ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE-Academic & Literacy Coach

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Human Resources
Reporting Location: 13333 Northwest Fwy
Workdays & Hours: *Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm.*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares and conducts entry-level office skills courses, General Education Diploma (GED) instruction and literacy or career coaching for City/department employees

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conducts general and specialized coaching sessions and professional development for instructional staff.

· Develops and adapts instructional materials, resources, and tools to support academic and literacy initiatives.

· Recommends improvements to instructional practices, assessment procedures, intervention strategies, and curriculum materials.

· Creates and utilizes teaching aids such as literacy toolkits, demonstration lessons, data trackers, and multimedia instructional supports.

· Attends professional learning sessions to stay informed on current best practices in instruction, literacy development, and coaching methodologies.

· Supports and mentors newly recruited coaches, tutors, and staff to ensure effective implementation of curriculum and instructional expectations.

· Compiles data for use in a variety of reports, surveys, inventories and studies.

· Maintains, prepares, revises and disseminates department rules, regulations, policies, procedures and other pertinent reference information

· Provides technical guidance and assistance to administrative support staff.

· Performs other duties as requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required. Professional administrative experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **
Additionally, prefer a Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading/Literacy or Curriculum & Instruction. One year of professional teaching experience, instructional coaching, curriculum development, or training adults in an academic setting.

Additional Information

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None; however, the department may administer, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 13

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832/393-6032).

If you need special services or accommodations, please call 832-393-6032(TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.