Learning Design Trainer

Summary of Job Duties

The Learning Design Trainer supports the Office of Innovation for Education (OIE) by designing and delivering high-quality coaching, consulting, and professional learning experiences for K–12 educators and administrators across Arkansas. This role emphasizes Cognitive Coaching, systems-level improvement, and the development of student-centered learning environments. In collaboration with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), this position supports learning, innovation, and continuous improvement at the school and district levels. The role focuses on sustainability and capacity building through structured data use, strategic planning, and targeted support for both improvement-focused and innovative schools.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in education or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Certified Cognitive Coaching Trainer
• Experience facilitating professional learning for educators
• At least three years of K–12 teaching or leadership experience
• Experience with: Standards-based grading, Competency-based learning, and Personalized learning
• Valid teaching or administrative license

Additional Information

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Special Instructions To Applicants

• To apply, upload all required documents to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
• Required checks: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Information: $82,500 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents To Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Crystal Beshears
cbeshea@uark.edu

Department

Innovation Team

Department's Website

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Employer Information

• Founded in 1871
• Land grant institution
• Ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity
• Works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach
• Located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
• Home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies
• Growing region surrounding Fayetteville is known for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life
• Offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.