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    "ExternalDescriptionStr": "<p><strong>ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:</strong></p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.</span><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special&nbsp;Education, and 83% are students of color.&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION:</strong></span></p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;\">The Director of Professional Development facilitates the planning, implementation, and monitoring of professional learning opportunities for teachers, administrators, and selected district staff and partners. In addition to understanding effective, research-based professional development standards and delivery models, the Director of Professional Development will demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to meet the needs of diverse learners. 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They:</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"><span>Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;</span></li><li style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"><span>Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;</span></li><li style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"><span>Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;</span></li><li style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"><span>Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in schools and the district;</span></li><li style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"><span>Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and</span></li><li style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"><span>Follow current trends in education policy and research.</span></li></ul><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"><strong>REPORTS TO:&nbsp;</strong>Deputy Chief of Professional Learning and Coaching</span></p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; 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