Education Specialist

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Chicago Full time

About the Role

The University of Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Education Specialist to join our team. As an Education Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of programs for primary and secondary schools. Your expertise will be instrumental in designing and implementing programs and materials that contribute to school development and/or professional development of principals, teachers, and other school leaders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with Kindergarten through Grade 4 teachers to understand and implement the Active Playful Learning approach in their classrooms, through regular goal-setting and coaching cycles.
  • Facilitate reflection and provide feedback to teachers, assisting them with classroom practices and resources.
  • Document coaching activities and classroom observation using project logs, surveys, and other data collection, with strong attention to detail.
  • Communicate clearly with teachers to establish and maintain coaching schedules and other project expectations.
  • Conduct professional learning sessions focused on the Active Playful Learning approach for participating teachers and other school personnel.
  • Participate in resource creation to support Active Playful Learning teachers locally and in other regional APL sites.
  • Assist with data collection for the Active Playful Learning project.
  • Engage in professional development and committee work related to the Active Playful Learning project, including a 2-day summer PD session in Chicago.
  • Help to support district coaches and school leaders in learning about the Active Playful Learning approach and the details of the project and act as a liaison between schools and the APL research team.
  • Build and maintain strong positive relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches.
  • Develop programs for primary and secondary school education. Requires a deep understanding of the field of primary and secondary school education.
  • Conducts research and development of curriculum, models, and best practices in the field of education. Works with school leadership teams to support school planning processes including needs assessments, goal setting, strategic planning, and determining strategies for curriculum selection and professional development. May lead the implementation of professional development workshops and individualized coaching efforts for principals, teachers, and other school staff.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field. Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with using a variety of techniques for teacher education, including professional development workshops, case studies, professional readings, mentoring, coaching, lesson study, teaching model lessons, and facilitating teacher study groups. Master's degree in teaching, education, or a related field. Advanced knowledge of instructional methodologies. Advanced knowledge of professional development strategies, including coaching. Ability to develop resources, including lesson plans and other teacher supports. Presentation skills. Understand the principles of adult learning. Writing ability, including the ability to design and draft materials that can support implementation of the Active Playful Learning approach.

Working Conditions

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Must be able to travel to various sites multiple days per week. Ability to manage stressful situations. Interpersonal skills.

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