ACCEL Schools is seeking is seeking a highly motivated Director of Professional Learning at University of Cleveland Preparatory School located in Cleveland, OH dedicated to creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement for all students.

The Director of Professional Learning serves as part of their school's leadership team, providing job-imbedded and ongoing professional development for teachers, staff, and administration. He/she provides support to the principal and school staffs in data analysis and professional development decision-making. He/she provides professional development and guidance for teachers to improve their content knowledge and effective delivery of instructional strategies. Overall, the job of the Director of Professional Learning is to build the capacity of the school and its teachers to meet the learning needs of all students. The goal of the Director of Professional Learning is to ensure the school staff acquires the understanding and skills to:

Qualification Requirements:

The effectiveness of any initiative hinges on the selection of a candidate that is highly qualified as a teacher, knowledgeable in content, and skilled in the sophisticated practices of coaching. The Director of Professional Learning must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated deep knowledge of the relevant content areas and skillful application of research-based strategies to provide access to content standards for scholars of all academic levels;
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of a rich array of instructional approaches, resources, and technologies in the relevant content area(s);
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing and using data for instructional decision-making; especially differentiated instruction for scholars of all academic levels;
• Interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills required to effectively facilitate coaching and staff development;
• Ability to design (individually or in collaboration with others) high quality professional development for teachers/school staff;
• Knowledge of equity issues in current educational reform including Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE).

Knowledge and skills to implement a standards-based curriculum with SBE-approved instructional materials

Responsibilities:

The roles and responsibilities of the Director of Professional Learning include:

• Participation in all required professional development. The Director of Professional Learning is charged with acquiring the knowledge, skills, technology skills, and instructional strategies to effectively impact the instructional practices of the teachers who are coached. He/she must remain knowledgeable about current and past research in the specific content area and other pedagogies relevant to the coaching model.
• Identification of the school teaching and learning needs, barriers and weaknesses by analyzing student data, and organizing and implementing problem-solving actions with teachers (in teams and individually) to refine their knowledge and skills.
• Primary support for teachers and Director of Academics which will include, but not be limited to, in-class coaching, observing, modeling of instructional strategies, guiding teachers in analysis of student work, developing lesson plans with teachers based on student needs, supporting data analysis, supporting the integration of technology, co-planning with teachers, and conducting classroom walkthroughs
• Monitor instructional effectiveness and student progress using tools and strategies gained through professional development.
• Assistance in collaborative development of district-wide diagnostic and benchmark assessments.
• Establish and maintain confidential relationships with teachers. The conversations and interactions that the coach has with teachers must always remain confidential so that a high level of trust is created and maintained between the teacher and the coach.
• Communication with supervisor and site administration through a weekly schedule/log of activities.
• Performance of additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Master's degree preferred
• Valid Ohio teaching credential authorizing services in the area of responsibility
• Experience in differentiated instruction in a standards-based curriculum
• Required training and certification for the content area(s) served.
• Minimum 3 or more years of successful classroom teaching experience

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary based on previous experience and education
• Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
• Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Bonuses and stipend opportunities
• Annual compensation adjustments
• Employee development and leadership opportunities

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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