Induction Program And Professional Learning Coordinator

at  Grand Rapids Public Schools

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

JOB SUMMARY

The Induction Program & Professional Learning Coordinator is responsible for the Induction Program and district-wide professional development support for GRPS. The coordinator develops the capacity and confidence of new teachers and mentors by enriching their knowledge about teaching and learning in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. The purpose is to support new teacher transition to the district, provide new teachers and mentors with tools for reflective practice in non-judgmental ways, and empower new teachers and mentors by sharing strategies and tools for the classroom. This position supports the GRPS Professional Learning mission and vision by ensuring all professional learning opportunities are rooted in best practice, and staff members have seamless access to high-quality professional development. This position reports to the Executive Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in administration, teaching and curriculum, supervision, or education.
• Five years of successful teaching experience.
• Current Michigan Teacher Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understand adult learning practices and effective implementation strategies.
  Knowledge of varying learning theories and appropriate application including strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience providing professional learning or training to staff.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.