Job Description

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Department Summary


UCLA Center X is a dynamic hub of education research, innovation, and professional development located within the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). With a commitment to educational equity and social justice, Center X serves as a catalyst for transformative change in K-12 schools and communities. Through collaborative partnerships, cutting-edge research, and targeted programming, Center X empowers educators and leaders to address the complex challenges facing education today while advancing excellence and equity in education through research, teacher preparation, leadership development, and community engagement. By fostering a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and action, Center X strives to create inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Position Summary

Recruit, retain, and sustain strategic partnerships focused on the teaching and learning of mathematics (early childhood-elementary/span) with public and private local education agencies, school districts, individual sites, and other educational entities. Provide direct support for PK-6 teachers, paraprofessionals, school leaders, instructional leadership teams associated with our existing Cognitively Guided Instruction action research project partnership with a large urban school district. Major responsibilities include co-designing and facilitating professional learning opportunities, with a particular emphasis on recruiting and supporting teachers new to the work.

Salary & Compensation


*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional Development Minimum 5 years of coaching/professional development experience (Preferred)

• An understanding of the research, and practical experience with, Cognitively Guided Instruction. (Required)

• Prior experience with the principles and practices of Cognitively Guided Instruction as an elementary teacher and elementary mathematics coach. (Required)

• Prior experience with supporting students in elementary mathematics classrooms. (Required)

• Prior experience providing professional development for educators. (Required)

• Ability to positively communicate and build relationships with a range of stakeholders (colleagues, principals, instructional leaders, teachers, families, etc.) (Required)

• Ability to design, implement, evaluate, and revise content for a range of audiences that is aligned with the research and elementary mathematics content and frameworks. (Required)

• Ability to recruit, develop, nurture, and sustain relationships with teacher leaders from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. (Required)

• Working knowledge of UCLA/Center X policies and practices. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA . The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

• 20% Domestic travel

Schedule


8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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