Executive Director of Talent Development

Executive Director of Talent Development

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Title: Executive Director of Talent Development

Job Code: 10000

Department: Talent Development

Date: December 5, 2025

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: 02

Compensation Range: $109,284 - $157,368 (Starting salary is expected to fall between $109,284 and $133,326, depending on qualifications and experience.)

The Executive Director of Talent Development provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all professional learning, employee growth systems, and compliance initiatives across both certified and non-certified staff. This role ensures that all district employees—teachers, administrators, and classified personnel—have equitable access to high-quality professional development, career pathways, and evaluation systems that promote excellence, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

The Executive Director leads a comprehensive Talent Development team responsible for instructional design, evaluation systems, onboarding, compliance training, and leadership development aligned with district goals and state mandates.

Directors of Talent Development, Office Professionals, Mentors and Peer Consulting Teachers.

• Strategic Leadership & Vision Develop and implement a district wide vision for Talent Development that fosters a culture of continuous learning, leadership growth, and organizational improvement.
• Oversee the design and delivery of aligned professional learning frameworks for all employee groups, ensuring relevance, accessibility, and compliance.
• Partner with the Superintendent’s Cabinet, Teaching & Learning, and HR leadership to integrate professional learning priorities into strategic plans and district initiatives.
• Guide the design of leadership development pipelines, mentorship programs, and succession planning efforts.
• Certified Employee Development and Evaluation Direct professional growth systems for certified personnel, including teachers, peer consulting coaches, mentor teachers, and administrators.
• Supervise the district’s evaluation system (e.g., Danielson Framework or equivalent), ensuring fidelity, calibration, and legal compliance.
• Lead mentor and induction programs to strengthen early-career educator retention and professional growth.
• Monitor licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements for compliance with state education standards.
• Use data analytics to evaluate professional learning impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.
• Manage and facilitate the Peer Assistance and Review Program for teachers on Needs Improvement Plans.
• Non-Certified Employee Development and Workforce Learning Lead the creation and management of training programs for all classified personnel, including paraprofessionals, office staff, maintenance, transportation, and nutrition services.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training (OSHA, FERPA, ethics, safety, etc.) and coordinate completion tracking through the district’s LMS or training management system.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to design career pathways and skills development initiatives that support advancement and retention.
• Implement onboarding programs that ensure new hires are equipped for success from day one.
• Systems, Data, and Compliance Oversight Oversee the integration and management of Talent Development information systems (e.g., Perform, B+, Power School, Vector Solutions, Frontline, etc.).
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and alignment between HRIS, evaluation, and learning systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards tracking training completion, evaluation outcomes, and certification compliance.
• Partner with IT and HRIS teams to resolve data discrepancies and streamline system functionality.
• Organizational Culture and Collaboration Build and maintain strong partnerships with district leaders, unions, and staff associations to promote collaboration and trust.
• Facilitate communication and transparency regarding professional learning, evaluation processes, and performance standards.
• Promote inclusivity and equity in professional learning opportunities for…