Professional Learning Specialist (PLS)
Douglas County School District, Castle Rock, CO, United States
Job Title
Professional Learning Specialist (PLS)
Job Description
Under the direction of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, acts as a professional learning coordinator, mentor/coach, facilitator, and member of the leadership team. Acts as a resource for the professional development of teachers, may facilitate various aspects of teacher induction, and develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Position Specific Information (if applicable)
An IB World School is part of a global community authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver rigorous, internationally recognized programs. These schools focus on developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring students who think critically, act ethically, and engage with the world beyond their classrooms. Being an IB World School means a commitment to high academic standards, global‑mindedness, and educating the whole child to succeed in college, career, and life.
Responsibilities
Collaborative Member of the Building Leadership Team: Lead school initiatives.
Collaborate with leadership to build World Class Education opportunities for staff.
Work with principal to create Unified Improvement Plan and Professional Development Plan.
Backward plan, implement, evaluate and support professional development to support the site.
Mentor/Coach: Create personalized induction opportunities, provide support for inductees, ongoing mentoring of all teachers, model, co‑teach, and cognitive coach teachers, create differentiated induction plans for inductees, support staff in attaining goals, facilitate data analysis opportunities, 21st‑Century Skills Leader.
Facilitator: Facilitate team, school or feeder meetings to enhance shared responsibility when appropriate; provide ongoing training to facilitate meaningful Learning Community work; enhance dialogue opportunities while building professional community; facilitate the creation of a supportive, restorative, and inclusive building culture.
Professional Learning Coordinator: Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate professional development aligned with DCSD PD Standards; arrange peer observations; lesson study design; facilitate and coordinate Professional Learning Communities; train mentors, department heads and teacher leaders; implement job‑embedded professional learning; evaluate and provide high‑quality resources; liaison between district and site.
Certifications
Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location
Douglas County High School
Schedule
Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 200 Work Days
Salary
Full Salary Range: $56,366.00 USD – $119,121.00 USD Annual
Salary Schedule Eligibility
Hard to Hire
Benefits
Health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA).
District‑paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
Additional Statement
*All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full‑time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part‑time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
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Professional Learning Specialist (PLS)
Job Description
Under the direction of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, acts as a professional learning coordinator, mentor/coach, facilitator, and member of the leadership team. Acts as a resource for the professional development of teachers, may facilitate various aspects of teacher induction, and develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Position Specific Information (if applicable)
An IB World School is part of a global community authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver rigorous, internationally recognized programs. These schools focus on developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring students who think critically, act ethically, and engage with the world beyond their classrooms. Being an IB World School means a commitment to high academic standards, global‑mindedness, and educating the whole child to succeed in college, career, and life.
Responsibilities
Collaborative Member of the Building Leadership Team: Lead school initiatives.
Collaborate with leadership to build World Class Education opportunities for staff.
Work with principal to create Unified Improvement Plan and Professional Development Plan.
Backward plan, implement, evaluate and support professional development to support the site.
Mentor/Coach: Create personalized induction opportunities, provide support for inductees, ongoing mentoring of all teachers, model, co‑teach, and cognitive coach teachers, create differentiated induction plans for inductees, support staff in attaining goals, facilitate data analysis opportunities, 21st‑Century Skills Leader.
Facilitator: Facilitate team, school or feeder meetings to enhance shared responsibility when appropriate; provide ongoing training to facilitate meaningful Learning Community work; enhance dialogue opportunities while building professional community; facilitate the creation of a supportive, restorative, and inclusive building culture.
Professional Learning Coordinator: Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate professional development aligned with DCSD PD Standards; arrange peer observations; lesson study design; facilitate and coordinate Professional Learning Communities; train mentors, department heads and teacher leaders; implement job‑embedded professional learning; evaluate and provide high‑quality resources; liaison between district and site.
Certifications
Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location
Douglas County High School
Schedule
Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 200 Work Days
Salary
Full Salary Range: $56,366.00 USD – $119,121.00 USD Annual
Salary Schedule Eligibility
Hard to Hire
Benefits
Health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA).
District‑paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
Additional Statement
*All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full‑time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part‑time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
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