Professional Developer (Literacy)

Description of Primary Duties

This Professional Developer will provide support for Kindergarten through 5th grade educators in developing knowledge of and implementing evidence-based reading instruction. The Professional Developer will provide a tailored approach that includes high-quality, job-embedded professional development focusing on evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading to those schools assigned through the CLSD grant program.

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) trained and experience with the science of reading and associated instruction, intervention, and assessment practices will be given consideration.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education : A Masters degree in the field of Education from an accredited four-year college or University is required.

Experience : At least five years of successful teaching or public school administrative experience is required by the time the incumbent starts in the position.

Skills : The ability to develop training materials and gather and report research data and program evaluation projects is required. Knowledge and understanding of current research-based instructional and assessment practices and methodologies is required. Presentation experience with adult audiences both small and large is required. The ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely in writing, as well as the ability to speak effectively to large and small groups is required, including the ability to utilize training methods that will actively engage adult learners. Knowledge and skills in common formative assessment, effective instructional practices, data-driven decision making, and collaborative teaming applicable in all core academic areas is required. Expertise in teacher / administrator evaluation is preferred.

Other : The nature of this position frequently requires attendance at evening and / or weekend activities, including national, state, and local conferences and meetings. Travel is necessary. This position transports a laptop and a projector and quantities of informational brochures unassisted to professional development sessions located both on- and off-campus. Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description Open Date 11 / 12 / Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)