Internal Only Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Building Ambassadors

Urbana School District #116 • Urbana, IL

1d • $1,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal-only stipend position for Urbana School District #116. 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. Ambassadors will support teachers with their evaluation cycles, maintain confidentiality, and ensure adherence to the PERA handbook.

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 led by 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 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.

Benefits

• Stipend position paid at the rate of $1,000.
• One-year commitment for the 2026-2027 school year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees