Director of Professional Learning and Development

Qualifications

1.  / Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
2.  / Certification as a School Principal by the State of Florida required.
3.  / Minimum of three years successful experience as a school administrator (Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean).
4.  / Minimum of five years successful experience as a classroom teacher.
5.  / Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Job Goal / Scope
Responsible for the development, administration and coordination of management and instructional inventory, appraisal, training, counseling, placement, and related programs designed to provide an adequate and continuing flow of qualified management personnel to fill leadership and executive requirements of the organization. Conduct research, develop and coordinate training programs, districtwide recruitment, and recommend development programs and strategies for instructional and non-instructional professional learning. Responsible for the District’s certification program for instructional and administrative staff, National Board Certified Teacher program, and professional programs for continued development of all District staff. Responsible for providing professional development to all employee groups, including support personnel. Manage all facets of teacher certification as required by law.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of professional development techniques and procedures; demonstrated knowledge of educational programs; ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner in both verbal and written mediums; skilled at using high level interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships; ability to lead groups and facilitate training to diverse audiences; possess skills related to problem solving, planning, supervising, organizing and scheduling; ability to handle sensitive personnel matters in a timely and professional manner. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality is paramount.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

1.  / Develop, implement, and monitor employee performance appraisal systems, including Professional Development Assistance Plans.
2.  / Coordinate development of the Master In-service Plan to include: certification, non-instructional, and administrative in-service and the Preparing New Principals Program.
3.  / Facilitate district advisory meetings and training sessions to build leadership capacity in schools and departments.
4.  / Manage compliance with Florida Professional Learning Evaluation Protocol and national professional learning standards in all District in-service programs.
5.  / Collaborate with District staff to develop, implement, and evaluate the Learning Management System for Brevard County, including 21st century online professional development components integrated with student data and performance appraisal data.
6.  / Maintain Brevard’s program for preparing and supporting principals.
7.  / Manage leadership updates for instructional leaders with extensive involvement of Assistant Superintendents.
8.  / Organize recruitment efforts for leadership roles.
9.  / Coordinate assignments of student teacher interns and other internship placements; serve as liaison between Brevard Public Schools and colleges & universities.
10.  / Supervise administrative certification extension using in-service points.
11.  / Develop professional development protocol for all levels of District staff.
12.  / Assist in planning policy and procedures for Human Resources Services.
13.  / Responsible for the Human Resources Management and Development Plan (HRMD), including the training, evaluation, and preparation of administrators.
14.  / Manage teacher certification activities including initial, temporary, and renewals District-wide including add-on and National Board Certification.
15.  / Develop and implement on-line professional development program management in collaboration with Educational Technology staff.
16.  / Conduct the annual on-line Training Needs Assessment Survey of teachers and produce data for District planning and policy.
17.  / Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the B.E.S.T. teaching model District-wide.
18.  / Provide outstanding customer service and use positive interpersonal communications skills.
19.  / Make all decisions and perform all tasks in accordance with Brevard Public Schools’ organizational values.
20.  / Ensure compliance with Board rules and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Perform tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions (ADA Compliance)

Light Work: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

The Brevard County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
Terms of Employment
Compensation & Position Details
Salary Schedule: / Non-Bargaining / Date Developed: / 2/6/2013
Pay Grade: / 29 / Dates Revised: / 4/27/2016
Pay Code: / D / Dates Board Approved: / 3/12/2013
Pay Type: / DL / Function: / Human Resources Services
Pay Schedules: / 12 Month / Classification: / Human Resources Services
FLSA Status: / Exempt / BPS Position Code: / D0230

Draft Developed By: / Deputy Superintendent / Chief Human Resources Officer
For HR Use Only:
Labor Relations Services: / Jim Hickey
Compensation Services: / Rick Morton
Classification Approved By: / Carol Kindt

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