Professional Development Specialist

 The job of Professional Development Specialist is done for the purpose/s of developing and implementing professional development opportunities and providing technical assistance that is driven from research-based best practices in both general and special education, is aligned with current federal and state regulations, and promotes the growth of teachers to maximize student outcomes. 

• Serves as a liaison and resource to develop, facilitate, and/or provide exemplary professional development and technical assistance services to stakeholders that support PDE Bureau of Special Education initiatives, including in the area of literacy, IEP development, progress monitoring, instructional strategies, and more.
• Provides guidance and leadership in helping LEAs implement and sustain Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks, with a particular focus on academics. Assist teams in evaluating student data to make data-informed decisions and evidence-based recommendations to improve identified areas of need across academic areas.
• Supports educators, reading specialists, and other educational staff through training and consultation to strengthen literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Builds the capacity of our local districts to understand and meet the requirements of Indicator 13 and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with agencies that support secondary transition planning.
• Facilitates or presents at meetings, trainings, and other organizational events to provide emerging, new, and/or relevant information to stakeholders that may include administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents.
• Participates in meetings and professional development sessions at the local, county, state and national level, as necessary, to stay current with assigned initiatives.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to Independently manage complex and overlapping projects that detail-oriented and time-bound.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with internal and external staff for promoting the vision of professional learning and innovation within the DCIU and throughout Delaware County
• Represents the DCIU in working with external parties to magnify entrepreneurial endeavors, promote positive relationships, and meet customers’ needs to enhance student learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work

Experience Required:  5 years of teaching experience; reading specialist experience preferred; special education experience preferred

Education Required:  Bachelor's Degree in job related area, Master's degree preferred.

Certification Required: PDE Certification in Content Area, Reading Specialist and/or Special Education preferred

Some local, county, state, and national travel is required.

This is a 10-month position and will follow the school year calendar.

Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file.  If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites:   

• • Child Abuse History Clearance
  • PA Criminal Background Check
  • FBI Background Check information
    • Click uenroll.identogo.com to schedule an appointment and find a fingerprinting location
    • The service code to use is: 1KG6S7

Salary : $56,765 - $83,960