Manager, Teacher Development

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adult Learning, Alliance/Partner Management, Behavioral Health, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Content Management, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Disability Insurance, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Establish Priorities, Financial Planning, Health Plan, Insurance, Leadership, Life Insurance, Microsoft Office, Network Administration/Management, Network Support, Performance Management, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Management Professional (PgMP), Quality Control, Request for Proposals (RFP), Retirement Plan, Set Goals, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
14 days ago

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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

Located within the Office of Teaching and Learning, the Professional Learning Department leads the district-wide strategy for professional learning that improves the student experience and outcomes aligned to the CPS Instructional Core Vision. This includes learning opportunities for teachers, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, school administrators, network instructional support leaders, network chiefs and deputies, and central office team members.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Teacher Development, the Manager of Teacher Development ensures that the support provided by the Office of Teaching and Learning improves the student experience and outcomes aligned to the CPS Instructional Core Vision. The Manager of Teacher Development leverages their experience and expertise in the areas of professional learning and PreK-12 education to strengthen the impact and quality of professional learning across the district. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of the Skyline professional learning plan and ensuring a quality control process for all internal and external district-level professional learning. This position will collaborate closely with departments across Teaching & Learning and other offices, departments, and teams across CPS, and will lead a team of direct reports in ensuring a coherent vision for PreK-12 professional learning is scaled throughout CPS.

The Manager of Teacher Development will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

  • Support the Director of Teacher Development in leading the design and implementation of professional development strategy resulting in high levels of high quality curriculum adoption and effective implementation.

  • Contribute to strategic planning around professional learning initiatives to support a district-wide vision for teaching & learning

  • Build the capacity of Teacher Development Specialists to support the effective implementation of strategic models for curriculum-based professional learning across all CPS content areas and grade levels

  • Engage in regular progress monitoring and feedback cycles to deepen the impact of Teacher Development Specialists and professional learning

  • Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of a high-functioning and collaborative team of professionals capable of effectively executing the professional learning plan and meeting both deadlines and expectations

  • Lead and oversee the implementation of curriculum-based professional learning (design and delivery) at scale for multiple CPS stakeholders (e.g., teachers and school leaders, central office team members, network teams, and external partners) to facilitate Skyline implementation across all content areas and grade levels

  • Manage the execution of the quality-control process for curriculum-based Skyline professional learning across all content areas and grade levels

  • Collaborate with Content Managers through centralized meeting structures to ensure school-facing supports reflect a coherent vision for teaching and learning across content areas

  • Facilitate regular meetings with Teacher Development Specialists, Content Specialists, and Curriculum Designers to identify priority areas for continuous improvement of Skyline

  • Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives including cross-departmental programs, RFPs, and resource development

  • Manage vendor partnerships that support district priorities, including those focused on curriculum-based professional learning and successful implementation of high-quality curricula

  • Keep abreast of innovative professional development techniques, strategies, and modalities to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the district's professional learning strategy

  • Model the intentional, effective use of instructional technology in professional learning contexts and daily work, including communications, organization, and management tasks

  • Other duties and work streams as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Manager of Teacher Development must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university, required

  • Valid teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate content and grade-level endorsement is required.

  • LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred

  • Master's degree in a relevant field of study, preferred

  • Google Certified Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and/or other Educational Technology-related certifications, preferred

Experience Required:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in education leading the design, facilitation, and evaluation of professional learning experiences for adult learners, including the following, is required:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience

  • Experience leading a high-functioning team within the professional learning focus

  • Experience with program management, providing professional coaching, or managing others

  • Experience with strategic planning and adult learning to shape the cross-content district-wide professional learning strategy

  • Experience leading curriculum adoption and implementation, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning

  • Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success

  • Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish and articulate a vision and goals, set high standards, and effectively guide individuals and teams in the realization of expectations set

  • Excellent leadership development and instructional leadership skills; capable of coaching specialists and managers toward excellence, building the capacity of content area teams, and developing meaningful and high-impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders

  • Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously

  • Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff

  • Deep knowledge of equity issues in education; Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision, and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality, grade-level, standards-aligned learning opportunities

  • Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district

  • Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps

  • Excellent technology and computer skills, including familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Office tools etc.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You''ll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

'',''!*!

