Manager, Teacher Development

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Located within the Office of Teaching and Learning, the Professional Learning Department leads the district-wide strategy for professional learning that improves the student experience and outcomes aligned to the CPS Instructional Core Vision. This includes learning opportunities for teachers, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, school administrators, network instructional support leaders, network chiefs and deputies, and central office team members. Reporting to the Director of Teacher Development, the Manager of Teacher Development ensures that the support provided by the Office of Teaching and Learning improves the student experience and outcomes aligned to the CPS Instructional Core Vision. The Manager of Teacher Development leverages their experience and expertise in the areas of professional learning and PreK-12 education to strengthen the impact and quality of professional learning across the district. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of the Skyline professional learning plan and ensuring a quality control process for all internal and external district-level professional learning. This position will collaborate closely with departments across Teaching & Learning and other offices, departments, and teams across CPS, and will lead a team of direct reports in ensuring a coherent vision for PreK-12 professional learning is scaled throughout CPS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university, required
Valid teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate content and grade-level endorsement is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in education leading the design, facilitation, and evaluation of professional learning experiences for adult learners, including the following, is required:
Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience
Experience leading a high-functioning team within the professional learning focus
Experience with program management, providing professional coaching, or managing others
Experience with strategic planning and adult learning to shape the cross-content district-wide professional learning strategy
Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning
Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success
Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish and articulate a vision and goals, set high standards, and effectively guide individuals and teams in the realization of expectations set
Excellent leadership development and instructional leadership skills; capable of coaching specialists and managers toward excellence, building the capacity of content area teams, and developing meaningful and high-impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously
Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff
Deep knowledge of equity issues in education; Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision, and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality, grade-level, standards-aligned learning opportunities
Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district
Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
Excellent technology and computer skills, including familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Office tools etc.

Nice To Haves

LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred
Master’s degree in a relevant field of study, preferred
Google Certified Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and/or other Educational Technology-related certifications, preferred
Experience leading curriculum adoption and implementation, preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Director of Teacher Development in leading the design and implementation of professional development strategy resulting in high levels of high quality curriculum adoption and effective implementation.
Contribute to strategic planning around professional learning initiatives to support a district-wide vision for teaching & learning
Build the capacity of Teacher Development Specialists to support the effective implementation of strategic models for curriculum-based professional learning across all CPS content areas and grade levels
Engage in regular progress monitoring and feedback cycles to deepen the impact of Teacher Development Specialists and professional learning
Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of a high-functioning and collaborative team of professionals capable of effectively executing the professional learning plan and meeting both deadlines and expectations
Lead and oversee the implementation of curriculum-based professional learning (design and delivery) at scale for multiple CPS stakeholders (e.g., teachers and school leaders, central office team members, network teams, and external partners) to facilitate Skyline implementation across all content areas and grade levels
Manage the execution of the quality-control process for curriculum-based Skyline professional learning across all content areas and grade levels
Collaborate with Content Managers through centralized meeting structures to ensure school-facing supports reflect a coherent vision for teaching and learning across content areas
Facilitate regular meetings with Teacher Development Specialists, Content Specialists, and Curriculum Designers to identify priority areas for continuous improvement of Skyline
Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives including cross-departmental programs, RFPs, and resource development
Manage vendor partnerships that support district priorities, including those focused on curriculum-based professional learning and successful implementation of high-quality curricula
Keep abreast of innovative professional development techniques, strategies, and modalities to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the district’s professional learning strategy
Model the intentional, effective use of instructional technology in professional learning contexts and daily work, including communications, organization, and management tasks
Other duties and work streams as assigned