1 Director of Instructional Practices and Professional Development Job in Allentown, PA
Allentown School District is Hiring a Director of Instructional Practices and Professional Development Near Allentown, PA
- JobID: 1274
- A bachelor’s in education and/or other related arts field of study and hold a valid and current Pennsylvania Instructional II Elementary or Secondary Teaching Certificate
- A Master's Degree in the area(s) of Supervisory or Curriculum and Supervision.
- A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience and three (3) years of administrative experience including a combination of school-level and district-level.
- Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
- Excellent communication skills
- Recent experience in planning and administering school-wide and/or district-wide professional development, preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Knowledge of and flexibility in the use of computers and software programs typically used within the classroom
- A valid and current operator's license for a motor vehicle and have access to an operable vehicle for traveling within and outside the district
- Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the District’s Professional Development Plan in collaboration will all District stakeholders.
- Responsible for planning and implementing administrative retreats.
- Processes conference and professional development attendance forms for all employees following supervisory approvals.
- Facilitates the offering of research-based staff development opportunities that are aligned with district goals for achieving exemplary performance by students, faculty and staff members
- Coordinates procedures, timetables, selection of coordinators/presenters, assignment of sites and participants, the preparation and timely dissemination of notices, and all other practical elements for staff development programs.
- Develops a District-wide professional development calendar and oversees the district directed professional development day.
- Supports professional development initiatives outlined in school improvement plans.
- Plans and implements summer professional development opportunities for staff.
- Collaborates with the Director of Grants and Development to utilize professional development funds from grants.
- Collaborates with appropriate personnel in the development, writing, and implementation of proposals and board memos to acquire approval and/or funding.
- Incorporates, within staff development programs, an awareness of adult learning styles and the adjustments essential to facilitate change
- Monitors the instructional practices of staff members in maintaining learned skills in professional development through consultation with principals.
- Designs a system to identify and share best practices among district personnel and employees.
- Conducts evaluations of staff development’s effectiveness in achieving district and school goals for student learning.
- Focuses professional development based on new instructional initiatives, data analysis and staff need.
- Serves as a liaison between the School District and other organizations offering professional development.
- Collaborates with Ex. Director of Human Resources for the development of orientation programs for teaching staff, day-by-day substitute teachers, administrators, professionals, secretaries, and paraprofessionals.
- Prepares and manages the district’s budget for staff development.
- Performs such tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Chief Academic Office, and/or Superintendent
Administration/Director
5/2/2022
Administration Center - Allentown, PA Director of Instructional Practices and Professional Development
Salary Range: $105,750 - $148,050
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Summary
The Director of Instructional Practices and Professional Development plans, directs, administers, and coordinates best practices in curriculum and instructional strategies and develops comprehensive professional development calendar in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the superintendent and school board by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.Job Summary
Full Time
Business Services
$61k-87k (estimate)
04/06/2023
07/13/2024
allentownsd.org
BETHLEHEM, PA
1,000 - 3,000
1774
AZIZ ATTIEH
$200M - $500M
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About Allentown School District
The Allentown School District is part of 17 square miles that encompass the City of Allentown with a total population of 118,032 (US Census, 2010). The richness of Allentown's diversity is strengthened by the District's central role in educating for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the cultural, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages. 25 academic buildings throughout the City. To find out more about the City of Allentown, go to: www.allentownpa.gov. Allentown is part of the Lehigh Valley... area, for information about the area, go to: www.discoverlehighvalley.com. This district is led by Thomas E. Parker who was named Superintendent for Allentown School District in December 2016 and began his new role on July 1, 2017. Facts and Figures (as of Winter 2017) - Current Enrollment: 16,628 Grade-Level Enrollment: - Elementary Schools & Early Childhood Centers (15): 7,976 - Middle Schools (4): 3,520 - High Schools (3): 5,369 Families denoted as Low Income (as of 12/3/15): 89.1% Percentage of students receiving Free/Reduced Lunch: 100% Total Personnel: 2,292 - ASD is the third largest urban school system out of 500 Districts in the Commonwealth. - Serving a community with a poverty rate of 38.64% of the City's population. (2013 Census) - Seven different employee associations/unions including the Allentown Education Association, an affiliate of the National Education Association and the Pennsylvania State Education Association. - The Allentown School District Foundation, established in 2009 as a 501(c) 3 tax exempt independent public charity, is expanding enrichment opportunities for ASD students.
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