EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 31013

Provides management planning, coordination, and evaluation of a particular program or service, or group of programs or services in the state primary secondary education system.

Provides direct supervision to a staff of Education Curriculum Specialists. Receives direction from an Education Program Director.

Develops and manages an annual plan and budget for the program(s) or service(s). Reviews and approves local school division plan(s) implementation, and assists in the establishment and training of local planning committees. Develops procedures for the solicitation of special project proposals, and teacher training activities. Provides leadership and consultant services to local education divisions.

Coordinates reporting on the standards of learning program. Evaluates basic learning skills against quality standards. Reports on progress made in basic skill achievements.

Duties are performed in cooperation with local education agencies; school division superintendents, instruction directors, and personnel supervisors; legislators; and the State Board of Education.

Knowledge of the curriculum, policies and practices pertaining to the program or service to which assigned. Ability to assess needs, develop programs or services, and provide technical assistance and leadership. Ability to hold conferences and workshops. Ability to supervise the work of others.

Graduation from a college or university preferably with a Master's degree in a field related to the position's duties, and related teaching or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.