Director 1, PLC & Professional Dev

JOB SUMMARY

Leads the strategic design and implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and professional development (PD) systems in partnership with the Schools Office, ensuring alignment to instructional priorities, effective execution, and improved teacher practice and student outcomes. 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

List most important duties first
1.        Develops and drives district-wide strategy for PLC planning and implementation in collaboration with the Schools Office
2.        Designs and oversees professional development strategy for content training aligned to curriculum and instructional priorities 
3.        Coordinates logistics and execution of professional learning sessions, ensuring quality delivery and operational efficiency 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

4.        Leads cross-functional collaboration with curriculum, schools, and operations teams to ensure alignment and coherence 
5.        Manages and develops direct report; builds capacity for high-quality execution and continuous improvement 
6.        Establishes clear communication systems to ensure stakeholders are informed, aligned, and supported

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree (preferred) 

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 5–7 years experience in instructional leadership, professional learning, or school leadership 

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software
Oracle
PeopleSoft    
SAP    
HTML
Microsoft Office
CAD
Chancery
Other: Professional learning systems, project management, stakeholder communication 

Equipment
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Level 3-Manages. Accomplishes most work objectives through the management of direct reports. Provides day-to-day directions for staff; may become directly involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems. Responsible for assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring application of policies and procedures. Receives assignments in the form of objectives, with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides input to hiring, performance and budget.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice, and feedback. 

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required. 

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Negotiate and influence - interpret department strategies and services, resolve conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems. Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.