Professional Learning Coordinator - Anticipated

Position Type:

Human Resources and Professional Learning

Date Posted:

2/18/2026

Location:

District Office

Date Available:

08/24/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 has an opening for a full-time Professional Learning Coordinator (Anticipated) for the  School Year.

Job Title:

Professional Learning Coordinator

Position:
Certified

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Characteristics: 9-month contract (182 days) 1.0 FTE

Evaluation:
Evaluated annually by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Professional Learning

Supervises: N/A (collaborates across departments and with staff at all levels)

Location:

District Administration Office

Position Summary:

The Professional Learning Coordinator is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of high-quality professional learning experiences for certified and classified staff across the District. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that professional learning aligns with District goals, supports effective teaching and learning, and provides meaningful growth opportunities for all staff. The Coordinator will collaborate with multiple departments, organize large-scale professional development events, help organize CPDU opportunities in alignment with state requirements, and contribute to the development of the District's internal professional learning program, Winnetka University.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Professional Learning Coordination

* Plan, coordinate, and monitor professional development offerings for certified staff, associates (paraprofessionals), and administrators.

* Collaborate with the Department of Innovation, Teaching, and Learning and the Department of Student Services, Equity, and Inclusion to ensure PD offerings address both general education and special education needs.

* Coordinate professional development days (Institute Days, biannual Summer Institute), including scheduling, logistics, and communication with presenters.

* Develop, maintain, and expand Winnetka University to provide meaningful internal PD opportunities aligned with District initiatives.

Professional Learning Delivery

* Design and deliver professional learning sessions in areas such as instructional strategies, inclusive practices, and equity-focused teaching.

* Provide professional development for associates (paraprofessionals), general education teachers, and special education staff.

* Apply principles of adult learning and instructional coaching to professional learning design and facilitation.

* Oversee and assist with creation of the Winnetka Professional Learning Calendar (ie. early release planning with administrators/staff)

Compliance and Credit Hours

* Serve as the District's resource for state requirements related to professional development credit hours for teacher certification/recertification.

* Monitor, track, and verify staff completion of professional development activities for ISBE compliance.

* Coordinate at least one Admin Academy on-site for administrators.

* Oversee annual compliance tutorials (Public School Works platform) for all staff.

Collaboration and Support

* Work collaboratively with administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders to identify professional learning needs and design responsive programming.

* Participate in monthly District Coaches Meetings to learn alongside on-site professional developers, occasionally facilitating sessions.

* Partner with external consultants, professional organizations, and higher education institutions as needed.

* Support district wide initiatives by aligning PD opportunities to the strategic plan, curriculum priorities, and equity goals.

* Organize and oversee scheduling of the Winnetka Parent's Institute and SPARK first year professional learning opportunities.

* Assist the Winnetka University Coordinator with the support and tracking of classes/hours.

* Assisting with coordination of observation/practicum/internship requests as they are submitted by universities.

* Collaborate with new staff members as part of the onboarding process to ensure plans are in place for Professional Learning needs in various roles across the District.

* Assist building/District…