Professional Learning Specialist Jobs

The Stanford University Graduate School of Education (GSE) is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice and policy. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 200 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless people from the local and global communities we work with and impact. The work environment is dynamic, deadline-driven, fast-paced, and energetic.
What You’ll Do
Work under the general direction of Jo Boaler and Cathy Williams to develop, implement, and administer the vision, strategy and goals of youcubed. Participate in youcubed strategy development, long-range planning, partnership development, resource development and implementation of the District Affiliate Program and development and implementation of youcubed networks.
Your Primary Responsibilities Include

• Assist in the development and implementation of the youcubed affiliate program through content development, professional development delivery, teacher coaching and support to school district leaders.
• Teach and or assist in the teaching and administration of online courses and teacher professional development. Create and/or advise in the development of curriculum and online resources for mathematics teachers.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of outreach and networking strategies for K-12 mathematics educators and parents.
• Represent the broader university, external community, and other stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate programs, including outreach to varied stakeholders: conducting research activities within the program; analyzing data, creating reports, reviewing trends, and making program improvement recommendations.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Ability to oversee and provide basic direction to staff.
• Preferred Education:
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. Program administration and or research experience may be required.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of relevant experience or combination of education, teaching, professional development planning and delivery, teacher/administrator coaching, and curriculum development.

Desired Requirements

• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting a fluency in area of specialization; neuroscience, mathematics content and mathematics education.
• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

The expected pay range for this position is $90 to $120 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Why Stanford Is For You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How To Apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, you must submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

• Applicants to this position must be available to work in the United States without sponsorship for 2 years or more. OPT permit holders should confirm that they are eligible to work in the US at the Stanford GSE for two years or more.
• Finalist must successfully complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University.
• This is a fixed-term position for one year from the hire date (extension possible depending on performance and funding)

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory for all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with any disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal opportunity employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by law.