Director of Professional Development

Syracuse City School District•Syracuse, NY

20h

About The Position

The Director of Professional Development facilitates the planning, implementation, and monitoring of professional learning opportunities for teachers, administrators, and selected district staff and partners. In addition to understanding effective, research-based professional development standards and delivery models, the Director of Professional Development will demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to meet the needs of diverse learners. The goal of this position is to make significant contributions to improving student achievement by supervising the design, delivery, and promotion of high-quality professional learning and by communicating the district's high expectations for each student, teacher, and administrator.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, administration or related field and course work should include English as a New Language, Bilingual Education, Linguistics, and Cross-Cultural Studies.
New York State certification as a School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA)
Requires accessibility to attend meetings, activities and events outside normal working hours.
Superior interpersonal, oral communication and written skills.
Excellent organizational, and facilitation skills.
Training and/or 3-5 years of experience in staff development, leadership development, instructional design, and school improvement.
Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.
Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.

Nice To Haves

Training and/or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with Standards for Professional Learning as established by learning forward and NYSED Framework for Professional Development.
Analyzes and uses data to identify professional development needs and to evaluate, improve and report on program effectiveness.
Develops, coordinates and oversees district-wide professional learning programs in alignment with district goals and initiatives.
Communicates the goals, plans and progress of the district professional learning program.
Participates in the development of the district school calendar to ensure adequate professional learning time.
Establishes strong working relationships with school and district staff.
Communicates available professional learning activates to school and district staff.
Collaborates on the design and implementation of a comprehensive Professional Development Plan of all staff.
Implements professional learning opportunities through multiple delivery models including, formal structured workshops and digital platforms.
Organizes, maintains and supports professional learning communities.
Keeps abreast of innovative professional development techniques to provide the district with the highest quality of professional development activities.
Collaborates and maintains the recording and reporting of Professional Development hours and participation.