Program Assistant

Harris County Department of Education•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Program Assistant assists the Coordinator and/or Manager of Adult Education with implementing adult education programs. The role supports class site preparation, student registration and assessment, program compliance, staff supervision, student performance monitoring, payroll processing, assessment administration, and staff recruitment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Three years of area-specific experience.
General knowledge of computer systems and software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.

Nice To Haves

Certificate or license in an appropriate field.

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying and preparing sites for adult education classes.
Help organize student registration, assessment, and class assignments.
Comply with federal, state, and local guidelines for adult education services, including registration, attendance, and assessments.
Regularly monitor, observe, and supervise teachers and support staff, providing appropriate feedback.
Monitor student performance on state assessments and other program objectives, and take appropriate steps to address performance problems when necessary.
Work with staff to provide a positive adult learning environment and help resolve student discipline issues and complaints.
Assist in processing accurate and timely payroll records.
Administer and score mandated state assessments according to the State Assessment Policy and local guidelines.
Comply with state and local guidelines for certification in administering and scoring standardized assessments.
Assist with recruiting teachers and staff and participate in the hiring process.
Perform other duties as assigned.