- Directly manages a team of Professional Learning Specialists that directly support curriculum implementation through professional learning, coaching and modeling for various members of school Instructional Leadership teams.
- Fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement among the Professional Learning Specialist team by providing professional learning, coaching and modeling.
- Monitors the direct support to schools that Professional Learning Specialists provide, including advising on priority areas and schools and adjusting support accordingly.
- In collaboration with the Assistant Superintendents and the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, evaluates the effectiveness of instructional resource implementation and adjusts strategic supports as needed to meet the evolving needs of leaders and educators.
- Provides leadership in the areas of school-based support, staff development and the effective utilization of instructional materials aligned to the core curriculum.
- Assists with instructional walk-throughs in order to analyze teaching practices, support schools and teachers to attain high quality instructional practices, and provide professional development support based on a teacher and school's area of need.
- Manages all components of the professional learning and collaboration between Assistant Superintendents and Professional Learning Specialists including the identification of needed content and skill development to ensure a coherent professional plan
- Develops strategies that connect curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development for effective data driven interventions to improve teaching and learning.
- Coordinates with the Office of Research and Evaluation and the District Performance Office to support school leaders to obtain on-going periodic assessments results on their students and how to best use the results to deliver differentiated instruction.
- Trains network staff, including Professional Learning Specialists, school-based staff, and other central offices to deliver professional development sessions to members of Instructional Leadership Teams, including Principals, Assistant Principals, and school-based Teacher Leaders.
- Reviews and assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of professional development activities.
- Organizes the analysis of multiple data sources to determine instructional support plans for schools.
- Addresses problems and concerns regarding instruction and coordinates resources as needed to provide timely and effective responses.
- Directs the activities of staff engaged in the scheduling, coordination and provision of staff development workshops; determines appropriate learning objectives, revising and/or adapting instructional methodology; ensures that staff development workshops are effective in meeting assessed needs and achieving departmental and District objectives.
- Reviews and evaluates proposals submitted by external organizations to conduct workshops and seminars and makes decisions as to the propriety and effectiveness of their contractual services.
- Develops and monitors timeline for completion of projects.
- Attends professional meetings as appropriate to support curriculum development
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Six years of full-time, paid, professional experience in an urban secondary educational setting, at least three of which have been in a leader capacity (e.g. mentor teacher, AA, or AP).
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Director, Instructional Support - Philadelphia, United States - The School District Of Philadelphia
Description
Title:
Director, Instructional Support (ELA)
Department: Office of Professional Learning
Reports To:
Executive Director, Leadership Development
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to approximately 200,000 students.
The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities and who are committed to ensuring all students achieve.
Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?Job Summary:
Office of Professional Learning Specialty:
Designs strategic instructional supports that provide various members of a school's Instructional Leadership Team with the necessary skills and content knowledge to establish high quality teaching and learning through the implementation of the district's curriculum materials.
Manages and informs the work of Professional Learning Specialists, who work directly in schools, in addition to serving as a liaison between the Assistant Superintendent and the Office of Professional Learning.
Coordinates with other departmental leaders to ensure that the educational needs of all students are met, including those with diverse learning needs, in such areas as, but not limited to, ELL, special education, gifted instruction, and differentiated instruction.
Provides leadership in professional development to ensure the effective implementation of the district's adopted curriculum materials in all subject areasEssential Functions:
Office of
Professional Learning English Language Arts Specialty:
Other Functions:
Minimum Requirements:
OR
Certificates/Licenses:
OR
NOTE:
An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of:
o periodic assessments and on-going informal assessments and strategies to support students based on the results.
o site visit protocols for walk-throughs.
o the modern principles, practices and methods of educational administration.
o the principles and theories of adult learning.
o curriculum development and implementation as well as authentic assessment practices.
o instructional strategies related to curriculum and content.
o governmental statues and regulations relating to instruction and curriculum
o the effective use of technology in the delivery of staff development programs.
o supervisory methods and techniques.
o current research regarding communities of learners, instructional practices linked to student achievement, differentiated instruction, mentoring, coaching and emergent technologies.
o project-based learning, blended learning and experiential learning.o instructional practices which contribute to a college going culture among non-traditional students.
o national standards, the current trends, developments, practices, objectives and theories of staff development.
o curriculum development and implementation and instructional strategies related to curriculum, content and problem solving.
o the principles, practices and methods of education in Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, or World Languages.
o a variety of pedagogical modalities.
o standards and current curriculum frameworks.
o research-based school improvement designs and current issues facing urban public education.
o governmental mandates impacting education.
o differentiated instruction.
o current best practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment.
o research related to the field of expertise and the ability to apply this research to practical situations.
Demonstrated skill in:
o collecting, analyzing and using data.
o the use of technology to access student assessment results for informing instruction.
o data management including interpretation, solutions and applications.
o coaching and modeling for school-based staff and leaders.
Demonstrated ability to:
o supervise implementing interventions (strategy groups, conferencing, guided reading groups, etc.) based on formal and informal assessment results.
o design and facilitate school led workshops for staff development incorporating assessments and interventions into current curriculum.
o build relationships and help teachers and principals feel comfortable with and understand instruction.
o provide leadership in professional development design and implementation.
o coordinate, facilitate and implement diversified professional development programs.
o engage adult learners in meaningful, research-based staff development designs.
o use disaggregated student data to determine adult learning priorities, monitor progress and help sustain continuous improvement.
o use multiple sources of information to guide improvement and demonstrate its impact.
o prepare educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly and supportive learning environments, and hold high expectations for their academic achievement.
o deepen educators' content knowledge and provide them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards.
o evaluate, manage, and interpret data and prepare cogent recommendations.o plan, develop, conduct and oversee a comprehensive instructional support program and staff development program for a large urban school district.
o review, select and adapt resources to better support schools in academic achievement.o assess staff development and instructional support needs.
o review, select and adapt course materials for a variety of staff development sessions.
o oversee and review formative assessment content and design.
o interpret all relevant District and federal rules and regulations concerning program administration.
o guide and channel resources, ideas for recommendations for problem solution and refinement.
o manage and interpret data.
o use a personal computer.
o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination:
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information.
Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
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