Professional Development – PBL Coordinator, Testing Coordinator

Role Overview

• Design and lead the school’s annual professional development plan aligned to school goals, accreditation requirements, and teacher needs.
• Coordinate and deliver virtual PD sessions, onboarding for new teachers, and ongoing instructional coaching in collaboration with academic leadership.
• Maintain a PD calendar and professional learning library for educators.
• Monitor implementation of training objectives and gather feedback to inform future sessions.
• Support teacher growth goals, reflective practices, and collaborative learning communities.
• Develop and support the implementation of PBL units across grade levels and content areas.
• Provide training and instructional support to teachers on PBL design, facilitation, and assessment.
• Curate and distribute resources, tools, and templates for high-quality, standards-aligned PBL.
• Monitor the impact of PBL across classrooms and lead data-driven refinements.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches and leadership to align PBL to school priorities and outcomes.
• Oversee the coordination of all internal and external academic assessments including MAP, SAT/ACT, state-mandated assessments (if applicable), and internal benchmark testing.
• Manage all testing schedules, proctor assignments, communications, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure secure testing environments and consistent administration protocols across virtual settings.
• Provide training and support for teachers and proctors on test platforms and procedures.
• Communicate clearly with families about testing expectations, schedules, and student preparation.
• Serve as the school’s PowerSchool administrator; manage course setup, student scheduling, grading, attendance, and reporting structures.
• Train staff on PowerSchool use and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with the Registrar, IT, and Academic Leadership to maintain data integrity.
• Assist in generating reports for academic performance, progress monitoring, and compliance documentation.
• Work closely with the Chief of Schools, Principal and Director of Operations, instructional staff, and student support services teams.
• Support accreditation processes through documentation of PD, instructional models, and assessment data.
• Participate in schoolwide initiatives and strategic planning sessions to support instructional excellence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction Design
• Valid Texas K–12 educator certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education
• Principal Certification a plus
• Instructional Coaching certification preferred
• Experience in an online or hybrid K–12 school environment
• TTESS certification a plus
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a remote setting
• Experience coordinating professional development or instructional programs
• Strong understanding of Project-Based Learning design and implementation
• Experience managing or coordinating standardized testing programs
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using virtual platforms (Google Workspace, Zoom/Google Meet, LMS/SIS systems)
• Experience with MAP, SAT/ACT coordination, and testing compliance
• Knowledge of Cognia or similar accreditation processes
• Instructional design and/or curriculum development background
• Experience in adult learning theory and teacher coaching

Benefits

• Educational Concierge: Every family has access to a dedicated Educational Concierge to assist with enrollment, course planning and ongoing academic guidance, ensuring each student finds their unique path to success.
• Goal-Oriented Tracking: We help students set meaningful milestones and track their progress, encouraging achievement and celebrating every accomplishment along the way.
• Community-Focused Learning: Our programs are structured to foster collaboration and connection, building confidence and social skills even within a virtual setting.
• Technology: Innovative Network of Knowledge will provide this role with a company provided laptop, but the employee will secure and cover the cost for the operation of this technology in the virtual landscape of his/her home office. (internet, telephone, home office setup, etc.)