Director, 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 CertificationMust 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