Professional Learning Specialist

Minimum Requirements
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, curriculum and instruction, reading specialist, administration or a related field.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional teaching experience, which has included working with evidence-based interventions, developing and implementing professional development, and serving as a staff development leader, supervisor, data analyst or principal.

Certificates/Licenses
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Administrative certificate for K-12 or Elementary and Secondary Principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
• the principles, practices and techniques of pedagogy, academic and behavioral trends ad best practices.
• the principles, practices, and techniques of working with children in need of MTSS.
• strategies, techniques, and practices used when working with ‘at-risk’ student populations and students in need of enrichment.
• the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design, and administration.
• the current educational issues that directly impact the implementation of MTSS.
• MTSS processes, interventions, components, protocols, and state mandates/initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to:
• demonstrate understanding the core curriculum as it relates to academic or behavioral strategies and interventions.
• learn policies and procedures related to student discipline and attendance and its impact on academic learning and progress.
• interpret policies and apply them to individual circumstances and situations appropriately.
• exercise discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive situations.
• maintain necessary records and files, compile information, and prepare reports.
• process multiple tasks simultaneously, adhere to timelines, and bring MTSS cases/intervention plans to completion within a timely manner.
• assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and make recommendations for modifications as needed.
• plan, develop, and implement professional development workshops on academic interventions.
• evaluate effectiveness of professional development and implement changes as needed.
• conduct research and analyze data to inform district, network, and school supports.
• gather, track, and use data to drive decision-making and create detailed reports.
• maintain records and prepare reports.
• develop and facilitate presentations.
• use a computer/laptop for daily work functions.
• understand and follow oral or written directions.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• effectively use Google Drive including documents, sheets, slides, and forms to develop and share content and presentations.
• collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.