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Missouri State University · 8 hours ago

Professional Developer (Literacy)

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$57K/yr - $57K/yr

5+ years exp

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity, and they are seeking a Professional Developer for the Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning. The role focuses on improving teacher effectiveness and student achievement through professional development and support for educators, particularly in evidence-based reading instruction.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

The Professional Developer aligns courses, workshops, consultation, modeling, etc. with state student academic achievement standards as well as related local educational agency and school improvement goals

The Professional Developer works with school principals and/or school-based teacher leaders to support the evaluation of student and teacher learning needs based on a review of data on teacher and student performance, the development of educator learning goals, the implementation of learning strategies that improve instructional effectiveness and student achievement, the provision of job-embedded coaching to support the transfer of new knowledge and skills to the classroom, and regular assessment of identified learning goals, improved teaching, and the ability of all students in meeting state academic achievement standards

The Professional Developer completes reporting and implementation requirements and participates in all Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning staff meetings

This Professional Developer will provide support for Kindergarten through 5th grade educators in developing knowledge of and implementing evidence-based reading instruction

The Professional Developer will provide a tailored approach that includes high-quality, job-embedded professional development focusing on evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading to those schools assigned through the CLSD grant program

Qualification

LETRS trainedEvidence-based reading instructionData-driven decision makingResearch-based instructional practicesPresentation experienceTraining material developmentEffective instructional practicesTeacher/administrator evaluationCollaborative teaming

Required

A Master's degree in the field of Education from an accredited four-year college or University is required

At least five years of successful teaching or public school administrative experience is required by the time the incumbent starts in the position

The ability to develop training materials and gather and report research data and program evaluation projects is required

Knowledge and understanding of current research-based instructional and assessment practices and methodologies is required

Presentation experience with adult audiences both small and large is required

The ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely in writing, as well as the ability to speak effectively to large and small groups is required, including the ability to utilize training methods that will actively engage adult learners

Knowledge and skills in common formative assessment, effective instructional practices, data-driven decision making, and collaborative teaming applicable in all core academic areas is required

Preferred

Expertise in teacher/administrator evaluation is preferred

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) trained and experience with the science of reading and associated instruction, intervention, and assessment practices will be given consideration