Professional Learning Specialist (Leadership Development)

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in education, teacher  leadership, administration or a related field. 

• Five years of full-time, paid, professional teaching experience which have included leading  and designing professional learning for adults.

Certificates/Licenses 

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

The candidate must ensure that all of their relevant work experience is reflected on their resume prior to the submission of their application for District employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrated knowledge of: 

o the Pennsylvania Core Standards, National Standards, National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards, and Next Generation Science  Standards. 

o adult learning theories, techniques, and coaching/mentoring models.

o group processes, effective oral and written communications, adherence to  deadlines and action plans, and organizational planning. 

o solid teaching and learning methods, principles and practices. 

o exemplary performance evaluations from rating officers. 

o asynchronous learning and various on-line platforms preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to: 

o inform and design the scope and sequence of professional learning for educators. 

o align educational and training initiatives with the District’s mission and action plan. 

o analyze issues, shift priorities, and cope with ambiguity in a fast-paced 

o environment. 

o be open and direct without being intimidating. 

o support adult learning and professional development strategies. 

o plan, organize, and direct professional learning targets. 

o be punctual and follow through in work related projects and responsibility.

o work collaboratively. 

o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

o 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.