Director of & Professional Learning

Director of Employee Experience & Professional Learning

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Job : 5556673 Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

PENDERGAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Employee Experience & Professional Learning

EXEMPT: Yes JOB CODE:

SALARY LEVEL: Administrative DEPARTMENT: Talent Management

LOCATION: District Office TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Month

REPORTS TO
:
Chief Talent Officer DATE APPROVED: 2/3/2026

POSITION LEVEL: Administrative

SUMMARY: The Director of Employee Experience & Professional Learning serves as the district’s enterprise leader for workforce development, employee engagement, and professional learning systems. Reporting to the Chief Talent Officer (CTO) and housed within Human Resources, the Director is responsible for designing, leading, and continuously improving integrated systems that shape the employee experience across the full employee lifecycle, including career development pathways and coaching structures that support employees in clarifying goals and planning for long‑term growth.

The role unifies employee engagement, onboarding, professional learning, leadership development, and compliance‑related training into a coherent, high‑impact talent system. The Director ensures that all employees—teachers, administrators, and support staff—are supported through intentional onboarding, continuous learning, career planning, and culture‑building practices that strengthen performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

In alignment with the district’s strategic plan and core values, the Director partners closely with district and school leaders to align adult learning, career development, and engagement strategies with instructional priorities and workforce needs. Through data‑informed decision‑making and a continuous improvement mindset, the Director advances a positive, inclusive organizational culture and ensures professional learning and career development systems contribute meaningfully to employee growth, leadership capacity, and student success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Previous experience in progressively responsible roles in professional development, human resources, talent management, instructional leadership, or organizational learning.
• Demonstrated success designing and managing large‑scale training, engagement, and culture systems in education or a complex organization.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, adult learning, and change management expertise.
• Effective listening and relationship‑building skills with the public, staff, students, media, and school guests.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Diplomatic, tactful, and effective consulting, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Advanced database, record‑keeping, and technology skills (e.g., LMS platforms, engagement dashboards).
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

• Master’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Experienced public school educator
• Experience as a successful public school leader
• Experience with learning management systems, digital credentials, and blended learning models
• Background in leadership development, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives
• Valid Arizona administrative certification or eligibility for appropriate certification.

Such alternatives to the above required and preferred qualifications as the Superintendent / Designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Lead district wide employee experience and engagement initiatives aligned to the district’s strategic plan and Enterprise operating model.
• Design and implement employee engagement strategies addressing recruitment, onboarding, retention, morale, and workplace culture.
• Facilitate employee surveys,…