Director of Professional Learning

OPEN UNTIL FILLED AFTER 5 DAY REQUIRED POSTING

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Direct and manage the districts professional learning program. Ensure that the learning and delivery of training programs for administrators teachers professionals and all support staff both instructional and noninstructional is effective and efficient incorporates district goals and supports student achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Masters degree in education human resources organizational learning or related field

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Preferred Valid Texas principals certificate/mid-management certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum instruction and assessment

Knowledge of professional learning programs and adult learning strategies

Ability to interpret policy procedures and data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Demonstrated skill in project planning and implementation of training programs

Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills

Work Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; standing walking occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including prolonged keyboarding & use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)

Environment: Work with frequent interruptions; Must maintain professional demeanor under stress; must have problem solving skills; occasional irregular hours

Travel: Frequent in district travel occasional out of district travel

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience:

5 years classroom teacher experience

3 years instructional leadership experience

3 years experience developing and delivering training programs to adult learners

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Professional Learning and Program Management

1. Oversee the learning and delivery of professional learning programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement. Develop long-range plan of professional learning to further the district vision.
2. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the districts goals and objectives. Ensure that goals and objectives are developed using effective collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques.
3. Monitor and evaluate professional learning programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers participants and principals applied research and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate.
4. Secure consultants specialists and other community resources to deliver training programs.
5. Ensure availability of time resources materials and technology to support accomplishment of education goals.
6. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives.
7. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals teachers staff parents and community members.
8. Develop and administer the professional learning budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Policy Reports and Law

9. Facilitate learning of district and campus reports related to progress on professional learning courses of study.

10. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as required.

11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

with state district and school regulations and policies foreducatorsincluding the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.

13. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Chief of Staff

Required Experience:

Director