Director, Educational Renewal Zone

Educational Renewal Zone Director

Location:

Fort Smith, Arkansas

The primary objective of the Educational Renewal Zone Director (ERZ Director) is to bridge the gap between two‑year college partners, educator preparation programs (EPPS), educational service cooperatives, and public‑school districts. The ERZ Director will meet yearly performance goals on state initiatives and track and utilize data to continuously improve program offerings. Develop partnerships between all stakeholders in the educational process to ensure all parties are in conversation about teacher preparation, school performance, and student growth and achievement.

Stay up‑to‑date and support districts and EPPs in implementing innovative teaching methods by providing high‑quality professional learning opportunities. Steward grants to support the Zone's activities and goals and oversee budget planning and financial management for the Education Renewal Zone.

• Meet yearly performance goals on state initiatives and track and utilize data to continuously improve program offerings.
• Develop partnerships between all stakeholders in the educational process to ensure all parties are in conversation about teacher preparation, school performance, and student growth and achievement.
• Support districts and EPPs in implementing innovative teaching methods by providing high‑quality professional learning opportunities.
• Steward grants to support the Zone’s activities and goals and oversee budget planning and financial management for the Education Renewal Zone.
• Focus on high‑quality collaborative educator preparation.
• Focus on high‑quality instructional materials (HQIM).
• Focus on Lead and Master Professional Educator Designations, coaching training, evidence‑based practices, and engaging families and communities in educational process.
• Focus on statewide priorities in literacy, numeracy, and human capital development.
• Facilitate training in state initiatives such as one‑year supervised teacher residency, surveys, focus groups, and promotion of pre‑educator pathway, HQIM and lesson plan internalization, Educator Code of Conduct, Inclusive Practices, RISE Training, LETR Training, coaching training, High‑Impact Tutoring, career pathways, student success plans, and High‑Quality Professional Learning (HQPL).

• Master’s degree required.
• K‑12 teaching or administrator experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of literacy, curriculum, and evidence‑based instructional practices.

$78,130 per year.

University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waivers for employees and families; 12 official holidays; immediate leave accrual; retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary. Benefits eligibility:
Yes.

Submit Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, teaching license or certificate, and five professional references. Upload documents to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Preferred documents: copy of teaching license.

Criminal background check, motor vehicle reports check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The university does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of any protected category. 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.

Human Resources Department, 479‑788‑7080.