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WMTC Teacher Development Program Coordinator

Kent ISD

Grand Rapids, MI | Full Time

$46k-68k (estimate)

10 Months Ago

WMTC Teacher Development Program Coordinator

Kent ISD Grand Rapids, MI

$46k-68k (estimate)

Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education 10 Months Ago

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Kent ISD is Hiring a WMTC Teacher Development Program Coordinator Near Grand Rapids, MI

JobID: 21427

Position Type:
District Support/Coordinator

Date Posted:
8/4/2023

Location:
Kent ISD

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Kent ISD - website

VACANCY NOTICE
Job Title: WMTC Teacher Development Program Coordinator
215 day position
The WMTC Teacher Development Program Coordinator will support the development, coordination, and execution of West Michigan Teacher Collaborative programming. WMTC is an initiative led by Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon ISDs in partnership with GVSU to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of excellent teachers to lead West Michigan Classrooms. In collaboration with our regional partners and school districts, the Program Coordinator will lead a reimagined pre-service experience for new teachers. The Program Coordinator will leverage skills in project management, teacher development, outreach, and relationship building to design and execute programming that supports the recruitment and training of new teacher candidates and builds deep partnerships with local school districts.
Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with Teaching Certification as part of a degree program of study

Master’s Degree or intent to obtain a Master’s degree in an education related area preferred

Demonstrated leadership; leading teacher development, curriculum development, educational leadership, special education, interventionist trainer, benchmark assessing/progress monitoring experience, coaching, and/or new teacher training preferred

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Work at the direction of the Director of Teacher Development on all professional elements of the WMTC

Design, prepare, facilitate and support the implementation of programmatic elements of WMTC that:
- Identify, recruit and enroll a diverse pool of future educators into WMTC initiatives
- Identify, recruit and support a diverse pool of mentor teachers across Ottawa, Muskegon and Kent County
- Plan and execute activities such as recruitment and orientation events
- Plan and lead practice-based professional development for new teacher candidates that is aligned to GVSU coursework and responsive to local district needs
- Collaborate with GVSU instructional faculty to ensure program experiences align with coursework
- Collaborate with GVSU admissions faculty to avoid potential bureaucratic barriers to candidate participation
- Plan and lead events that foster community building and experiences resulting in WMTC cohorts that have a strong sense of support and shared mission
- Establish partnerships with local schools to host WMTC collaborative candidates for learning experiences and job placements
- Assist with WMTC candidate selection and interviewing processes
- Coordinate mentorship and job placements with principals and district leaders
- Market program to encourage inclusion of diverse populations
- Assist in maintaining accurate records for legal and grant compliance
- Create and implement systems to track mentor teacher SCECHS
- Provide excellent customer service to all WMTC teaching candidates, mentors and community partners.

Maintain regular and consistent employee attendance

Attend a variety of meetings, conferences and/or trainings as directed

Prepare reports, submit data, draft communications, assist in presentations / trainings etc. based on the needs of the WMTC

Travel to and perform work at various locations and sites as required

Occasionally perform work outside of the standard workday, if needed

Comply with Kent ISD policy, grant rules and applicable laws

Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Strong technology skills, able to learn and utilize a range of tools, platforms and software

Capable of leading, coaching, and mentoring new teacher candidates through on-line and in-person professional learning, and professional development for mentor teachers

Foundational knowledge of educational settings appropriate for student placement: urban, rural, special education, career technical education, etc. and deep knowledge of educational pedagogy

Demonstrated ability to support students and teachers as they pursue ambitious goals

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Exceptional problem-solving skills, applying solution-based thinking to potential barriers

Ability to develop and deliver professional learning curriculum to novice teachers and adult mentors (Instructional Coaching)

Ability to multitask, overseeing the progression of several projects and tasks to successful completion

Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status

Demonstrated ability to foster and leverage professional relationships with multiple stakeholders

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Salary: Professional salary schedule, 215 days; Grade 7; estimated starting range = $70,000-$75,000 per year
Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; tuition reimbursement, State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; student loan forgiveness may be available through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible Federal student loans.
Posting Dates: 8/4/2023 – until filled
Distribution: Internal & External
To Apply: Kent Intermediate School District manages employment applications online. No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position.

Applications must be completed online at jobs.kentisd.org
Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.
It is the policy of the Kent ISD School Board that no student, staff member or candidate for any position in the District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, gender/sex, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, political belief or physical/mental disability which does not impair their ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or to be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Kent ISD School Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Danielle Hendry., Director of Human Resources and Legal Services.

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