Director of Professional Growth and Innovation
About The Position
The Director of Professional Growth and Innovation is responsible for the strategic design, coordination, and delivery of high-quality professional development opportunities for Cape Cod Collaborative staff and its member school districts. This role works collaboratively with district leadership, Cape Cod Collaborative administration, and external partners to identify professional learning needs and develop responsive growth opportunities that strengthen instructional practice, leadership capacity, and organizational effectiveness across the region. The Director also plays a key role in expanding Cape Cod Collaborative services to meet the evolving needs of member districts. This includes developing sustainable, revenue-generating professional development and shared-service initiatives that enhance district capacity while supporting the long-term growth and sustainability of the Collaborative.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (or higher, preferred) in education, educational leadership, or a related field.
- Massachusetts DESE administrator licensure or eligibility for licensure.
- Demonstrated experience in professional development planning, coordination, or instructional leadership.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles, district professional development systems, and collaborative service models.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in or with educational collaboratives or multiple school districts.
- Knowledge of DESE initiatives, professional development requirements, and grant programs.
- Experience designing fee-based, grant-funded, or shared-service initiatives.
- Experience facilitating professional development for educators or administrators.
- Collaborative and service-oriented leadership style.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities independently and effectively.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker with a practical, systems-level approach.
- Commitment to equity, continuous improvement, and educator growth.
Responsibilities
- Strategic design, coordination, and delivery of high-quality professional development opportunities
- Collaborate with district leadership, Cape Cod Collaborative administration, and external partners to identify professional learning needs
- Develop responsive growth opportunities that strengthen instructional practice, leadership capacity, and organizational effectiveness
- Expand Cape Cod Collaborative services to meet the evolving needs of member districts
- Develop sustainable, revenue-generating professional development and shared-service initiatives
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
