Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Maintaining the mission and vision of Catapult Learning, the Professional Development (PD) Manager will lead coaching and training programs for school leaders, leadership teams, and/or teachers to improve school culture, instructional practices, and student learning outcomes. This position will assess, evaluate, create, and improve PD programs with a focus on customer satisfaction through program delivery, problem solving and frequent communication, ensuring contract renewal. This position reports to the Regional PD Director and collaborates with a team of professional development staff in the Western Region. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Intimately understand and implement the terms and conditions of all contracts and proposals for all programs
• Partner with customer liaisons, operations, and sales to understand new program requirements
• Apply leadership experience as well as current researched-based best practices to design a systematic and differentiated plan for professional growth
• Help align the schools\xe2\x80\x99 vision, mission, and values to reflect a collective focus on student learning and achievement
• Promote and facilitate discussions on how to create a safe and positive learning environment that is conducive to the needs of all students
• Ensure the programs meet required goals for client satisfaction, general quality and other specified goals
• Help all stakeholders articulate a clear and common understanding of effective instruction
• Support the development of systems for effective, intentional, and collaborative communication among teachers, families, and students
• Ensures customer service and program challenges and opportunities are communicated to the Regional PD Director, offering potential solutions
• Establishes a positive professional rapport with school staff, principals, and the school district
• Provide professional development workshops and job-embedded coaching support for leaders and/or leadership teams at their school sites as needed
• Follow the \xe2\x80\x9cplan-do-check-act\xe2\x80\x9d coaching cycles
• Facilitate reflective conversations that build the capacity of leaders through a strengths-based, partnership coaching model
• Analyze a variety of data to maintain a process for continuous improvement
• Review curriculum and related student data to ensure that all students have access to an engaging and rigorous curriculum
• Create opportunities to bring teams and/or cross-functional teams together to collaborate on school initiatives.
• Communicate actively and work collaboratively with all stakeholders regarding PD programs
• Assist in other areas as needed due to increase in customer needs throughout the school year
• Travel will be required
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor\'s but Master\'s is preferred
• Teaching and leadership experience required
• Administrative certification
• Minimum 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in K-12 education
• Minimum 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a building administrator (principal/assistant principal) or comparable educational supervisory position
• Experience delivering professional development workshops to adults
• Expert knowledge of adult learning theory and non-evaluative, partnership coaching
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products and/or Google Suite products; knowledge of video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, Cisco WebEx, etc.
• Highly organized and process-oriented
• Excellent communication and writing skills are essential

SALARY:

• $85,000-$105,000

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 30% travel required
• Prepare written reports and/or logs that detail coaching activities
• Participate in online training and/or conference calls to discuss coaching opportunities, provide program status updates, and/or prepare for upcoming professional development sessions
• Adept at dealing with changes in work schedules and assignments based on school-related factors

The Company provides all classroom and instructional materials as well prepared lesson plans and paid training. Continued instructional and leadership support for all employees is also provided.

FullBloom provides education and behavioral health solutions for children and their families, leading to better life outcomes, regardless of the learning obstacles and other challenges they face. The company\xe2\x80\x99s team of over 5,000 education and healthcare professionals work to achieve measurable and sustained academic and behavioral gains through evidence-based programs that include specialized education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapies, intervention services, and professional development. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, FullBloom supports tens of thousands of children and families, over 500 school districts, and more than 25,000 teachers annually through its three operating divisions \xe2\x80\x93 Catapult Learning, Specialized Education Services, Inc (SESI), and Little Leaves. www.fullbloom.org

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