Educational Renewal Zone Partnership Director

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

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Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master's degree programs.

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Department:

Education

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Summary of

Job Duties:

The primary objective of the Educational Renewal Zone 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.

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 the engagement of families and communities in the educational process.

Facilitates training in state initiatives such as one-year supervised teacher residency, surveys, and focus groups, promotion of the pre-educator pathway, HQIM and lesson plan internalization, Educator Code of Conduct, Inclusive Practices, RISE Training, LETRS Training, coaching training, High-Impact Tutoring, career pathways, student success plans, and High-Quality Professional Learning (HQPL).

Qualifications:

Master's degree required. K-12 teaching or administrator experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Kim Level

Dean, School of Education

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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