Job Summary: (Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required)

The Professional Learning Specialist oversee the professional learning of the UCP Charter School system of schools. This position is a year-round position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate professional learning that is based on research-based strategies and a change in practice with ongoing monitoring, including observation, feedback, and reflection
• Develop/enhance and ensure implementation of New Staff Orientation, New Education Academy, Teacher Mentor Program, Paraprofessional Training program and Principal Certification program. This would include providing some of the professional learning and developing online modules.
• Coordinate the ongoing implementation of the Powerschool Professional Development platform (create courses, etc) including working with other charter school partner networks.
• Update and monitor the UCP DOE Professional Learning Plan (PLP) as needed.
• Develop and implement a UCP Institute (Professional Learning opportunities for other schools/districts).
• Builds capacity with consortium and school staff to provide ongoing, job-embedded professional learning.
• Compile and analyze data relating to the professional learning for all team members. Prepare reports as needed.
• Participate as a member of the Education Leadership team to exchange information, coordinate activities, develop teacher support resources, and resolve issues or concerns.
• Keep abreast of best practices/developments in professional learning and determining their appropriateness (and implementing if appropriate) for inclusion in UCP’s educational program.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Education and Training: (or equivalent)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of progressively responsible related professional and/or educational experience.
• PREFERRED: Master's degree with Florida Certification in Educational Leadership, or an equivalent certification as defined by the Florida Department of Education.

Minimum Experience:

• 5 Years’ teacher experience in exceptional student education (public school)
• Leadership experience in a school setting.
• Demonstrated success working with people, in establishing goals, objectives and action plans to produce expected ends/results.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and coordinating programs or processes.
• Demonstrated awareness of contemporary trends and programs in professional learning.
• Knowledge and expertise in adult learning theory
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience managing multiple projects/logistics.