What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Learning Communities (PLC Leadership)/PD Cadre (3 Positions) position at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Urbana School District #116
TITLE: Professional Learning Communities (PLC Leadership)/PD Cadre (3 Positions)
LOCATION: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
SUPERVISOR: The building principal and the Office of Professional Development will evaluate this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Under the direction of the principal, collaborate with the building administrative team, building school improvement team, and other building leadership.
- Work collaboratively with the building principal/administrative team to lead building-level monthly professional development during staff meetings and/or Staff Development Days.
- Communicate positively and clearly with administrators, school improvement team members, classroom teachers, and Central Office personnel.
- Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of individual teachers and building team members.
- Attend and participate in district summer professional development opportunities to build leadership
- Attend building PLC district meetings as needed for planning, additional training, support, and resources.
- Attend Program Council meetings
- Support building and district professional development initiatives.
- Introduce teachers to new research-based methods, materials, and instructional strategies supporting Building PLCs and CLCs.
- Lead and champion professional development and instructional methods that support Core, Tier I, Tier 2/Tier 3 academics and behavior
- Evaluate the effectiveness of building-level professional development and make adjustments as necessary.
- Other duties as necessary to strengthen PLC initiatives in the building
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven commitment to professional development and reflective practices
- Ability to lead professional development activities at the building level
- Ability to form strong professional relationships with colleagues
- Ability to lead professional development activities in collaboration with the principal/administrative team and members of the school improvement team
- Ability to lead professional development activities to support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Classroom Learning Communities (CLCs)
- Current USD #116 Certifed Employee
LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Current Illinois Professional Educator License
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a stipend-position paid at the rate of pay of $1500 from Section 22.01 of the CBA. This is at least a one-year commitment for the 2024-2025 school year.
START: August 13, 2024
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
NOTE: This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CREATED: April 2024
Salary : $1,500