Director of Professional Learning

Position Type:
Administration/Director of Professional Learning

Date Posted:
4/11/2025

Location:
Hinsdale Central High School

Date Available:
25/26 SY

Closing Date:
04/30/2025Title: Director of Professional Learning
Category: Administrative Position
Days: 205
Reports to: Principal
POSITION SUMMARY

To develop, coordinate, and implement professional learning, including (a) tools and supports for instructional technology, (b) coaching for the district's staff on instructional strategies, equity, social emotional learning (SEL), and (c) projects and processes for Institute days, early-release, and district improvement days. The Director of Professional Learning reports to the Principal, but is responsible for districtwide projects and initiatives directed by the Assistant Superintendent of Academics.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a K-12 educator required
• Successful prior experience as a teacher
• Strong organizational and managerial skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with employees with empathy and compassion.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience with culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining practices.
• Knowledge and experience with SEL, particularly the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework.
• Experience as a school leader.
• Experience as an instructional coach.
• Knowledge and experience with instructional technology applications, including learning management systems and applications designed for teachers and students.
• Knowledge and experience with the design and development of professional learning, such as Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning.
• Knowledge and experience with a multi-tiered system of support.

Attachment(s):

• Job Description