Professional Development Center Specialist

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Who we want

Join Our Team as a Professional Development Center Specialist!

Are you passionate about empowering adult learners and making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a dynamic Professional Development Center Specialist to join our team and support local adult education and literacy providers across Texas!

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of professional development, providing essential support and assistance to educators funded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). As part of the state-wide PD Center project at TCALL, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of adult education, ensuring that providers have the tools and resources they need to succeed.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials

Schedule: This position may require up to 25% or more travel and may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

*Grant Funded: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract - therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, Reading, English as a Second Language, Training, or related field or any equivalent combination of training and experience

• Four years professional experience in the field of Adult Education and Literacy, including three or more years of advanced experience in the design and delivery of Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development as well as some actual AEL teaching experience (Adult Education and Literacy is defined as adult basic education, adult secondary education, or adult ESL, not including postsecondary education)

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight or more years of relevant professional experience in AEL as defined, including recent experience (within the past 8 years) in local AEL program administration, which may include data reporting in TEAMS management information system required of TWC funded providers

• Experience training for TRAIN PD at TCALL since June 2014

• Experience advising AEL programs with professional development plans for data-driven program improvement

• Training experience must include development or training delivery experience in at least two training topics for the Adult Education and Literacy, developmental education, or career-technical education audience.

• Master’s Degree in Adult Education, Reading, English as a Second Language, Training, or related field

• Texas Adult Education Teacher or Administrator Credential

• Other educational certifications such as ESL, Special Education, Reading Specialist

Responsibilities

Professional Development Consultation:

• Provides ongoing PD consultation to local AEL programs as assigned, including data-driven PD consultation, recommendations for local PD Continuous Improvement Plans, and concentrated support to programs with special needs in consultation with TWC Program Support staff

• Assists in identifying training needs of local providers. Provides a variety of Professional Development services to local providers; these duties require traveling and operating a motor vehicle to accomplish duties

Professional Development Training and Instructional Design:

• Delivers training as needed according to training schedule and identified needs

• Maintains training records and delivers training on a statewide basis

• Acts as a point of contact for professional development expertise

• Engages in Training of Trainers to develop training expertise in additional content areas under guidance of PD leadership

• These duties require traveling and operating a motor vehicle to accomplish duties

• Provides professional development instructional design support and subject matter expertise to PD Center leadership

Other Professional Development Initiative:

• Participates in regular planning and strategy meetings with other Professional Development Center Specialists

• Participates in ongoing Professional Development initiatives to keep abreast of developments and trends in the field. Supports other objectives of the Professional Development Center, including research activities as approved by funder

• May assist in the evaluation, observation, mentoring, and development of trainers used by TRAIN PD

Who we are

TCALL is a project of the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning at Texas A&M University funded by the Texas Workforce Commission to serve as the statewide Professional Development and Resource Center for Texas Adult Education and Literacy (AEL). To learn more, visit us at TCALL - Professional Development and Resource Center (tamu.edu)

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is committed to enhancing educational achievement and health outcomes, fostering innovation and development, and influencing policy and practice in the fields of education, health, sport, business and government. Now the fourth largest school at Texas A&M University with nearly 7,000 enrolled students, we are not just a school for teachers. We are a school for leaders not just in education, but also business, sport, health, and government. To learn more, visit us at https://education.tamu.edu/about/

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well , a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.