DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Superintendent and/or designee, the Principal of Adult Education shall be responsible for assessment, budgeting, directing, supervising, coordinating and evaluating the district adult education program and personnel.  The principal shall administer alternative education programs and the adult education program in accordance with the policies and regulations of the Rialto Unified School District Board of Education, the Adult Education Block Grant, the State Department of Education and the State Education Code.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Serves as principal of the Adult Education School and other programs as assigned.
• Assists in developing policy recommendations regarding adult education programs.
• Analyze and evaluate community needs in adult education and establish programs to meet these goals.
• Work closely with the Adult Education Consortium of this region and the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG)
• Works with the counselor, teachers, community agencies and their representatives, other school administrators and district office personnel in developing the adult education programs.
• Prepares the master schedule; oversees the registration and scheduling of all adult students.
• Manages the curricular and instructional programs and operations of the school to accomplish established district goals and objectives.
• Oversees the proper maintenance and care of all buildings, equipment and campus grounds to ensure a clean, safe and healthy school environment.
• Provides professional development activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program.
• Develops, maintains and oversees the school's budget.
• Establishes, implements and evaluates procedures used to carry out the daily routine of the school.
• Responsible for the preparation of required state reports, required by the AEBG consortium, the Education Code, the County Superintendent of Schools and the State Department of Education.
• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of all staff.
• Participates in the selection of school site personnel.
• Administers the contracts for both classified and certificated staff within designated responsibilities in an appropriate fashion.
• Attends professional meetings and other meetings regarding school/district business especially with the Adult Education Consortium and the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG).
• Communicates effectively with appropriate district personnel and the Superintendent.
• Serves on school and district committees as needed; attends a variety of meetings and workshops related to Alternative Education programs and services.
• Communicates incidents and/or situations which might impact this district or its schools to appropriate district office and/or school personnel in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure that all Adult Education Programs are aligned to the program defined by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and that the adult school is accredited and maintains its accreditation.
• Ensure that all Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) testing is done in a timely manner to meet deadlines and that validation reports are sent to the state following the timelines that the state has provided.
• Provide opportunities for adults to obtain employable skills in career technical educational fields.
• Maintain close communication with high school administrators and their staff on all matters involving adult school.

Experience:  Five (5) years of outstanding certificated experience and three (3) years of school site administrative experience.

Education:  Master’s degree from an accredited university; valid California K-12 Administrative Credential; EL authorization or equivalent (possess or agree to obtain within 2 years of employment). Interest applicants may go to www.EDJOIN.org to submit an application.

About Rialto Unified School District

The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by: •High expectations for student achievement •Safe and engaging learning environments •Effective family and community involvement •Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting •Appreciation of universal diversity

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