Supervisor of St. Cloud Area ABE and Central MN ABE Consortium

TYPE OF POSITION:

SCAA
Specialized Leadership

220 duty days

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director of Community Education and Partnerships

SALARY:

$100,000 - $115,000 (commensurate with qualifications) pursuant to the SCAA Collective Bargaining Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

    • Director of Community Education or K-12 Administrative License

    • Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field

    • 2-4 years of demonstrated experience in staff supervision, evaluation, and professional development

    • Expertise in grant management, data analytics and reporting

    • Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, non-traditional populations

Preferred

    • 2-4 years of experience in ABE-specific programming and state/federal compliance

    • Proficiency in Student Information Systems (e.g., S.I.D.) and program management software

A NOTE TO CANDIDATES:

We recognize the unique challenge of finding a candidate who possesses deep expertise in both programmatic pedagogy and high-level administrative management. In your cover letter, please indicate whether your primary strength lies in Programmatic Design (curriculum and student outcomes) or Administrative Compliance (budgeting, policy, and operations). Briefly describe how you would leverage your core strength while ensuring the other area of the role remains fully supported.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supervisor of Adult Basic Education (ABE) serves as the primary systems leader for a large-scale, 30-district regional consortium. Moving beyond traditional classroom management, this role is designed for an educational administrator and project manager who can expertly balance the complexities of state-level grant compliance with the delivery of high-quality, community-responsive educational programs. The Supervisor is responsible for the financial, operational, and strategic health of the consortium, ensuring all programming meets federal and state regulatory standards while expanding access for adult learners across Central Minnesota.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Fiscal and Grant Management in Partnership with District Business Services

    • Serve as the financial steward for federal (WIOA) and state funding

    • Oversee complex budget distribution across member districts

    • Ensure rigorous compliance with all state and federal regulations

    • Analyze and report data to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to validate performance and secure ongoing funding

Comprehensive Personnel Leadership and Supervision

    • Direct Supervisory Authority: Provide direct, active, and consistent supervision of all licensed teaching staff and non-licensed support staff

    • Performance Evaluations: Maintain full responsibility for the formal evaluation process for all staff

    • On-Site and Off-Site Oversight: Exercise diligent oversight of personnel regardless of location. Establish and maintain regular contact with staff at remote and off-site locations to ensure uniform quality of instruction, operational consistency, and staff engagement

    • Professional Development: Coordinate and lead regional professional development to ensure high-quality delivery of ESL, GED, and digital literacy instruction

    • Culture and Talent Management: Build and support a high-performing team by recruiting top talent, facilitating onboarding, managing performance concerns, and providing the ongoing coaching and mentorship necessary for staff excellence

Program Design and Innovation

    • Provide oversight for curriculum development and career pathway alignment

    • Identify opportunities to integrate new technologies and hybrid/remote learning models to increase reach in rural districts

    • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with workforce centers, chambers of commerce, and local employers

Operations and Community Outreach

    • Act as the public face of the consortium, providing system navigation support for students and member districts

    • Promote ABE services across the region to ensure equitable access

    • Advocate for Adult Education priorities with superintendents, elected officials, and community stakeholders

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

    • Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

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For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org