The Powell Personalized Learning (PL) Coordinator will support the Department of Advanced Learning Specialty Programs in instructional development, change management, and Powell continuous improvement to drive success for all students.  It is expected that the Powell PL Coordinator will be an instructional expert with proven content expertise in PL in at least one core subject (eg, Literacy, Mathematics, Science) and/or with priority student groups (eg, Diverse Learners, English Language Learners).

The PLC will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Under the direction and guidance of the CPS Department of Advanced Learning Specialty Programs, as well as the Principal, implement a strategic action plan and continuous improvement strategies founded in the CPS Framework forPersonalized Learning(PL) to positively impact student-based outcomes in their assigned school by working with classroom teachers, school-based Instructional Leadership Teams, school administrators, and professional development providers.

• Build the day-to-day instructional capacity of classroom teachers and school administrators at their assigned school to deliver core district priorities for PL.  These priorities currently include (but are not limited to): implementation of Common Core State Standards, implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports, K-2 foundational literacy, and College and Career Readiness.

• Provide differentiated instructional support by working directly with teachers in the classroom to model effective, research-based instructional practices in PL, by working collaboratively with grade-level teams to drive data-informed instructional planning, by regularly providing professional learning and coaching to staff, and by working with school-based leadership teams to actualize CCSS implementation through PL instructional strategies school-wide.

• The PL Coordinator serves on the school-based PL Leadership Team, the Instructional Leadership Team, and the CIWP Team to integrate PL throughout the school and core curriculum. As such, the PL Coordinator should consult and collaborate with Principals, Assistant Principals, and other members of the school-based Instructional Leadership Teams, and District staff as needed to develop data-informed strategies to support the development and implementation of the CIWP.  These strategies include (but are not limited to): curriculum development, professional development plans, direct support to classroom teachers, student outcome progress monitoring, and student intervention plans. 

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the PL Instructional Leader must possess the following qualifications:

Type of Education Required: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership preferred.

Certification:Valid standard teaching certificate (Type 03, Type 09, or Type 10) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with appropriate grade level and content level endorsements (Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, or Special Education). Type 75 Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (or equivalent certificate from outside Illinois), preferred.  

Type of Experience and Number of Years: 

• A minimum of 4 years of classroom teaching experience, with demonstrated experience in implementing personalized learning strategies required. Additional experience delivering problem/project-based learning preferred.

• 2 years of experience working with adult learners, including coaching, and designing and facilitating professional development to classroom teachers and school leaders, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
Experience and knowledge of Personalized Learning(PL) and/or competency-based progressionAbility to use multiple data sources to set measurable goals and strategically plan to complete the goalsAbility to define problems, analyze data and develop action plans as part of a continuous improvement cycleExcellent collaboration skillsExcellent communication skills:  writing, speaking, and listeningEndorsement in special education, literacy, mathematics, or science strongly preferred Experience with curriculum mapping, unit planning, and formative progress monitoringKnowledge of research-based school improvement models and strategiesKnowledge of school-wide personalized learning implementation best practicesExperience and knowledge of MTSS
Note: This is a position that follows the same schedule of a regular teacher.