ADM - Manager - Professional Learning and Educator Development

Manager - Professional Learning
Job Title:

Manager - Professional Learning

Location:

Education Support Services

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Pay Grade:

ADM-07

Days:

228

Job Purpose Summary
The Manager of Professional Learning and Educator Development provides districtwide leadership for the planning, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of Adams County School District 14's professional learning systems. This position collaborates with Academic Services, Human Resources, Finance, and school leaders to design and sustain professional learning opportunities that strengthen educator effectiveness, leadership capacity, instructional excellence, and employee development.

The Manager oversees district systems supporting employees throughout their professional growth continuum, including onboarding, induction, mentoring, educator credentialing support, leadership development, compliance training, and continuous professional learning. The position ensures professional learning initiatives are strategically aligned, data‑informed, fiscally responsible, and focused on improving employee performance and student outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, or a related field required.

Colorado Teacher License or other related educational credential required.

Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in education, professional learning, leadership development, human resources, school leadership, or a related field.

Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating professional learning programs.

Experience leading projects, initiatives, or teams.

Knowledge of adult learning theory and effective professional learning practices.

Knowledge of educator effectiveness, leadership development, and continuous improvement systems.

Strong organizational, project management, and facilitation skills.

Ability to analyze data and use findings to improve programs and systems.

Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Knowledge of educator licensure and credentialing requirements preferred.

Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of Adams County School District 14 Board Policy and administrative evaluation procedures.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Support

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the District Professional Learning Framework.

Develop, implement, and annually update the District Professional Learning Plan aligned with the Strategic Plan and district priorities.

Coordinate districtwide professional learning opportunities for licensed, classified, and leadership employees.

Develop and maintain the annual District Professional Learning Calendar.

Coordinate district institutes, conferences, workshops, leadership academies, onboarding programs, and required training events.

Establish standards and expectations for the design, delivery, and evaluation of professional learning.

Collaborate with district departments and school leaders to identify professional learning priorities.

Ensure district-sponsored professional learning aligns with organizational goals and improvement initiatives.

Supervise assigned personnel, consultants, facilitators, contractors, and program staff as assigned.

Develop recommendations regarding professional learning budgets, expenditures, and resource allocation.

Educator Development and Talent Growth

Coordinate district onboarding and orientation programs for newly hired employees.

Lead the implementation of New Teacher Academy, induction, and mentoring programs.

Support educator career pathways, leadership development opportunities, and succession planning initiatives.

Collaborate with Human Resources to support educator licensure, endorsements, certifications, and renewal requirements.

Maintain systems supporting educator credential tracking and compliance.

Coordinate district-required compliance training programs.

Develop systems recognizing employee accomplishments, certifications, and professional growth.

Support district recruitment and retention initiatives through meaningful professional learning opportunities.

Promote leadership development opportunities aligned with district needs.

Professional Learning Quality Assurance

Establish quality standards for district-sponsored professional learning.

Review and evaluate instructional services, consultants, vendors, and professional learning partnerships.

Monitor implementation fidelity of district professional learning initiatives.

Ensure professional learning experiences reflect adult learning theory, research-based practices, and district priorities.

Maintain records and documentation related to participation, implementation, and outcomes.

Data, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement

Develop performance measures and evaluation systems for professional learning initiatives.

Analyze participation, implementation, educator effectiveness, retention, and program outcome data.

Monitor district progress toward professional learning goals and objectives.

Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for district leadership.

Utilize data to identify trends, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.

Implement continuous improvement processes to strengthen district professional learning systems.

Grant and Program Support

Collaborate with Finance and district leaders to support federally, state, and locally funded educator development initiatives.

Develop program narratives, implementation plans, measurable objectives, and supporting documentation for funded programs.

Monitor implementation of funded initiatives and evaluate program effectiveness.

Support compliance with program requirements and reporting expectations.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school leaders, employees, institutions of higher education, professional organizations, community agencies, and external partners.

Represent the district at local, regional, and state meetings related to educator development and professional learning.

Serve as a resource to district leaders regarding professional learning systems, educator growth, and leadership development.

Professional Growth and Development

Participate in professional learning activities and professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of best practices, educational trends, and legal requirements.

Policy, Reports, and Law

Comply with all federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, district policies, administrative regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:

The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

The employee will work primarily in offices, hallways, gyms, classrooms, bathrooms, shops, playgrounds, cafeterias, portable buildings and pool environments. The employee may be required to work remotely in the event of a district shut-down or other event and may need to work extended hours including evenings, weekends or district holidays.

Mental Functions:

The employee is regularly required to communicate, analyze, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Occasionally required to compile, copy, compute and negotiate.

Transparency in Pay and Benefits
Adams 14 is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits and complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Compensation:

$115,000 to $162,841 per year (2026‑2027), based on verified experience and qualifications, aligned with the Adams 14 salary schedule. This position is scheduled for 228 work days annually. Additional compensation opportunities may be available through stipends or supplemental assignments.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

District contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free and confidential support services and wellness and preventive care programs

Optional coverage options for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer care, legal assistance, and accident insurance available for all full‑time staff

Membership in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and optional retirement savings plans including 403(b) and 457(b)

For more detailed information, please review the Adams 14 Employee Benefits Guide, available on the District website.

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