• Job Description

  Req#: 12024
  Position Type:
  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/2/2024
  
  
  Location:
  Central Office
  
  
  Closing Date:
  05/31/2024
  
  
  Assists school site leaders in analyzing, interpreting, and using school data for planning and school improvement by collecting student data, disaggregating student data, interpreting and analyzing data, determining strengths and weaknesses, reporting findings, and developing improvement plans.
  Serves as communication liaison between departments
  Determines professional development needs of instructional and non-instructional support employees through observations, conferences, needs assessments, and the supervisors of such persons.
  Reviews teacher and paraprofessional prescription plans and conducts professional development activities that ensure meeting the definition of highly qualified.
  Plans with principals, supervisors, and other professionals in scheduling, designing, and organizing for in-service activities.
  Designs, develops, plans, and presents in-service training.
  Designs, develops, plans, and presents in-service training for working effectively with parents and families.
  Responds to specialized requests from administrators, teachers, and support personnel.
  Researches and develops materials for in-service sessions.
  Coordinates curriculum/support in-service at the school level.
  Becomes knowledgeable about school-based improvement through professional development.
  Assists in planning with colleges and universities for course offerings and credit, as is needed by East Baton Rouge Parish personnel for professional development needs.
  Plans, conducts needs assessment, and selects proper strategies for a given professional development initiative.
  Assists with the coordination of in-service programs for new employees
  Conceives plans and/or presents in-service programs.
  Assists in the evaluation of professional development offerings
  Participates in grant writing for professional development and other available projects.
  Designs special programs for employees in professional assistance and assists in the supervision and evaluation of the employees performance through that program.
  Keeps abreast of current educational trends by reading professional journals and by attending professional meetings
  Plans and coordinates professional development needs of East Baton Rouge Parish as related to the State Department of Education (assessment, etc.).
  Completes training to become a qualified assessor/mentor trainer
  Understands the nature of the adult learner and of adult learning and is able to apply these principles to professional development conditions.
  Participates in professional growth opportunities to continue to develop their own skills and knowledge.
  Job Title: Professional Development Specialist
  Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
  Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources
  Board Approved Date:
  Salary Range: AD108
  $64,732 to $96,732
  Summary: The Professional Development Specialist develops and coordinates activities, initiatives, and programs for professional development and employee retention.
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assists school site leaders in analyzing, interpreting, and using school data for planning and school improvement by collecting student data, disaggregating student data, interpreting and analyzing data, determining strengths and weaknesses, reporting findings, and developing improvement plans.
  • Serves as communication liaison between departments

  • Determines professional development needs of instructional and non-instructional support employees through observations, conferences, needs assessments, and the supervisors of such persons.
  • Reviews teacher and paraprofessional prescription plans and conducts professional development activities that ensure meeting the definition of highly qualified.
  • Plans with principals, supervisors, and other professionals in scheduling, designing, and organizing for in-service activities.

  • Designs, develops, plans, and presents in-service training.

  • Designs, develops, plans, and presents in-service training for working effectively with parents and families.

  • Responds to specialized requests from administrators, teachers, and support personnel.

  • Researches and develops materials for in-service sessions.

  • Coordinates curriculum/support in-service at the school level.

  • Becomes knowledgeable about school-based improvement through professional development.

  • Assists in planning with colleges and universities for course offerings and credit, as is needed by East Baton Rouge Parish personnel for professional development needs.
  • Plans, conducts needs assessment, and selects proper strategies for a given professional development initiative.
  • Assists with the coordination of in-service programs for new employees

  • Conceives plans and/or presents in-service programs.

  • Assists in the evaluation of professional development offerings

  • Participates in grant writing for professional development and other available projects.

  • Designs special programs for employees in professional assistance and assists in the supervision and evaluation of the employees performance through that program.
  • Keeps abreast of current educational trends by reading professional journals and by attending professional meetings

  • Plans and coordinates professional development needs of East Baton Rouge Parish as related to the State Department of Education (assessment, etc.).
  • Completes training to become a qualified assessor/mentor trainer

  • Understands the nature of the adult learner and of adult learning and is able to apply these principles to professional development conditions.

  • Participates in professional growth opportunities to continue to develop their own skills and knowledge.
  Other Duties:
  Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.
  Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements:
  Education and Experience:
  Master's degree from an accredited college or university in administration and documented successful experience as a teacher. Should satisfy Louisiana State requirements for a teaching certificate. Experience in professional development, administration and successful instructional strategies preferred.
  Work Environment Conditions:
  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.
  Professional Conduct:
  The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
  Technological Abilities:
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
  Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifient website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.
  Verifient Link
  Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools or East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, is a public school district headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.

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