Professional Development Director
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Professional Development DirectorJOB DESCRIPTIONJOB CLASSIFICATION:CertificatedQUALIFICATIONS: Educational Level: Master's DegreeCertification or Licensure:Nebraska Administrative CertificateExperience Desired: 5 years teaching and/or administrative experience3 years experience delivering professional developmentEmployee Characteristics:CooperationAttention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityConcern for OthersSelf-ControlStress ToleranceAdaptability/FlexibilityIndependenceInitiativeCollaborationConfidentialityDEPARTMENT: Professional DevelopmentREPORTS TO:AdministratorREQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS:

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships-Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems-Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Resolving problems in educational settings.

Communicating-Providing information to the Board, other administrators, and employees in written form, e-mail, or in person; in meetings of the Board, committees, or staff meetings. Communicating with people outside ESU 7, representing ESU 7 to the public, government agencies, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail; in meetings, conferences, or presentations.

Gather information: Observe, receive and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources

Perform Administrative Activities: Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining files, administering programs, maintaining records, and preparing and maintaining reports.

Developing and building teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Organizing, planning and prioritizing works: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work, including planning meetings or conferences and use of time management techniques.

Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others: Handling complaints, settling disputes and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coordinating the work and activities of others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. This includes coordinating employee continuing education programs, directing and coordinating activities of staff, and overseeing the execution of organizational or program policies.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates-Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. This includes assigning work to staff, establishing employee performance standards, evaluating performance of employees or contract personnel, maintaining group discipline in an educational setting, motivating staff to achieve work goals, and orienting new employees.

Coaching and Developing Others-Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People-Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Scheduling Work and Activities-Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Training and Teaching Others-Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. This includes: conducting training for staff, coordinating educational content, coordinating instructional outcomes, and developing instructional materials.

Analyzing Data or Information-Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or acts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.This includes analyzing operational or management reports or records, organizational operating practices or procedures, survey data to forecast enrollment changes, and evaluating educational outcomes.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge-Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. This includes using: conflict resolution techniques, use government regulations, interpersonal communication techniques, interviewing procedures, public speaking techniques, and teaching techniques.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources-Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money; including developing budgets.

Staffing Organizational Units-Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. This includes: developing staffing plan, conducting interviews and evaluating information from employment interviews, taking action to hire, discharge, transfer, or promote staff or to recommend such action.

Thinking Creatively-Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings-Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others-Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. This includes: explaining rules, policies or regulations and preparing handbooks and manuals.

Other duties as assigned.

TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS:

Basic computer skills

Word processing (Microsoft Office)

Video conferencing

FileMaker Pro

Calendaring system

Google Drive

Desktop recording

Email applications

Able to post on ESU 7 Social Media resources

Messages

Accountability software

Internet Browsers

ESU 7 Online Resources

Internet search engines

Electronic and print copyright

Adobe Pro

Tablet use

Apple TV/Airplay

Projection equipment

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills

LINQ - Accounting and HR system

PowerSchool Application (Perform, Records, Applicant Tracking)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Communication: Listening, speaking, reading, writing, comprehending

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in resource allocation, human resources, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation,

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of this position include: (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified technology expectations, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Never 0%Occasional 1-32%Frequent33-66%Constant67+%Standing X Walking Sitting Bending/Stooping Reaching/Pushing/Pulling Manual Dexterity Activities Climbing Stairs Driving Lifting 50 Pounds Carrying 20 FeetWORKING CONDITIONS:Inside offices and throughout the ESU 7 campus and district buildings.It is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Chief Administrator.