PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SPECIALIST

Job Brief: A professional learning specialist in this cutting-edge position supports ACES member district initiatives through training, coaching, facilitating workshops, and modeling a variety of educational best practices. A proven capacity to effectively work and collaborate with adult learners is essential, as are strong skills with educational technology tools and programs. The ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment is a must.

Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years as educator; CT teacher certification in the appropriate area(s);  Intermediate administrator (092) is preferred by not required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and provide innovative professional learning experiences for educators, administrators, and school leaders across a variety of grade bands, including PreK-3, K-5, K-8, 6-12, and/or K-12
• Collaborate with ACES member districts to support initiatives through training, facilitating, coaching, and modeling best practices in education.
• Deliver professional development aligned with adult learning theory and research-based instructional strategies.
• Create customized professional learning experiences based on district-specific needs.
• Integrate educational technology into professional learning sessions to enhance teacher and administrator skillsets.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Take initiative in managing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
• Provide ongoing support through classroom observations, feedback, and coaching sessions.
• Travel as needed to various district locations throughout Connecticut and with the potential to travel nationwide to provide professional learning and support.

Knowledge of:

• Adult learning theory and principles of professional learning design.
• Deep knowledge of Connecticut state curriculum standards and frameworks, in a variety of content areas and grade levels 
• Understanding of research-based best practices in early childhood, elementary, secondary, multilingual learners and/or special education, as well as effective integration of educational technology to support diverse learners.
• Data-driven instructional practices and their role in professional learning.
• Educational technology tools and programs that enhance teaching and learning.

Skills in:

• Effectively training and coaching adult learners, with proven ability to engage diverse groups of educators.
• Using a variety of educational technology platforms and tools to design and deliver professional development.
• Managing multiple projects and priorities within tight deadlines.
• Communicating clearly and articulately with educators, administrators, and school leaders.
• Collaborating within a team and across departments to ensure program success.
• Adapting learning experiences to meet the needs of different learner groups and district initiatives.
• Using data to inform instructional practice and adjust professional learning programs accordingly.

Ability to:

• Act as liaison.
• Problem-solve as issues arise and communicate forwardly.
• Work well within time constraints.
• Synthesize and respond to needs as they arise.