Professional Development Coordinator

Applications will be accepted Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 AM - Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time).

Educational Service Unit 7 is seeking applicants to fill the position of an anticipated Professional Development Coordinator. This 225‑day (1.0 FTE) position is responsible for providing professional learning support for educators. This multifaceted position facilitates customized support to meet the unique needs of ESU 7’s school districts.

Requirements for the position are:

• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of five years teaching/administrative experience

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to provide engaging training and support to ESU 7 school personnel as well as have knowledge of (or a willingness to learn):

• Early Childhood Education
• Classroom Coaching

Job Classification: Non‑certificated

Qualifications:

• Educational Level: Bachelor’s Degree
• Certification or Licensure: None required
• Experience Desired: Master’s Degree, Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate, 5 years teaching and/or administrative experience, Delivery of professional development

Employee Characteristics:

• Cooperation
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity
• Concern for Others
• Self‑Control
• Stress Tolerance
• Initiative
• Confidentiality

Required Responsibilities and Job Tasks:

• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships—Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems—Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Resolving problems in educational settings.
• Communicating—Providing information to others in written form, e‑mail, or in person; in meetings of the Board, committees, or staff meetings. Communicating with people outside ESU 7, representing ESU 7 to the public, and other external sources.
• Gather information: Observe, receive and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Training and Teaching Others—Identifying the educational needs of ESU 7 district personnel, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Analyzing Data or Information—Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or acts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge—Keeping up‑to‑date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings—Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technology Expectations:

• Basic computer skills
• Word processing (Microsoft Office)
• FileMaker Pro
• Google Drive
• Desktop recording
• Email applications
• ESU 7 Social Media resources
• Accountability software
• ESU 7 Online Resources
• Electronic and print copyright
• Tablet use
• Apple TV/Airplay
• ALIO - Accounting and HR system
• Video Creation
• Learning Management System

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Education and Training: Knowledge of current, effective educational practice.
• Ability to read, analyze and synthesize research.
• English Language: The ability to communicate through reading, writing, listening, speaking and comprehending.
• Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior and performance; learning and motivation.
• Sociology and Anthropology: Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics.
• Clerical: Prepare and submit budgets, reports, and records.
• Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Essential Functions:

• Regular, dependable attendance on the job.
• The ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified technology expectations, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities.
• The ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Occasional
• Walking: Occasional
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling: Occasional
• Manual Dexterity Activities: Occasional
• Driving: Occasional
• Lifting 50 Pounds: Occasional
• Carrying 20 Feet: Occasional

Working Conditions:

Inside offices and throughout the ESU 7 campus and district buildings.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, military veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Chief Administrator. This position is subject to a veteran's preference for those who qualify.