USU Collaboratory for Innovation in Teaching and Leadership's invites applications for a part-time Statewide Learning Team Facilitator. This position supports a statewide professional learning initiative designed to connect educators across Utah through teacher-led learning communities. Facilitators will help educators collaborate, share effective instructional practices, and engage in meaningful professional growth experiences that support student success.

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

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

Facilitation and Relationship Building

• Foster positive relationships and collaboration among participating educators.
• Coordinate and facilitate in-person engagement opportunities.
• Support and encourage classroom and school visits among participants, including at least one facilitated school visit each semester.
• Capture and share highlights from in-person activities.

Virtual Learning Community Support

• Facilitate at least one online meeting each month.
• Maintain an active online learning space for participants.
• Post weekly content in our digital space and engage with participant contributions.
• Organize and manage shared resources and materials.

Professional Learning Leadership

• Encourage participants to share instructional practices, resources, and innovative ideas.
• Facilitate collaborative discussions centered on the team's educational focus.
• Collect, synthesize, and share knowledge generated through meetings, school visits, and professional dialogue.

Reporting and Program Participation

• Attend monthly facilitator meetings with program leadership.
• Submit monthly activity reports summarizing team engagement and accomplishments.
• Maintain accurate records of hours worked for payroll purposes.

Optional Coaching Activities

• Conduct one-on-one classroom visits or coaching sessions when appropriate.
• Provide professional guidance and support to participating educators.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in a public PreK–12 school setting.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and collaborative learning experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of teaching experience in a public PreK–12 school setting.
• Experience facilitating professional learning communities, instructional coaching, mentoring, or teacher leadership initiatives.
• Experience using online collaboration and learning platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across schools and districts.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Names and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
3. Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and the learning team you plan to create to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions (such as typing).

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is home to eight departments and nine centers, each of which are committed to enriching lives, enabling people from a range of backgrounds and interests reach their full potential, helping communities thrive, and ensuring that the state of Utah and our nation are vibrant and strong. Not only do we serve the public, but we also provide interdisciplinary training for students and professionals while offering fertile ground for conducting cutting-edge research on new and innovative human service practices. 

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