Coordinator- Professional Learning

Pay Grade: 860 (Min $367.92 per day)
Work Days: 226

Primary Purpose:

Reporting to the Director of Professional Learning, the Professional Learning Coordinator will design, implement, and evaluate professional learning programs, events, and systems for campus and non-campus staff, collaborating with the Professional Learning team, campus and district administrators, and a variety of stakeholders for the purpose of serving as a liaison and resource, identifying training needs, and coordinating professional learning services within the District.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related area
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
• Principal Certification (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in designing and delivering training for campus and district level staff
• Ability to learn and use a wide variety of technological tools for communication, design, data management, file maintenance, word processing, and content creation
• Working knowledge of training and/or supervision of personnel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, develop, and manage multiple projects
• Understanding of adult learning principles and best practices for professional learning design and delivery
• Ability work effectively on a team and with a variety of stakeholders

Experience:

• At least five years successful teaching experience (preferred)
• At least two years experience in an instructional leadership role (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure exceptional staff development opportunities through effective needs assessments, learning design, implementation, and evaluation
• Work individually and in collaboration with other departments in developing engaging professional learning opportunities that encompass the district's core beliefs, integrate effective use of adult learning strategies, and align with T-TESS and T-PESS, as appropriate
• Collaborate with campus leadership in the design, coordination, and delivery of campus-specific professional learning
• Support district leadership in developing and implementing leadership pipeline programs and activities
• Support district departments in designing and delivering student management coaching and support
• Prepare a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
• Research, support, and manage a variety of resources, including in-person and online courses, materials, and training consultants, to support the development of programs aligned to our district goals, initiatives, and plans
• Plan logistics for professional learning events
• Develop enterprise knowledge of the professional learning catalog and transcript system (PowerSchool or similar) in order to lead system training and support for all district staff
• Create and manage highly organized and user-friendly library of Professional Development resources to include on-line learning opportunities
• Support the district appraisal process to include training, goal setting, and the completion and submission of performance documents to HR
• Serve as consultant (to departments and campus staff) to facilitate team building, vision/mission setting, and employee growth opportunities
• Schedule activities effectively and secure resources needed to accomplish goals related to professional learning

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May supervise other employees as assigned

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Frequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

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