Professional Learning Facilitator

The University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

About The Position

The K20 GEAR UP the METRO Professional Learning Facilitator will support the project team in planning, organizing, communicating, and monitoring evidence-based services with project partners and ensure they are aligned with specified project outcomes. The incumbent will utilize project management, participant management, and the development of high-quality resources supporting the implementation of their team's services.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required
60 months of K12 education experience, which includes classroom experience and 24 months in developing instructional products.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Ability to work with diverse groups in planning, developing, and evaluating products.
Active listening skills.
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
Knowledge of trends and developments in process innovation and project management.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive)
Microsoft Teams
Project management practices.
Scheduling & coordination.
Skilled in facilitated grant-funded learning activities.
Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Zoom

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in education or a related field.
60 months of K12 education experience, which includes secondary classroom experience and 36 months as a building leader, team leader, department chair, or curriculum coordinator.

Responsibilities

Design, organize, and deliver professional learning opportunities for sponsored program participants.
Deliver engaging professional learning sessions, workshops, and seminars that fully address the instructional learning goals.
Utilize various instructional methods and adult learning principles to cater to diverse learning styles.
Provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to stakeholders to enhance their skills and professional growth.
Utilize instructional technology tools to support online and blended learning opportunities.
Promote professional learning opportunities to employees and encourage participation.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to define question(s) that need to be addressed through a literature review.
Develop a comprehensive search strategy to identify relevant literature sources.
Collect, organize, and catalog literature sources and evaluate the quality, relevance, and credibility of the literature sources.
Summarize key findings and insights from the reviewed literature.
Identify common themes, trends, and gaps in existing knowledge and research.
Offer evidence-based recommendations and insights based on the literature review to guide decision-making and project services.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning needs and performance gaps within the organization.
Determine the knowledge and skills employees require to meet organizational goals.
Define clear and measurable learning objectives for each instructional program.
Design comprehensive curriculum or professional learning programs that cover the identified learning objectives.
Organize content logically and in a sequential manner.
Develop educational content, including written materials, multimedia presentations, videos, e-learning modules, and assessments.
Ensure that content is engaging, informative, and interactive.
Select appropriate instructional methods and strategies, considering the needs of the learners.
Incorporate a variety of pedagogical techniques to cater to diverse learning styles.
Utilize instructional technology to enhance the learning experience.
Ensure that instructional materials are compliant with relevant laws and accessibility standards and are accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities.
Prepare and support professional learning facilitators in implementing instructional programs.
Provide guidance and resources to ensure effective instruction.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, artists, writers/editors, and professional learning facilitators to ensure that instructional design aligns with project goals and requirements.
Communicate progress and results effectively.
Engage in established internal communication strategies to stay informed about organizational updates, policies, and relevant news.
Manage external communications, including interactions with students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners.
Create and maintain a positive working relationship and ensure all external messages align with the organization's mission and values.
Develop and distribute content, including written materials, graphics, presentations, and multimedia, to convey key messages and information.
Ensure content is clear, consistent, and engaging.
Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners.
Keep them informed and engaged in the sponsored project's activities and initiatives.
Collaborate with the management team to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that support the sponsored project's objectives and goals.
Collect data from field services and participant feedback.
Utilize the sponsored project's reporting systems to document and communicate evaluation findings to stakeholders.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of services, partner interactions, and evaluation processes and methodologies.
Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned to the team's sponsored research goals.
Engage in executing assigned project tasks, ensuring that they are completed in accordance with the project plan and within the specified time.
Engage in established communication channels to inform stakeholders about the progress of assigned tasks.
Fully participate in regular updates, reports, and status meetings.
Foster positive relationships with project stakeholders, including community members, partners, and team members.
Address their needs and concerns while keeping them informed about project developments.
Perform various additional duties as needed to successfully fulfill the position's function.