Educational Specialist, Staff Development and Training

Required

• Master's degree.
• Five (5) years of experience teaching in a related specialty, some of which may have been in a supervisory or administrative role.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to the assignment.
• Knowledge of curriculum, instructional goals, procedures, and practices in field of specialization.
• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theory, and effective professional learning practices.
• Knowledge of current research, trends, and innovations in professional learning and program development.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and compliance requirements related to education and professional learning.
• Skill in project management
• Skill in analyzing data and feedback to assess program effectiveness and inform decision-making
• Skill in facilitating and supporting adult learners using a variety of instructional strategies and delivery methods.
• Ability to manage curriculum development, in-service training, and related activities and provide a high level of instructional leadership for teachers and administrators.
• Ability to adapt professional learning approaches to meet diverse participant needs and organizational goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain a successful cooperative working relationship with appropriate school communities, and school-based and central office staff..
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Progressively more responsible teaching and teacher leadership roles (team lead, department chair, school-based program lead, instructional coach, etc.)
• Endorsement in administration and supervision PreK-12.

1. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates professional learning programs and curricula aligned with instructional standards, adult learning theory, and organizational priorities.
2. Designs and facilitates professional development and in-service training for assigned programs, incorporating research-based practices and participant needs.
3. Develops and modifies professional learning materials and experiences to support program outcomes and continuous improvement.
4. Serves as a resource for central office, school-based, and support staff, providing consultation, professional development, resources, and strategies.
5. Leads or supports team, project, or program initiatives, including coordination and implementation of activities.
6. Provides programmatic support to regions, schools, departments, and their senior management teams.
7. Collaborates with, advises, and/or serves as program liaison with FCPS departments, offices, and external partners such as universities, advisories and networks, or consultancy groups as required or requested.
8. Participates in the selection and placement process of adjunct instructors and facilitators of professional learning programs and events.
9. Reviews and interprets current research with respect to program goals and outcomes; applies learning theory to design course content, learning activities, and other training solutions.
10. Monitors programs to ensure compliance with federal and state legislation and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) directives.
11. Provides expertise, consultation and support with respect to the design, development, facilitation and/or orchestration of professional development for staff, schools, departments, and programs.
12. Represents the office of professional learning and may serve as subject-matter expert and collaborator in cross-departmental professional learning projects, events, or activities.
13. Participates in ad hoc projects; contributes to budget development related to area of specialty.
14. May participate in or lead the selection and purchase of professional learning resources, materials, services, or software and learning tools; may be responsible for distribution, implementation and trainings in use.
15. Orchestrates the logistics and administration of divisionwide professional learning programs and events.
16. Performs related duties as required or assigned.

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Per the FCFPSA collective bargaining agreement, telework may be approved in limited circumstances as defined by Regulation 4417.