Job Description

Major/Essential Functions

The Transformation Specialist plays a vital role in advancing US PREP’s mission by offering on-the-ground assistance to colleges of education, school districts, and community organizations. Our overarching aim is to ensure that every child, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, have access to highly effective teachers.

As a Transformation Specialist, you'll provide technical assistance covering a range of areas, including but not limited to:

Assisting colleges of education in transforming their teacher preparation programs
Offering strategic staffing guidance to educator preparation programs and their district partners to support sustainably paid teacher residencies
Leading communities of practice with multiple educator preparation programs, school district partners, and community organizations to create regional goals around high-quality teacher preparation
Helping educator preparation programs establish partnerships with community colleges and high schools to build clear, accessible pathways into teaching
Working with school districts to help them redesign their school staffing models to promote teacher leadership, differentiated compensation, and sustainable workloads.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Project Management: Coordinate and manage various initiatives and projects related to teacher preparation program transformation, school district partnerships, and community engagement efforts.
Technical Assistance: Provide hands-on support and guidance to colleges of education, school districts, and community organizations in transforming teacher preparation programs and school staffing models.
Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans to improve teacher effectiveness, particularly for students from marginalized backgrounds.
Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with colleges of education, school districts, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote collaboration and achieve shared goals.
Training and Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities to build the capacity of educators and administrators to ensure sustainability of initiatives.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess the impact of transformation efforts and identify areas for improvement.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in ongoing reflection, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts to refine strategies and approaches for achieving the mission and goals of US PREP.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective Facilitation: Demonstrates strong facilitation skills to lead engaging and productive sessions with diverse groups of stakeholders.
Adult Coaching Proficiency: Proficient skills in coaching adults, providing guidance and support tailored to contextual needs.
Organizational Acumen: Exhibits strong organizational skills to maintain order and structure in projects and activities.
Time and Project Management: Possesses strong time and project management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure successful project outcomes.
Relationship Building: Ability to build professional relationships with colleagues, external providers, fostering trust and collaboration to achieve common goals.
Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently and demonstrates self-motivation to drive progress and achieve objectives.
Consequential Thinking: Ability to apply consequential thinking to anticipate potential outcomes and make informed decisions.
Receptivity to Feedback: Ability to remain receptive to feedback, actively seeking input to improve performance and effectiveness.
Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities with flexibility and resilience.
Leadership Abilities: Exhibits strong leadership skills to inspire and guide teams toward shared goals and objectives.
Problem-Solving Aptitude: Demonstrates the ability to identify and navigate challenges effectively, employing creative problem-solving strategies.
Optimistic Outlook: Ability to approach challenges with optimism and positivity, anticipating needs and generating innovative solutions to address them.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus three years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's (in education, preferred).
Experience in effectively coordinating and leading educator preparation transformation efforts.
Experience in adult education or professional development and leading effective teams.
Demonstrated leadership in working with schools that have been historically underserved.