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit.
Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees.
Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts.
Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints to established and maintain good will.
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
Avoids duplication of effort.
Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.
Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.
Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards.
Ensures such standards are not violated.

Responsibilities

Maintain a collaborative relationship with district high schools to provide seamless transitions. for students in need of additional time to complete secondary credential requirements after leaving high school to include meetings with students and parents at high schools to inform about diploma and GED options, evaluating transcripts, and assisting with transition.
Assist with implementation of student recruitment strategies to increase diploma and GED enrollment, particularly for persons aged 17-24.
Oversee the Diploma program to ensure compliance with proctoring and tracking of student progression through courses.
Provide curriculum and instructional support to both GED and Diploma instructors
Promote the adult education program in the community through the distribution of public service announcements, serving on community boards and committees, and distributing publicity materials.
Monitor and review LACES data, specifically in regard to post test and WIN certificate data. Analyze and make recommendations to the director regarding ways to positively impact data.
Serve as the Special Education liaison with the Spartanburg County school districts. Facilitate student applications for GED exam accommodations.
Serve as first point of contact for teacher absences, student orientation, student discipline, Workers Comp claims, and school safety committee.
Complete and submit relevant reports to the program director as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.