Director, Professional Learning
Category:
District Leadership
Job Function:
Administration
Department:
Professional Learning
Summary
The Director of Professional Learning provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of all aspects of the Fulton County Schools Professional Learning System.
Essential Duties
- Leads Level Up Fulton comprehensive professional learning plan
- Supports school and District improvement priorities through development of teacher, administrator, and staff learning opportunities
- Coordinates with school administrators and other departments to effectively support new teachers to improve instruction in the classroom and increase retention of effective teachers
- Aligns teacher professional learning with teacher evaluation system and school improvement goals to improve teacher effectiveness
- Supports teacher leadership development programs
- Supports the implementation of standards-based instruction in all classrooms through development and implementation of effective professional learning opportunities
- Supports the use of instructional technology tools and processes to improve instruction through effective professional learning opportunities
- Coordinates with District and building administrators, a variety of committees, etc., for the purpose of serving as a liaison and resource, identifying professional learning needs and/or coordinating professional learning services for new teachers and mentors within the District
- Researches a variety of information to develop new programs that meet new teacher/mentor learning needs
- Supports private schools with planning and implementation of professional learning plans in alignment with Title IIa procedures
- Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform duties
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Master’s Degree in Education
Certification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching Certification
Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Leadership Certification
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory and/or administrative experience preferably in education and 3 years of classroom teaching experience required; Prior experience in leading professional learning opportunities, preferably at the school and District level; Experience working within a large complex organization
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Detailed knowledge and experience with standards-based instruction and assessment best practice
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners across multiple disciplines and levels
- Demonstrated knowledge in differentiation and meeting the needs of varied adult learners
- Proven ability to conduct professional development programs and project planning, management, and evaluation
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse audiences
- Ability to plan and implement short and long-range goals and objectives
- Ability to work collaboratively with others in program planning and delivery
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other technology tools
- Excellent presentation and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Demands
- Physical activities associated with normal office environment
Posting ID:
34416
Director, Professional Learning
Req ID:
Fulton County Schools
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta