Elwyn
Director, Professional Development - Education - Media, PA
Elwyn, Media, Pennsylvania, us, 19065
Director, Professional Development - Education #ELW-18538 | Posted 07/17/2024 Media, Pennsylvania Director, Professional Development - Education #ELW-18538 | Posted 07/17/2024 | Media, Pennsylvania Apply for this job now! Job Description
Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:Generous Paid Time OffComprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit PackagesEarned Wage Access/On-Demand PayPaid On-the-Job TrainingTuition ReimbursementCareer Advancement Opportunities and GrowthFlexible SchedulesRetirement Savings Plan
The Director of Professional Development oversees all aspects of Professional Development for the Education Division in compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations and requirements including but not limited to examining programmatic trends, interpreting data, ensuring program performance, staying abreast of evidence-based best practices to inform staff learning and curriculum development as they relate to special education, and overseeing a team of Instructional Coaches. This position develops, coordinates, schedules, and evaluates the effectiveness and impact of all professional development initiatives within the Education Division.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide supervision of assigned staff in the areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline, and terminationIn coordination with the Sr. Director of Training and Professional Development and the Education Division leadership team, develop an overall mission, vision, and strategy to address professional development within the service areaCollaborate with program directors and supervisors to identify specific new and emerging professional development opportunities through regular division-wide formal and informal needs assessments and to support/enhance current staff training curriculum for all positions at every level throughout the education divisionIdentify and disseminate relevant external professional development opportunities for education division staff to ensure that opportunities align with division-wide training needsPlan and coordinate delivery of internal professional development offerings for education division staff consistent with identified individual development needs and in coordination with division-wide professional development plan to ensure the cohesive delivery of high-quality services to children and familiesRemain informed of current, up to date PDE training and certification requirements through networking with Approved Private School (APS) regional association and reviewing PDE bulletins and other resources to ensure compliance and implementation of best practices within Education Division professional development systemsPlan all internal Act 48 certified staff trainings with tasks including, but not limited to, arranging rooms/space, maintaining attendance records, and submitting reports to PDEResearch and disseminate relevant Act 45 training information for staff needing to maintain leadership certificationsSchedule dates, times, locations/rooms for all internal professional development events occurring within or on Elwyn premisesDevelop and maintain a working relationship and active directory of local subject matter experts (SMEs) in special education and allied health services, including, but not limited to: Speech Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), behavior specialists, special educators, etc. to provide training, forums, and professional developmentProvide an array of learning and development modalities to stakeholders including, but not limited to, classroom-based training, web-based training (in coordination with Information Technology (IT) learning platform development specialist), consultation, coaching, modeling and observation, discipline-specific meetings, group supervision, peer supervision, mentoring, information sharing, and internship program coordination and administration (in coordination with Talent Acquisition)Track and maintain training data for all professional development and certifications required and completed by education division staff in compliance with PDE regulations, Act 48 (teachers) and Act 45 (leaders) through use of school database administration platformManage required Behavioral and Crisis Management training certification for all staff by scheduling training and tracking when staff are due for re-certificationEnsure all administrative and supervisory staff evaluate their direct reports (Classroom Support Staff (CSS), one to ones, teachers, administrative support staff, clinical staff, and administrators) annually by ensuring all required training and annual performance evaluations are completed and entered and tracked in school database administration platformParticipate in the development of PDE Act 48 Elwyn Plan by completing necessary paperwork as required by PDE in fulfilling Act 48 mandatesCoordinate and manage professional development work groups and committees throughout the education division with tasks including, but not limited to, conducting needs assessments and professional development focus groups, researching best practices in education staff professional development, and staying informed of national and state legislative initiatives as it impacts education staff professional development needsCoordinate the team activities of Instructional Coaches to facilitate the transfer of skills to Education Division staff members using a coaching and consultation modelIn collaboration with the Senior Director of Professional Development, develop and implement global strategy and targeted activities to address the ongoing needs of staff and stakeholders including but not limited to staff surveys, employee satisfaction, employee engagement, employee appreciation, stakeholder surveys, stakeholder engagements, etc.Oversees the implementation of the coaching and consultation model utilized by the Instructional Coaches, in alignment with didactic content delivery and core curricula for various roles within the Education Division, as well as the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with fidelity to ensure competency and ongoing application of learned contentPerform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in education or related field; Master's degree in field preferredTwo (2) years' supervisory experienceFive (5) years' experience in education or related fieldTwo (2) years of program administrative experience, including staff development and appraisal managementThree (3) years' experience in curriculum development, staff development, or quality improvement; demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans relative to program initiativesDemonstrated ability to develop and deliver learning content to adult learnersKnowledge of PA Acts 89, 45, and 48 and PDE regulations preferredAbility to assess broad-based education and related service needsDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervisionDemonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE
