Specialist, Professional Development

Summary: The Professional Learning Specialist designs, implements, evaluates and refines professional learning for teachers related to: evidence of student learning, data analysis, instructional best practices, collaborative team planning, individual professional growth, reflective practices, and effective technology integration.

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

• Initiates, plans, executes, and evaluates professional learning aligned to CMS Strategic Plan 2024
• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of instructional coaching protocols and brings evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with teachers and other instructional leaders
• Uses various training methods to develop teachers in instructional strategies and best practices to increase student achievement
• Leads the modification and improvement of teaching methods focused on cultural responsiveness and equity
• Creates positive relationships with teachers and other instructional leaders
• Maintains communication with all levels of customers (schools, learning communities, central services, etc.)
• Commits to continuous improvement, professional learning, and remains current with educational research
• Collaborates with NCDPI to ensure fidelity and compliance of state mandated programming
• Performs related duties as assigned
  
  

Education And Experience

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree
• Four years of successful teaching experience
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in professional learning techniques
  
  

Desired

• Ten years of increasingly responsible experience in professional learning techniques
  
  

Licensing / Certification Requirements: NC licensure in any teaching area (with the exception of a restricted CTE or ROTC licensure) or School Guidance Counselor required. Possession of or ability to obtain valid NC Curriculum/Instruction or Education specialist certification preferred.