Learning Design Trainer

Summary of Job Duties

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), the 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.

• 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)

Yes

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

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.