ATC Director of Placement
Summary of Job Duties
The ATC Director of Placement collaborates with ATC staff and school district partners to ensure the successful placement and certification of ATC fellows as classroom teachers, including the fulfillment of the state-mandated one-year supervised teacher residency during the third year.
- BUILD AND MAINTAIN PARTNERSHIPS WITH HIGH-NEED K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGH FREQUENT COMMUNICATION, EXPLICIT EXPECTATIONS, AND REGULAR GOVERNANCE MEETINGS
- MATCH FELLOWS TO APPROPRIATE TEACHING VACANCIES IN PARTNER DISTRICTS AND ASSIST FELLOWS WITH THE DISTRICT HIRING PROCESS
- CORPORATE TEACHER LICENSED, MONITOR FELLOW LICENSED PROGRESS, AND SUPPORT FELLOWS WITH MEETING ARKANSAS LICENSED REQUIREMENTS
- SELLECT, TRAIN, AND MANAGE QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED MENTOR TEACHERS (EMTS)
- FACILITATE PROGRESS MONITORING, DATA-SHARING, AND SUPPORT-COORDINATION BETWEEN THE FELLOW’S ATC COACH, DISTRICT EMT, AND SCHOOL LEADERS
- COLLABORATE WITH ATC STAFF ON TEAM-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDING TEAM MEETINGS, RECRUITMENT EVENTS, AND FELLOW SELECTION)
- COLLABORATE ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS (INCLUDING EVENT LOGISTICS AND ROLE-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING)
- COLLATE SIX-WEEK SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR INCOMING FELLOWS (INCLUDING FELLOW ONBOARDING AND PROVISIONAL LICENSE)
- OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AS NEEDED
Qualifications
- Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least three years’ experience working as a licensed classroom teacher in high-need Arkansas K-12 public school districts
- Experience managing, developing, and/or coaching novice teachers
- Experience building and maintaining productive, trusting relationships with individuals, community groups, and/or partner organizations
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience with communications, partnerships, sales, and/or governance processes in a non-profit or related service-oriented organization
- Experience with job placement, human resources, and/or professional certification in a teacher prep program or other education-oriented organization
- Experience managing, developing, and/or coaching teacher support staff like instructional coaches, mentor teachers, Praxis tutors, PD facilitators, etc
- Resides or willing to reside in service area (central/eastern Arkansas)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Time management and personal organization skills
- Project planning and management skills
- Proficiency with Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Classroom, etc)
- Ability to have self and social awareness
Additional Information
- This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance
Salary Information
$68,000
Required Documents to Apply
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
Brandon Lucius, ATC Executive Director
All Application Materials Must Be Uploaded To The University Of Arkansas System Career Site
https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Special Instructions To Applicants
- Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
Questions Or Concerns About The Application Of Title IX
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.