SUMMARY: The Learning and Professional Development Coordinator supports and enhances the skills of SCV35 educational staff. This role focuses on training, developing, and retaining new teachers, pathways teachers, long-term substitute teachers, and instructional aides to ensure high-quality instruction and successful student learning across the District.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Promotes awareness and provides training in State standards.
- Ensures the implementation of Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP). Collaborates with principals and their instructional teams to develop and model effective instructional strategies.
- Design and conduct comprehensive training programs for various educational roles, including new teachers, pathways teachers, para pros, and the high school education pathway.
- Develop and implement professional development workshops and seminars.
- Co-create individualized plans for educators based on assessments and observations.
- Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback to improve teaching practices.
- Collaborate with school administrators to align training with institutional goals and standards.
- Stay updated on current educational trends, methodologies, and technologies.
- Mentor new teachers and provide ongoing support throughout their first year.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments.
- Completes other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction or closely related field; AND five (5) years of teaching experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Arizona Teaching Certificate.
- Specific technical skills training and certifications may be required depending upon area of assignment.
Required Knowledge of:
- State and District testing requirements and standards.
- Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision, and training.
- SIOP instructional practices and methods of classroom teaching and management.
- Core and intervention curriculum and materials.
- Adult/child and adult/adult learning theories
Required Skills in:
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office equipment.
- Understanding lesson planning using the District lesson plan template.
- Analyzing and interpreting testing programs and data.
- Development and implementation of curriculum and performance-based assessments.
- Practices methods involved in providing quality customer service.
- Committee facilitation.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.