PROFESSIONAL DEV MANAGER I

Coordinates a system for adult professional learning which includes logistics. Differentiates the levels of trainings designed to engage all staff and improve workplace practices.

$98,287 - 141,817

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, July 13, 2025.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application. ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming a Master's Degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify Pepper LaMothe at lamothkp@milwaukee.k12.wi.us that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked to provide at least three electronic professional references.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

• Masters degree in an educational field and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certification as an administrator (#10, #80 or #51).
• Experience in the effective use of technology tools to provide a variety of methods for developing and implementing staff development.
• Three to five years of experience working in an adult professional development environment.

• Schedules professional development opportunities for district and school staff.
• Oversees room reservations, building permits, technology requests, and safety requests related to professional development.
• Coordinates planning with district leaders to record attendance for required professional development opportunities.
• Trains district staff on inputting course information in the districtwide professional development software platform.
• Manages and maintains the districtwide professional development software platform.
• Gathers data, compiles information, prepares reports and manages multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develops and provides reports related to the districtwide professional development sessions.
• Assists and monitors payroll for professional development.
• Oversees all professional development publications and districtwide staff development training schedules.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to provide professional development opportunities with district staff.
• Assists district staff with the use of distance learning technology resources for classrooms, conference rooms and off-site presentations.
• Supports presenters with resources to offer a blend of learning opportunities, such as on-line courses, workshops and seminars.
• Researches and conducts outreach to professionals to serve as guest speakers at adult professional development sessions on a variety of topics.
• Attends meetings, workshops and conferences to keep abreast of new and emerging technology for adult learners.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.