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which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.ELW-18538Job Details Job TitleDirector, Professional Development - Education Alternate Locations 111 Elwyn Rd, Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:Generous Paid Time OffComprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit PackagesEarned Wage Access/On-Demand PayPaid On-the-Job TrainingTuition ReimbursementCareer Advancement Opportunities and GrowthFlexible SchedulesRetirement Savings Plan
The Director of Professional Development oversees all aspects of Professional Development for the Education Division in compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations and requirements including but not limited to examining programmatic trends, interpreting data, ensuring program performance, staying abreast of evidence-based best practices to inform staff learning and curriculum development as they relate to special education, and overseeing a team of Instructional Coaches. This position develops, coordinates, schedules, and evaluates the effectiveness and impact of all professional development initiatives within the Education Division.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide supervision of assigned staff in the areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline, and terminationIn coordination with the Sr. Director of Training and Professional Development and the Education Division leadership team, develop an overall mission, vision, and strategy to address professional development within the service areaCollaborate with program directors and supervisors to identify specific new and emerging professional development opportunities through regular division-wide formal and informal needs assessments and to support/enhance current staff training curriculum for all positions at every level throughout the education divisionIdentify and disseminate relevant external professional development opportunities for education division staff to ensure that opportunities align with division-wide training needsPlan and coordinate delivery of internal professional development offerings for education division staff consistent with identified individual development needs and in coordination with division-wide professional development plan to ensure the cohesive delivery of high-quality services to children and familiesRemain informed of current, up to date PDE training and certification requirements through networking with Approved Private School (APS) regional association and reviewing PDE bulletins and other resources to ensure compliance and implementation of best practices within Education Division professional development systemsPlan all internal Act 48 certified staff trainings with tasks including, but not limited to, arranging rooms/space, maintaining attendance records, and submitting reports to PDEResearch and disseminate relevant Act 45 training information for staff needing to maintain leadership certificationsSchedule dates, times, locations/rooms for all internal professional development events occurring within or on Elwyn premisesDevelop and maintain a working relationship and active directory of local subject matter experts (SMEs) in special education and allied health services, including, but not limited to: Speech Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), behavior specialists, special educators, etc. to provide training, forums, and professional developmentProvide an array of learning and development modalities to stakeholders including, but not limited to, classroom-based training, web-based training (in coordination with Information Technology (IT) learning platform development specialist), consultation, coaching, modeling and observation, discipline-specific meetings, group supervision, peer supervision, mentoring, information sharing, and internship program coordination and administration (in coordination with Talent Acquisition)Track and maintain training data for all professional development and certifications required and completed by education division staff in compliance with PDE regulations, Act 48 (teachers) and Act 45 (leaders) through use of school database administration platformManage required Behavioral and Crisis Management training certification for all staff by scheduling training and tracking when staff are due for re-certificationEnsure all administrative and supervisory staff evaluate their direct reports (Classroom Support Staff (CSS), one to ones, teachers, administrative support staff, clinical staff, and administrators) annually by ensuring all required training and annual performance evaluations are completed and entered and tracked in school database administration platformParticipate in the development of PDE Act 48 Elwyn Plan by completing necessary paperwork as required by PDE in fulfilling Act 48 mandatesCoordinate and manage professional development work groups and committees throughout the education division with tasks including, but not limited to, conducting needs assessments and professional development focus groups, researching best practices in education staff professional development, and staying informed of national and state legislative initiatives as it impacts education staff professional development needsCoordinate the team activities of Instructional Coaches to facilitate the transfer of skills to Education Division staff members using a coaching and consultation modelIn collaboration with the Senior Director of Professional Development, develop and implement global strategy and targeted activities to address the ongoing needs of staff and stakeholders including but not limited to staff surveys, employee satisfaction, employee engagement, employee appreciation, stakeholder surveys, stakeholder engagements, etc.Oversees the implementation of the coaching and consultation model utilized by the Instructional Coaches, in alignment with didactic content delivery and core curricula for various roles within the Education Division, as well as the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with fidelity to ensure competency and ongoing application of learned contentPerform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in education or related field; Master's degree in field preferredTwo (2) years' supervisory experienceFive (5) years' experience in education or related fieldTwo (2) years of program administrative experience, including staff development and appraisal managementThree (3) years' experience in curriculum development, staff development, or quality improvement; demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans relative to program initiativesDemonstrated ability to develop and deliver learning content to adult learnersKnowledge of PA Acts 89, 45, and 48 and PDE regulations preferredAbility to assess broad-based education and related service needsDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervisionDemonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE
:
See
Physical Demands Checklist
which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.ELW-18538Job Details Job TitleDirector, Professional Development - Education Alternate Locations 111 Elwyn Rd, Media, Pennsylvania 19063