Director of Professional Learning and School Improvement

Greenbush – The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for an anticipated Director of Professional Learning and School Improvement at the Greenbush Campus in Girard or Lawrence.

Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2025.  Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Job Summary:

The Director of Professional Learning and School Improvement oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the professional learning, programming, and services related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and continuous school improvement. The Director works closely with educators, administrators, state leaders, and other stakeholders to identify strategies for academic advancement and the implementation of evidence-based, learning and leadership practices. Additionally, the Director plays a key role in leading, developing, and supervising Greenbush staff who are responsible for the professional learning of others, fostering a

high-performing environment where all team members are supported and empowered to excel. The person serving in this role will regularly collaborate with other leaders on the Greenbush Learning and Leadership Services Team, ensuring continuity of services that are aligned with the core values and mission of Greenbush as well as educational standards and practices that support improvement. The Director of Professional Learning and School Improvement is committed to fostering professional environments that promote effective and credible teaching, learning, and school improvement efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Valid driver’s license required for employment. REAL ID is required if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.
• Master’s Degree, preferably in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, and/or Teacher Leader.
• Valid Kansas teaching license.
• Leadership and coaching experiences at a system level, whether that be as a building or district administrator, or serving as a current instructional leader with systems-level responsibilities.
• Knowledge of and leadership experiences with high-quality instruction, assessment, curriculum alignment, and State School Improvement and Accreditation processes.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver effective professional development, both in person and virtually.

 Preferred:

• Kansas Building or District Administrator license.
• Experience in a district-level role with responsibilities for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement efforts. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

Organizational Leadership and Development of Internal Staff:

• Lead and provide guidance for internal teams that makes certain everyone is working toward a common mission and is contributing to the success of the organization.
• Communicate and lead a vision for curriculum, instruction, assessment and school improvement services that are high-quality, evidence-based, and adaptable to needs within the field.
• Supervise and evaluate staff, ensuring that programming and services are relevant, meet high standards, and are credible.
• Monitor and assess the value and effectiveness of all professional learning and school improvement services.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a resource to educators, administrators, and Greenbush staff members for matters related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement.
• Establish strong relationships with external stakeholders, including other Service Centers, and KSDE constituents.
• Offer individual consultation and guidance for educators and administrators.
• Organize forums for networking, knowledge-sharing, and professional development.
• Help build networks between districts and with external partners.                                                                         
• Collaborate with internal team members on marketing and hospitality for team events.

Organize and Provide Professional Learning

• Provide professional learning on matters related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement and accreditation, including initiatives with KSDE, vendors, and school districts.
• Support the continuous growth and skill development of departmental staff members.
• Organize and collaborate to lead in-person and virtual forums designed to support instructional leaders.
• Gather, analyze, and use data to refine and adjust future professional learning initiatives and ensure they are meeting the intended outcomes.
• Organize, plan, coordinate, and facilitate internal and statewide events, including a Textbook and Materials fair, Greenbush University, and Instructional Leader Summits.

Operational Items:

• Manage the budgeting and allocation of resources and departmental purchase, billing, and reimbursement authorizations, ensuring efficient use of departmental funding.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of procedures and policies that comply with state regulations and best practices.
• Utilize HR systems for tracking and approving leave balances, submitting leave requests, and ensuring proper documentation for absences.
• Utilize the registration system and collaborate with the hospitality team for scheduling, planning, and delivery of professional learning sessions.
• Approve department purchase and billing authorizations, reimbursements, and communicate with the business office on budgetary items.

 General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain timely
2. Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the
3. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal
4. Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and
5. Ability to work alone and in groups to provide
6. Maintain professional relationships with
7. Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or
8. Demonstrate proficiency in ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.
9. Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and
10. Follow all safety requirements as directed by the
11. Regular and predictive attendance in designated work location as determined by the Executive Director or
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Lifting up to 40   
2. Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and
3. Sit/stand for long periods of
4. Work in loud/stressful
5. Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical
6. Being exposed to infectious and contagious
7. Being exposed to hazardous
8. Being exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security and that are not ADA

Excellent benefit package:  Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employee’s retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their immediate family can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.

Employees are provided with vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Parental Leave is available for FMLA-eligible employees.

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1500 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $1,500