Learning Design Trainer

Learning Design Trainer

The Learning Design Trainer supports the Office of Innovation for Education (OIE) by designing and delivering high-quality coaching, consulting, and professional learning experiences for K–12 educators and administrators across Arkansas. This role emphasizes Cognitive Coaching, systems-level improvement, and the development of student-centered learning environments. In collaboration with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), this position supports learning, innovation, and continuous improvement at the school and district levels.

The role focuses on sustainability and capacity building through structured data use, strategic planning, and targeted support for both improvement-focused and innovative schools. 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.

• Ph.D. in education or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Certified Cognitive Coaching Trainer
• Experience facilitating professional learning for educators

• At least three years of K–12 teaching or leadership experience
• Experience with:
  Standards-based grading, Competency-based learning, and Personalized learning
• Valid teaching or administrative license

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

$82,500 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Crystal Beshears (cbeshea)

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports 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 that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Driving

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