Learning and Development Specialist

Who We Are Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™. Job Purpose To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Learning Resource Specialist, you will be responsible for providing curriculum training and support to teachers and assisting with curriculum implementation. Conducts ongoing staff development, performs periodic classroom visitations, collects, and reports quarterly student data, and monitors programs. How You Will Impact Education Develops and conducts in-service training for all teachers regarding the curriculum, researched-based instructional strategies, and best practice. Performs periodic classroom visitations, assists teachers in the improvement of instructional performance, performs periodic binder reviews, and monitors improvement. Demonstrates lessons in classroom situations for observation by teachers. Trains new teachers in the use of Student Information System (SIS) and school-based resources and procedures. Facilitates grade level and/or subject area team meetings Serves as a resource to school administrators and content area teachers in identifying needs, adapting instructional techniques, and implementing strategies across the curriculum. Collects, analyzes, and reports school and student benchmark data Initiates and maintain effective liaisons with district and professional associations to maintain a current knowledge and instructional best practices. Attends monthly CSUSA Curriculum Cadres. Required Qualifications And Skills Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful. Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing. Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to Implement best practices and positive character education consistently. Job Requirements A bachelor's degree with certification in Middle School Education. A Master's Degree is Desirable A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience and one year experience as grade-level chairperson, team leader, or resource teacher is desired Demonstrated competency in curriculum writing, development, and coordination May perform other duties assigned. Work Environment Responsibilities While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual school-working conditions. May be noisy during high student traffic. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No physical exertion required. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr