Professional Learning Coordinator; SY- Professional Learning

Professional Learning Coordinator (26-27 SY) – Professional Learning

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB TITLE: Professional Learning Coordinator
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 230 days
REPORTS TO: Director of Professional Learning
PAY GRADE: Admin/Prof 4
DEPARTMENT: Professional Learning
DATE REVISED: 05/2021

Support the design, development, and implementation of professional learning activities for district staff. Provide job-embedded and ongoing professional learning, including coaching of collaborative teams, and large group training.

• Master’s Degree required
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• ESL Supplement required
• GT Endorsement preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience in curriculum area; secondary and elementary experience preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in instructional leadership roles

• General knowledge of all elementary and secondary curriculum areas
• Knowledge in design, development, training and implementation of programs
• Strong organization, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of State and district content standards and knowledge of district school improvement initiatives, including content standards, effective instruction, and assessment practices
• Skills in collaboration and the use of data to implement needed professional development

• Support the implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies to increase student achievement
• Suggest methods, procedures for implementing professional development at the campus/district level
• Assist in securing consultants, specialists, and other community resources for principals, teachers, or the departments of Academic Services and ensure that lodging/transportation needs of special guests are accommodated
• Collaborate with Curriculum and Instruction to plan/conduct workshops and teacher training institutes to introduce new methods and procedures to improve the quality of instruction
• Present and/or coordinate professional development programs at both the district and campus levels, including orientation of new teachers and the Learn2
  
  Inspire conference
• Work with the Digital Learning Department to facilitate the planning and application in the classroom of emerging technologies and provide online professional development

• Facilitate two-way communication to and from the school, concerning all aspects of school and district programs, policies, and other issues impacting student achievement and success
• Work cooperatively with all members of the instructional department
• Communicate with other administrative departments and Board of Trustees
• Assist in the development, communication, and implementation of the District Improvement Plan in order to meet professional development requirements for district and campus goals
• Serve on district committees and task forces that pertain to professional development that will impact instruction

• Collaboratively work with the Director of Professional Learning to plan and expend the allocated assigned funds throughout the school year
• Make recommendations to schools on appropriate resources to support the instructional program through professional development

• Participate in district/community projects, programs and contests designed to display educational achievement
• Interpret school programs for interested community members

• Stay abreast of current research by practice, by attending conferences, workshops, and reading professional literature
• Join, participate in, and work on committees associated with professional organizations

• Abide by the Professional Code of Ethics
• Adhere to all board policies and District administrative procedures

Physical/Mental Demands: Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem‑solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to coordinate district functions. Must interpret…