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Type of Position:
Professional Staff – Project/Program Administration
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
Arkansas Teacher Corps
Department’s Website:
https://www.arkansasteachercorps.org
Summary of Job Duties:
The Director of Teacher Development will collaborate with the Teacher Development Team in leading the planning and facilitation of Arkansas Teacher Corps (ATC) professional development throughout the school year and summer institute. Primary responsibilities will include coordinating training and development, managing part-time facilitators, and ensuring a high-quality, responsive professional development program by regularly soliciting feedback from fellows, alumni, and external partners. The Director will also support with the planning and execution of the seven-week Summer Institute, the ATC coaching program, and regular evaluations of ATC fellows. The Director may be called upon to assist with the development of new coaches and/or to coach fellows as needed.
The ATC Director of Teacher Development will also collaborate with the ATC Director of Partnerships and Teacher Development Team to support ATC Fellows in meeting all requirements for a provisional license by the end of their first year and a standard teaching license by the end of the three-year fellowship. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with the recruitment and selection of ATC fellows; supporting annual evaluations of the ATC program; communicating with ATC staff and partner schools regarding Fellows’ progress; and supporting struggling Fellows through targeted support plans and differentiated interventions.
The is a one-year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role. The Director of Teacher Development must be able and willing to travel across the state by automobile and be available to work some nights and weekends. The Director must also be available for the seven-week Summer Institute for incoming Fellows which will require them to live and work on-site during portions of the summer training.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience teaching K-12 with a strong track record of student achievement
- Experience with developing, coaching, or managing a team of adults through layers
- Experience planning, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned master’s degree in education from an accredited college or university
- Experience with diverse schools, individuals, and community groups
- Experience supporting diversity/equity/inclusiveness work and/or social identity development
- Experience planning, executing, and evaluating a comprehensive training program
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Familiarity and knowledge with adult learning theory
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills
- Strong instruction and curricular planning skills
- Emotional resilience and conflict resolution skills
- Critical reflection and self-awareness skills
- Time management and personal organization skills
- Complex project management skills involving layers
- Goal-setting and giving aligned feedback skills
- Proficiency skills with Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Classroom, etc.)
Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
Salary Information:
$52,000 – $55,000 (commensurate with education and experience)
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
Optional Documents:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Brandon Lucius, [email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
You will be unable to apply on the closing date of this position
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle s Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit:
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
