Professional Learning Coordinator

Overview

USU Collaboratory for Innovation in Teaching and Leadership's invites applications for a part-time Professional Learning Coordinator. This position supports a number of statewide professional learning initiatives designed to connect educators across Utah through teacher-led learning communities. The Professional Learning Coordinator will work with the Director to help educators collaborate, share effective instructional practices, and engage in meaningful professional growth experiences that support student success across the state.

This position is funded by the Emma Eccles Jones Foundation and provides an opportunity for an experienced educator to exercise leadership while supporting fellow educators throughout Utah.

This position is primarily telework within the state of Utah, but occasional travel within Utah may be required for in-person school visits and facilitator meetings. Travel is expected to be once per quarter. Mileage reimbursement may be available for approved activities.

Responsibilities

Networking and Communication s

• Create and disseminate promotional material for the Collaboratory through various means (newsletter, social media, etc.).
• Grow the Collaboratory’s reach through networking and active promotion of the Collaboratory and its programs and initiatives.

Conference Planning and Support

• Co-design and co-facilitate conference experiences for Utah educators in various regions throughout the state through partnership with local leadership.

Reporting and Program Participation

• Support learning team facilitators with ideas, encouragement, and sharing their successes with others.
• Provide other support to learning team facilitators as needed.

Other Assignments

• Accept other job-related assignments from the director as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience in a public PreK–12 school setting
• Minimum of three years in an educational leadership position (school, district, or higher education leadership position)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years of combined experience in public PreK-12 schools and/or districts
• Masters degree or higher in a related field
• Experience using online collaboration and learning platforms
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across schools and districts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and maintain organized records
• Commitment to professional learning and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively with educators from diverse school and district contexts
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter describing your interest in this position to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Contact information for three (3) professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile