University of Missouri-Kansas City · 2 hours ago
Missouri Teacher Development System Implementation Coordinator, UMKC's Regional Professional Development Center
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $60K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Missouri Teacher Development System Implementation Coordinator to work at their Regional Professional Development Center. This role involves coordinating the Teacher Development System for Missouri PK-12 educators, overseeing teacher recruitment and retention grants, and ensuring effective training and support for teacher development specialists.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates the Teacher Development System (MTDS) for all LEAs throughout the state
Oversee the development and publishing of all teacher development materials and resources
Facilitate induction of new teacher development specialists
Contribute to the supervision of teacher development specialists
Arrange regular and ongoing training for teacher development specialists
Develop/maintain system communication modalities (cloud computing storage, websites, etc.)
Coordinate the data collection specific to the overall quality of training delivered by teacher development specialists
Coordinate data collection specific to the overall quality of materials and resources for the teacher development system
Provide written reports to DESE to communicate evaluation findings and make recommendations for future work
Participate in the development of teacher certification requirements and teacher standards
Engage with diverse stakeholders to build relationships and promote the expansion of MTDS within the state
Represent MTDS in ways that strengthen its public profile
Provide presentations at conferences, meetings, etc
Coordinates the teacher recruitment and retention grants for all school districts throughout the state
Oversee the proper and efficient administration and monitoring of teacher recruitment and retention grants carried out under this part in order to fulfill the state’s responsibilities
Provide training and assistance to teacher development specialists responsible for monitoring, providing technical assistance, and collecting evaluation data for teacher recruitment and retention grants in their respective regions
Conduct regular and ongoing training and communication with teacher development specialists
Provide leadership in the development of a TA model for teacher recruitment and retention grants
Coordinate data collection specific to the overall impact of the teacher recruitment and retention grants
Coordinate the EPP teacher education grants
Oversee the proper and efficient administration and monitoring of the teacher education grants to universities and community colleges
Provide training and assistance to teacher development specialists responsible for monitoring, providing TA, and collecting evaluation data for teacher recruitment and retention grants in their respective regions
Conduct regular and ongoing training and communication with teacher development specialists around EPP grant coordination
Provide leadership in the development of a shared resource site and communication hub between teacher development specialists and grant recipients
Coordinate data collection specific to the overall impact of teacher education grants
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills such as strategic planning, analytical thinking, setting deadlines, and evaluating progress is required
Strong ability to understand the context of a program and how it affects program planning, implementation, outcomes, and evaluation
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong communication skills to be able to provide clear and concise written and verbal reports
Skill in oral and written presentation of complex ideas to college and university personnel, private providers, and others involved in teacher education
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, departmental personnel, college/university officials, private providers, school administrators, and the general public
Preferred
Master's Degree in Education or related area, doctorate preferred, from an accredited college or university
At least five (5) years of successful teaching or school administrative experience
At least two (2) years of experience leading complex projects and/or initiatives
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology
2023-11-09Grant· $2M
2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Amanda Davis MPA, CFRE
UMKC Foundation President & Chief Advancement Officer
Anna L. Simmons
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