About this role
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The job of Teaching and Learning Specialist is done for the purpose/s of developing and coordinating innovative curriculum, instruction and professional development initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Researches and recommends emerging, new and/or revised curriculum, instruction, assessment processes and materials. Facilitates design and implementation to meet DCIU customers' needs and to enhance student learning. 2. Collaborates with internal and external staff for promoting the vision of professional learning and innovation within the DCIU and throughout Delaware County. 3. Independently manages complex and overlapping projects that are detail oriented and timebound, including budgeting, grant reports, and summaries due to DCIU and state agencies to provide data driven oversight to specific initiatives. 4. Initiates and supervises the development and implementation of innovative teaching and learning initiatives (e.g. STEM, technology integration, literacy, humanities, gifted education, strategic planning, MTSS, PDE initiatives, etc.) to support organizational goals. 5. Serves as a liaison and resource to provide exemplary professional development services to support teaching, learning and innovation (e.g. professional coaching, program audits, workshops) 6. Originates and executes partnerships and entrepreneurial activities (e.g. grants, services) to maximize additional revenue sources for the DCIU and Delaware County schools. 7. Represents the DCIU in working with external parties to magnify entrepreneurial endeavors, promote positive relations, and strengthen related educational services. 8. Attends meetings and seminars (e.g. (professional development sessions; conferences; local, county, state and national job-related meetings), etc.) to stay current with curriculum, instruction and professional development initiatives. 9. Facilitates or presents at meetings, conferences, and other organizational events to provide relevant information to stakeholders that may include district, county, regional or state level teachers and administrators. 10. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effectivefunctioning of the work unit. This may not be a complete itemization of all facets of this position.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Education Required:Master's Degree in job related area of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development (education, special education, English language development, curriculum and instruction, reading specialist, core subject area).
Certification Required: Teaching Certificate (e.g. Literacy, humanities, math, science, technology); Supervisor/Principal or Reading Specialist certifications highly preferred.
Experience Required: 5+ years of teaching experience in specific areas of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development or requisite experience; evidence of proven leadership experiences; and the ability to present content and instructional techniques to colleagues. Experience in elementary education or early literacy highly preferred.
Other Qualifications: Oral and written communication skills, computer literacy regarding management information systems, strong organizational skills, must use tact and diplomacy, acts as leader and visionary. High-level decision-making skills; maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times. Ability to relate to and function effectively with people of varying background and position. Ability to communicate effectively and possess a positive and professional attitude toward duties and responsibilities. Evidence of high personal esteem and integrity and the highest level of honesty, trust and business acumen. Strong technical and organizational skills.