Teacher Leader in Residence: ELA (contractor)

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Requirements:

• Classroom experience implementing Open Up Resources EL Education K–8 Language Arts; currently working in a classroom or district with the curriculum.
• Experience and understanding of education environment.
• Superior attention to detail, dedication to excellence and proven track record of accountability.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to lead meetings via web conference tools, like Zoom, Google Meets, and Microsoft Teams.
• Working knowledge of email, Google platform, and MS Office 365.
• Effectively utilize educational technologies, including but not limited to Google Apps for Education, to facilitate PL successfully.
• Extraordinary communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Positive attitude focused on collaboration and team problem solving.
• Ability to foster a positive remote team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate quality Professional Learning events, coordinated and planned through Open Up Resources.
• Foster a helpful and authentic dialogue between users of the curriculum by sharing your own experiences with the curriculum, as it pertains to the PL event and implementation challenges and successes within the school district.
• Prepare for and confidently deliver PL plans provided by Open Up Resources.
• Successfully utilize technologies, including but not limited to Google Apps for Education, Geogebra, and Desmos, to facilitate PL.
• Understand and effectively communicate a depth of curriculum knowledge.
• Use constructive feedback from participants, district leaders, and the team at Open Up Resources, to improve delivery of professional learning.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the team at Open Up Resources, as well as districts and educators participating in PL events.
• Stay up-to-date with ongoing trainings with the TLIR Manager.
• Maintain a high level of reliability, responsiveness, dedication to the OUR Mission and values, and integrity in curriculum implementation when communicating with PL participants.