04-27-15 Comm Ed Dir Job Posting

POSTING PERIOD:
April 27-May 11, 2015
Community Education Director
(Full-time position)
Start Date
 July 1, 2015
Paw Paw
Public Schools
119 Johnson Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Ph 269-657-8800
Fx 269-657-7292
www.ppps.org
Minimum Qualifications
 Masters Degree
 Valid Michigan teaching certificate
 Valid Michigan administrator certificate
Position Requirements
 At least three years of successfully teaching at-risk students
 Experience with online and blended learning
 Knowledge about alternative education and experience with GED preparation/testing
 Knowledge, or willingness to acquire knowledge about adult education programs and
services
 Knowledge, or willingness to acquire knowledge about early childhood programs and
services
 Strong oral and written communication skills
 High level of computer literacy, tech-savvy
 Willingness and capacity to utilize reflection and process input in making decisions
 Willingness to work collaboratively with building, District and area support agency
staff
 Willingness to embrace and lead necessary changes in operation/organization
 Strong commitment to meeting the needs of non-traditional learners
 Strong commitment to serving the District and the community at large
Position Responsibilities
 Program Development, Review and Restructuring: Develop programs, classes and
activities to meet the needs of the District and the community. Determination of needs
to be based upon both formal and informal ongoing input from the District and the
public. Annually review with staff existing programs relative to student/participant
success, cost effectiveness and projected continuing need. Seek staff input relative to
programming suggestions. Restructure programs and services as needed.
 Program and Staff Oversight: Oversee staff recruiting, make hiring and dismissal
recommendations; carry out any necessary staff disciplinary actions. Schedule and
assign all Community Education staff in accordance with program needs, appropriate
contracts, District policies and State law. Observe and evaluate Community Education
staff. Arrange for Professional Development for all staff to meet staff and program
needs and in accordance with District policy, appropriate licensing requirements and
State law. Ensure that all childcare licensing, grant timelines and application reports
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and deadlines associated with Alternative Education seat time and hour/days waivers
are met. Oversee summer online program.
Budgeting and Financial Planning: Prepare annual budgets for all Community
Education programs in accordance with rules and regulations of funding sources and
submit to District Business Manager for approval. Prepare and submit budget revisions
in accordance with District procedures. Prepare/assist with submission of grants
supporting Community Education programs. Oversee all Community Education
expenditures. Monitor all Community Education revenue streams. Monitor enrollment
trends to project program stability. Monitor and seek out emerging funding streams.
Make/recommend budgeting and staffing adjustments as needed to ensure that
Community Education remains self-supporting.
School and Community Relations: Schedule and oversee the publication of the
District newsletter. Oversee the production, scheduling and cablecasting of public
access television programs. Develop and maintain positive, effective working
relationships with area agencies and service organizations. Oversee the production of
Community Education program brochures, television spots, banners and other
communication pieces to raise awareness of the availability of programs and services.
Maintain effective working relationships with area districts as well as local and regional
collaborative grant partners. Participate in appropriate District meetings/committees
as determined by the Superintendent.
Communication: Maintain the ongoing communication, both within the District and
with the community and area agencies and service organizations that is key to planning,
providing and maintaining appropriate and effective Community Education programs
and services.
Position Note
Being the administrator for Community Education in Paw Paw is akin to running a small
district within a district. Because Community Education is able to utilize all of the funding
it generates to enable it to be self-supporting, being the Community Education Director
entails responsibilities different from those of a traditional building administrator. Since it
is the Director’s responsibility to ensure that the program runs within its revenue, the
position requires watching funding and enrollment trends, forecasting what’s ahead and
preparing and adjusting budgets as each year progresses. Working closely with the District
Business Director is essential to this process. While planning and budgeting is sometimes
challenging, the Community Education Director in Paw Paw is fortunate to have the
opportunity to keep the program running in whatever configuration will meet the District
and State requirements, be self-supporting and best serve the needs our students.
Compensation/Benefits
Compensation/benefits shall be commensurate with experience.
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Applying
Submit a completed PPPS application packet*, letter of interest, resume, copy of
current educator certifications, transcripts and a minimum of three letters of reference to:
Mr. Anthony Habra, Superintendent, Paw Paw Public Schools, 119 Johnson St, Paw Paw,
MI 49079
If applying via email, please send to bhatkinson@ppps.org; attachment(s) in pdf
format; subject line to read “Community Education Director Applicant.”
*PPPS application packet available on the district website (www.ppps.org), links Our
District-Employment
Timelines:
Application deadline: May 11, 2015
Interviews-1st round: Week of May 18, 2015
Interview-2nd round: May 26, 2015 approximately
Recommendation to Board: June 2015 board meeting
Complete new hire requirements: Prior to start date
Start date: July 1, 2015