Job Information
Cedar Rapids Community School District ELSC - Professional Learning Lead in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
ELSC - Professional Learning Lead JobID: 12582
Position Type:
Teacher Leadership/ Teacher Leadership
Date Posted:
4/22/2024
Location:
ELSC
Date Available:
2024-2025 School Year
POSITION TITLE: Professional Learning Lead
CLASSIFICATION: Teacher Leadership
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
JOB GOAL: To provide support and leadership related to the development and delivery of professional learning across the district for both classified and certified staff members. Provides appropriate resources and technical assistance to sustain an effective system of professional learning driven by the continuous improvement cycle.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)
Collects and determines professional development needs for both classified and certified staff.
Uses data to develop, implement, monitor and adapt services to help ensure effective support.
Designs and delivers professional learning based on the Iowa Professional Development Model.
Integrates research into the design and delivery of best practices for professional learning.
Collaborates and supports teacher leadership by consulting with teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators regarding best practices for classroom and building educational programs.
Collects and analyzes both input and impact data on professional learning to guide decisions.
Models, implements and assesses strategies related to learning, social, emotional, and behavioral needs through collaboration with teacher leaders, teachers, and administrators.
Provides ongoing support to educational staff related to applicable rules and laws.
Follows policies, procedures, standards and rules in accordance with national and state laws, the Iowa Dept of Education, and Cedar Rapids CSD, which includes, but is not limited to, developing and maintaining proper and adequate records and documentation.
Collaborates and supports mentoring and induction program through high-quality professional learning and serves as an in-district support for beginning educators.
Collaborates with the Human Resource Office to focus on recruitment and retention of high quality staff members.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/APTITUDES
Ability to problem solve independently and with others, take initiative, and work independently without supervision.
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines
Capacity to represent the District professionally, including confidentiality, collegiality, and obtaining and utilizing additional training as necessary.
Works with exceptional trust and integrity.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage change initiatives.
Ability to organize, prioritize, initiate tasks, and assume responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with teachers and campus and district-level administration in developing and implementing best practices.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community.
Skill in deploying staff and resources to support instructional programs effectively.
Ability to establish priorities and multi-task.
Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels.
Demonstrate commitment to closing the achievement gap and ensuring students transition successfully to post-secondary endeavors.
Demonstrate a willingness to put the interests of students above all others.
Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations.
Proficient in Google Suites.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION, LICENSE and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required
Experience in designing and delivery professional development required
Experience in project management preferred
Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience preferred
A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Valid Teaching License
SALARY: Teacher Salary + $10,000 Stipend for additional nightly and summertime work which will include but not limited to: School Board, SIAC, and Community Meetings as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
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 stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to type/word process, file documents, manipulate papers, and use a copying machine. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as office materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
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 often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that will require the employee arrive and leave as directed and may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will be required to work occasionally in outdoor environments.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747.