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

Located within the Office of Teaching and Learning, the Professional Learning Department leads the district-wide strategy for professional learning that improves the student experience and outcomes aligned to the CPS Instructional Core Vision. This includes learning opportunities for teachers, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, school administrators, network instructional support leaders, network chiefs and deputies, and central office team members.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Teacher Development, the Manager of Teacher Development ensures that the support provided by the Office of Teaching and Learning improves the student experience and outcomes aligned to the CPS Instructional Core Vision. The Manager of Teacher Development leverages their experience and expertise in the areas of professional learning and PreK-12 education to strengthen the impact and quality of professional learning across the district. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of the Skyline professional learning plan and ensuring a quality control process for all internal and external district-level professional learning. This position will collaborate closely with departments across Teaching & Learning and other offices, departments, and teams across CPS, and will lead a team of direct reports in ensuring a coherent vision for PreK-12 professional learning is scaled throughout CPS.

The Manager of Teacher Development will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

  • Support the Director of Teacher Development in leading the design and implementation of professional development strategy resulting in high levels of high quality curriculum adoption and effective implementation.

  • Contribute to strategic planning around professional learning initiatives to support a district-wide vision for teaching & learning

  • Build the capacity of Teacher Development Specialists to support the effective implementation of strategic models for curriculum-based professional learning across all CPS content areas and grade levels

  • Engage in regular progress monitoring and feedback cycles to deepen the impact of Teacher Development Specialists and professional learning

  • Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of a high-functioning and collaborative team of professionals capable of effectively executing the professional learning plan and meeting both deadlines and expectations

  • Lead and oversee the implementation of curriculum-based professional learning (design and delivery) at scale for multiple CPS stakeholders (e.g., teachers and school leaders, central office team members, network teams, and external partners) to facilitate Skyline implementation across all content areas and grade levels

  • Manage the execution of the quality-control process for curriculum-based Skyline professional learning across all content areas and grade levels

  • Collaborate with Content Managers through centralized meeting structures to ensure school-facing supports reflect a coherent vision for teaching and learning across content areas

  • Facilitate regular meetings with Teacher Development Specialists, Content Specialists, and Curriculum Designers to identify priority areas for continuous improvement of Skyline

  • Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives including cross-departmental programs, RFPs, and resource development

  • Manage vendor partnerships that support district priorities, including those focused on curriculum-based professional learning and successful implementation of high-quality curricula

  • Keep abreast of innovative professional development techniques, strategies, and modalities to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the district's professional learning strategy

  • Model the intentional, effective use of instructional technology in professional learning contexts and daily work, including communications, organization, and management tasks

  • Other duties and work streams as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Manager of Teacher Development must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university, required

  • Valid teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate content and grade-level endorsement is required.

  • LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred

  • Master's degree in a relevant field of study, preferred

  • Google Certified Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and/or other Educational Technology-related certifications, preferred

Experience Required:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in education leading the design, facilitation, and evaluation of professional learning experiences for adult learners, including the following, is required:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience

  • Experience leading a high-functioning team within the professional learning focus

  • Experience with program management, providing professional coaching, or managing others

  • Experience with strategic planning and adult learning to shape the cross-content district-wide professional learning strategy

  • Experience leading curriculum adoption and implementation, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning

  • Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success

  • Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish and articulate a vision and goals, set high standards, and effectively guide individuals and teams in the realization of expectations set

  • Excellent leadership development and instructional leadership skills; capable of coaching specialists and managers toward excellence, building the capacity of content area teams, and developing meaningful and high-impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders

  • Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously

  • Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff

  • Deep knowledge of equity issues in education; Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision, and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality, grade-level, standards-aligned learning opportunities

  • Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district

  • Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps

  • Excellent technology and computer skills, including familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Office tools etc.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You''ll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

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