Duties
SUMMARY
The role of the Director of Professional Learning is to provide a comprehensive professional
development program to support and transform school and district education initiatives. The Director
of Professional Learning shall be responsible in overseeing professional development and curriculum
improvement services in a variety of formats. The functions assigned to this position are designed to
enhance instruction through the utilization of progressive, research-based professional development
techniques and to serve as an aggressive resource to districts in the service area. The region serviced
by the PD Consortium will include the following counties: Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox,
McDonough, Mercer, Schyler, Warren and Counties.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Development Consortium
1. Oversee and carry out the vision for the Professional Development Consortium as determined
by the Regional Superintendents and Assistant Regional Superintendents of ROE #26 and #33.
2. Oversee in-service training and staff development opportunities to improve the knowledge and
skills of educators.
3. Oversee and support the school improvement process and provide coordination and
communication of information and research relating to school improvement.
4. Report annually on the fiscal, planning, and other activities of the PD Consortium to the
member Regional Offices of Education.
5. Convene an Advisory Committee, and meet bi-annually to determine the professional
development needs of the consortium region.
6. Administer a needs assessment to districts included in the PD Consortium.
7. Create and carry out a Regional Professional Development Plan based on district needs
assessment data, to include training in content areas, state and federal-mandated trainings,
educational leadership, school improvement planning, technology, and others as outlined in
Illinois School Code.
8. Ensure the delivery of professional development in a variety of formats, such as technical
assistance, online training, face-to-face workshops, networking, and coaching based on the
Regional PD Plan.
9. Oversee the creation, coordination and strategic scheduling of Administrator Academies.
10. Coordinate Statewide System of Support (based on ESSA) services for the region in
collaboration with ISBE and IARSS, to include marketing, scheduling, financial oversight and
reporting, promotion and marketing.
11. Provide oversight, training, and evaluation of professional development staff
12. Assist in planning and delivery of annual ROE Teacher Institutes.
13. Attend administrator meetings for ROEs included in the PD Consortium on a regular basis to
assess professional development needs and promote consortium PD activities.
14. Establish, maintain and communicate a fee structure for member school districts and
registration fees for PD activities to ensure cost recovery to the PD Consortium.
15. Oversee PD Registration system and reports.
16. Ensure completion of data collection and reports, including GATA and ROE/ISC.
17. Oversee registration and service agreement invoicing and payment collection systems.
18. Establish a system for PD Audits and ensure completion of school district PD audits per school
code.
19. Stay current on education initiatives, legislation, and resources at the state, national, and local
level.
20. Monitor the communication and marketing of PD events through social media, newsletters, PD
calendar, website, event flyers, email, and in-person communications.
21. Assist with grant writing and reporting as needed to secure funding for the PD Consortium.
22. Follow ROE #33 New Hire, Evaluation, and Employee Exit processes.
23. Meet on a regular basis with PD Consortium staff (consultants, assistant director, coordinator,
instructional coach, etc.) to ensure communication and the delivery of a high-quality
professional learning plan.
24. Network and collaborate with ROE 26 and ROE 33 educators, administrators, and PD
professionals at the national, state, and local level.
25. Model the continuous improvement and data collection process for the PD Consortium to
ensure Key Performance Indicators are being tracked and met.
26. Oversee and maintain a Service Agreement system for the PD Consortium for participating
schools/districts, as well as sub-contractors for professional development.
27. Communicate on a regular basis with the Regional Superintendents and Assistant
Superintendents of member ROEs.
28. Oversee and assist with TAOEP statewide budget/events.
29. Follow PO process for approval of and cost allocation for PD Consortium expenditures.
30. Oversight and approval of timesheets, time off requests, PD Request Forms, supply/material
purchases, and travel reimbursements.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & CRITICAL SKILLS
1. Bachelor's Degree required. Professional Educators License preferred, Master's Degree preferred.
2. Experience planning and delivering adult learning opportunities.
3. Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, etc. and Virtual Meeting Platforms.
4. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
5. Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.
6. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
7. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education
support personnel, building administrators and the general public.
8. Enforce ROE regulations and policies in a professional manner.
9. Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
Salary/Benefits
$27,300-$40,950 part-time salary for Director role
May combine with another position within Professional Learning to make full-time
Benefits Summary
How to Apply
Email kjennings@roe33.net your letter of interest and resume.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.roe33.net/employment