Position Type:
ADMINISTRATION- CERTIFIED

Date Posted:
6/10/2021

Location:
Professional Development Center

Date Available:
07/01/2021

Closing Date:
06/20/2021

   PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU SUBMIT UPDATED INFORMATION TO YOUR APPLICATION FILE:

• ResumeLetter of Intent2 Professional ReferencesCopy of Certification or Verification Eligibility for Certification

SUMMARY Coordinates and directs the staff development of the district in a manner which is aligned with the mission of the school district. He/she is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the district's comprehensive staff development plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the district's

comprehensive staff development plan.

• Assists in defining the Staff Development Department's mission and goals.Communicates effectively and gains support for goals within the school system and community.Serves as a liaison between the district staff development office and state and national professional development offices and organizations.Sets high expectations and performance standards that lead to the attainment of department and district goals.Disseminates information regarding professional development opportunities to employees throughout the school district.Identifies and analyzes relevant information before making decisions or committing resources.Collaborates with principals, teachers, and other employees on staff development as an integral part of school improvement.Provide leadership for the development and implementation of professional development opportunities for the district.Coordinates the process for the approval and scheduling of district staff development.Supervises the scheduling of meeting rooms for staff development meetings.Maintains a master calendar of all approved professional development meeting scheduled in the district.Work collaboratively with district and school level leadership in the implementation of the district school improvement initiatives.Maintains inventory of space, equipment, and materials pertinent to staff development programs.Engages in and promotes professional growth through reviewing current educational literature and research findings, and attending professional conferences.Communicates effectively with the community and gains their support for school system goals, programs, and practices.Collaborates with local universities in professional development opportunities.Involves employees and the community, when appropriate, in the activities of the department to build a sense of shared responsibility for the quality results-driven professional development being provided.Encourages the volunteer participation of the community and uses their resources to enhance the quality professional development

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree from an accredited college/university and documented successful experience as a teacher. Should satisfy Louisiana State requirements for a teaching certificate.

SKILL RELATED
Excel in knowledge of curriculum techniques and delivery, and possess outstanding qualities in creative writing and human relations. Evidence of successful prior experience in professional development desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, presentations, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, administrators, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of assigned personnel. Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel controls, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move light weight.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to EBRPSS policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

FUNDING SOURCE
General Fund

SALARY SCHEDULE
AD104

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
12 months