Professional Development Facilitator

Position Title: Professional Development Facilitator

Classification: REA

Reports To

• Director of Curriculum and Instruction - PK-8 Central Office
• Associate Principal of Teaching & Learning - RHS
  
  

Position Goal: Serves as a resource in the implementation of best instructional practices and collaborates with district and building level leadership to develop processes and procedures for meeting the instructional needs of students in the Reading School District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Collaborates with district and building instructional leaders in implementing challenging and rigorous curriculum, with all students, based on the Pennsylvania Academic Standards.
• Become an expert in the core reading, math, science and social studies program to ensure implementation by classroom teachers.
• Provides information, resources and support relevant to teaching; including, but not limited to, effective and/or innovative teaching strategies, assessment techniques, interpretation of and response to assessment data, classroom routines and best practices, culturally responsive teaching and learning, content area instruction, literacy, technology and interventions for students at risk of academic failure.
• Delivers professional development during the school year and throughout the summer in a variety of formats including, but not limited to:
• Individual discussions
• Coaching Sessions
• Demonstration lessons with pre and post discussion/analysis
• Study groups
• Informal meetings
• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Professional development and/or in-service training programs
• Workshops
• Induction
• Schedules and engages in classroom visitations, as appropriate and necessary, to support teachers as they plan, deliver and assess content instruction, under the supervision of District and Building Administration, so that the objectives of the Reading School District’s Comprehensive Plan will be achieved.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep abreast of current evidence-based practices.
• Collects, compiles and analyzes professional development data to determine the effectiveness of Professional Development efforts and uses the data to assist with the development of the Reading School District’s Professional Development Plan.
• Complies with local, state and federal policies.
• Maintains all relative paperwork consistently and in an appropriate manner.
• Maintains the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and students.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position currently does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Education required; Master’s Degree in Education; Minimum of five years teaching experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: PA Teaching Certificate – Instructional Level II; Valid PA driver’s license.

Language Skills

• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend in English fluently.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, governmental regulations and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from staff and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence clearly in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, teachers, students, and parents.
• Strong public speaking skills.
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for practical situations.
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to analyze, compile and maintain accurate data.
  
  

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Computer skills including, but not limited to, e-mail, word-processing, data entry, data processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in education.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate data, records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the school community.
• Ability to promote cultural understanding within the school, district and community.
• Ability to assist in planning for future curriculum development.
• Ability to manage curriculum development in collaboration with staff.
• Ability to facilitate committee meetings.
• Ability to apply advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with staff to evaluate student progress and develop alternative assessment instruments.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of interpersonal skills as a representative of administration.
• Ability to maintain personal self-control in stressful situations.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Some driving is necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The position frequently requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of subordinate staff.

EVALUATION: The employee will be formally supervised and evaluated with regard to his/her duties on a regular basis by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, in accordance with the provisions of the Act 93 agreement and Board Policy.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

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