TITLE: Professional Learning Communities (PLC Leadership)/PD Cadre (1 Positions)
LOCATION: Leal Elementary School
SUPERVISOR: The building principal and the Office of Professional Development will evaluate this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the principal, collaborate with the building administrative team, building school improvement team, and other building leadership.
Work collaboratively with the building principal/administrative team to lead building-level monthly professional development during staff meetings and/or Staff Development Days.
Communicate positively and clearly with administrators, school improvement team members, classroom teachers, and Central Office personnel.
Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of individual teachers and building team members.
Attend and participate in district summer professional development opportunities to build leadership
Attend building PLC district meetings as needed for planning, additional training, support, and resources.
Attend Program Council meetings
Support building and district professional development initiatives.
Introduce teachers to new research-based methods, materials, and instructional strategies supporting Building PLCs and CLCs.
Lead and champion professional development and instructional methods that support Core, Tier I, Tier 2/Tier 3 academics and behavior
Evaluate the effectiveness of building-level professional development and make adjustments as necessary.
Other duties as necessary to strengthen PLC initiatives in the building
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven commitment to professional development and reflective practices
Ability to lead professional development activities at the building level
Ability to form strong professional relationships with colleagues
Ability to lead professional development activities in collaboration with the principal/administrative team and members of the school improvement team
Ability to lead professional development activities to support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Classroom Learning Communities (CLCs)
Current USD #116 Certified Employee
LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Current Illinois Professional Educator License
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:This is a stipend-position paid at the rate of pay of $1500 from Section 22.01 of the CBA. This is at least a one-year commitment for the 2024-2025 school year.
START: August 13, 2024
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
NOTE: This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.