Statewide Learning Team Facilitator

Overview

USU Collaboratory for Innovation in Teaching and Leadership 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 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.

Responsibilities

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

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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile.
• 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

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$50.00 per hour

College/Department Highlights

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.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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