Professional Learning Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACES Professional Development and School Improvement unit seeks a dynamic educator to design and deliver customized professional learning experiences for teachers, administrators, and school leaders. The specialist will train, coach and model best practices and support district initiatives through training and modeling of educational methods.

The ideal candidate has seven+ years of experience, knowledge of adult learning theory, PL design, data-driven practices and educational technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, PL design and data-driven practices.
• Experience with educational technology tools and programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and provide professional learning experiences for teachers, administrators, and school leaders.
• Coach, train and model best practices for adult learners.
• Support ACES member district initiatives through training and coaching.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Professional learning design

Data-driven practices

Educational technology

Education

PK-3 CT teacher certification

Intermediate Administrator Certification (092)

Job description

The ACES Professional Development and School Improvement unit seeks a dynamic, articulate educator with experience and expertise in one or a combination of areas (PK-3, early literacy, special education, and/or TESOL/bilingual education) to join our highly-motivated team of specialists to design and provide a wide range of customized, innovative professional learning experiences for teachers, administrators, and school leaders.A specialist in this cutting-edge position supports ACES member district initiatives through training, coaching 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.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience and demonstrate knowledge of: adult learning theory; professional learning design; data-driven practices; educational technology; and comprehensive knowledge of standards, curriculum, pedagogy and best practice in early childhood PK-3CT teacher certification in the appropriate area(s) is required; Intermediate Administrator Certification (092) is preferred, but not required.External candidates please apply via the online application on www.aces.orgInternal candidates should apply via the \"Careers at ACES\" link on InterfacesEEO/AAE