26 - Professional Development Technician

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

About The Position

The purpose of the Professional Development Technician is to ensure the efficient operation of the Professional Development Department and to provide administrative assistance to the department. The PD technician serves as the first point of contact for professional learning in the district and collaborates and coordinates with administrators and district staff to organize and manage all aspects of the professional learning program. The technician supports departmental staff with clerical, technical, and physical professional learning event preparation and set up, and assists with troubleshooting to ensure smooth delivery of Professional Learning at onsite and off site events. The technician assists with the administration and maintenance of Professional Development tracking software and handles confidential information in alignment with School District Policy. On a regular basis the professional development technician will professionally engage with a variety of stakeholders including District employees, parents, and the general public.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Five (5) years of secretarial/clerical experience
Previous experience providing end user technical and troubleshooting support
Typing certificate at the rate of 50 W.P.M.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally as needed
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in public school setting
Previous experience with professional development management system(s) (Frontline)
Spanish speaking skills

Responsibilities

Perform general office duties, keep an accurate and up to date filing system, operate appropriate office equipment, cordially answer telephone calls, make appointments, takes messages, process mail, schedule meetings, maintain appointment calendar
Screen incoming calls and correspondence and refer to appropriate staff for action
Respond to difficult issues, complaints, and requests exercising judgment in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations
Provide clerical support to the Director of Professional Development
Assist the Director of Professional Development in researching various Professional Development techniques and opportunities
Coordinate the calendar/schedule for the Director of Professional Development; locate when necessary; generally help facilitate efforts of the office of Professional Development
Assist in the writing, compilation, and proof of publications and documents as approved by supervisor for dissemination, clean up documents, and occasionally coordinate printing
Prepare, check accuracy and code all requisitions, purchase orders, travel reimbursement, check requests, and other forms and requests for approval by the Director of Professional Development
Perform all duties pertaining to committees, conferences, training sessions, workshops, and meetings as assigned by Director of Professional Development including planning, communicating, and coordinating these events and the set-up and clean up such meetings, including equipment and necessary supplies
Prepare agendas, minutes, mailings, and notifications for meetings
Correct grammatical errors, punctuation, and sentence structure of draft copies and proofread final copies of all material sent form the Professional Development Office
Provide clerical support to other staff as needed
Purchase supplies and assist with budget and expense report
Prepare correspondence to include but not limited to; bulletins, newsletters, handbooks, and other materials as requested.
Responsible for facilitating collection and compilation of information for reporting for state and federal funded programs under the direction of the Supervisor
Assist in the management and administration of the District Professional Development software. Assist employees in troubleshooting issues with current software (True North Logic) including log-in support and questions about signing up for classes, as well as creating and managing PD courses
Process course certifications and recertification credits, including fulfilling necessary requirements for CSU-P credit conversion
Occasional flexible schedule, with advanced notice, to include PD events/days as needed
Must be able to set up and problem solve with various technology related tools for PD events (large mobile screens, laptops, speakers, projectors, PA systems, adapters, internet connection, etc.)
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Professional Development