Internal Only Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Building Ambassadors

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

1d•$1,000 - $1,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a stipend position for Urbana School District #116, specifically located at the Urbana 6th Grade Center. The PERA Building Ambassadors will work under the direction of the building principal and the Director of Human Resources. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the administrative team and teachers, leading professional development on the district's PERA evaluation model, and serving as a point of contact for PERA-related questions within the building. The role involves supporting teachers with their evaluation cycles, maintaining confidentiality, attending PERA ambassador meetings, and assisting new teachers with PERA implementation. The position requires a strong commitment to professional development and reflective practices, the ability to lead professional development, and the capacity to build strong professional relationships. Candidates must be current USD #116 Certified Employees with at least three years of service, and a tenured teacher is preferred. A current Illinois Professional Educator License is required.

Requirements

Proven commitment to professional development and reflective practices.
Ability to lead professional development activities at the building level.
Ability to form strong professional relationships with colleagues.
Ability to support new teachers with all PERA requirements.
Current USD #116 Certified Employee with three or more years of service with the Urbana School District.
Current Illinois Professional Educator License.

Nice To Haves

Tenured teacher, preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the building administrative team, Central Office, and teachers.
Work collaboratively with the building principal/administrative team to lead professional development regarding Urbana School Distrtict’s PERA evaluation model.
Communicate positively and clearly with administrators, teachers, and Central Office personnel.
Support groups or individual teachers with questions regarding their evaluation cycle and PERA components.
Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of individual teachers.
Attend and participate in PERA ambassador meetings that are led by either building or district administration.
Be the point of contact for PERA questions at your building.
Be knowledgeable in all parts of the PERA handbook and evaluation components.
Collaborate with new teachers and new teacher mentors on how USD #116’s implements PERA.
Check in with teachers about their PERA timelines and help remind them of their evaluation responsibilities.
Follow the PERA handbook.
Support the start of the year PERA presentation.
Hold SGO "Office Hours".
Support SGO calibration with Admin and Ambassadors.