P-531: Regional UniServ Staff - Instruction & Professional Development Department

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops resource materials and position papers for members, staff and audiences internal and external to CTA on issues related to curriculum, instruction, staff development and other areas of school change.
• Works closely with Spanish-speaking communities and bilingual teachers.
• Conducts, summarizes, analyzes and/or supervises education research and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Delivers IPD programs and services to CTA leadership, members and staff via training and individual consultation.
• Represents CTA regarding IPD issues to California state governmental agencies and departments.
• Prepares and conducts briefings on education issues and policies.
• Develops training materials and assists in coordinating IPD conferences and programs within the framework of CTA statewide training programs.
• Participates in representing CTA regarding IPD issues to the California state legislature and state and national agencies in coordination with the CTA Governmental Relations and other Departments.
• Provides bargaining assistance to chapters on IPD related issues.
• Acts as consultant on IPD issues to CTA State Council committees, Board task forces and workgroups and other CTA committees as assigned.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Qualifications

• A BS/BA or higher degree. Advanced degree in education research preferred.
• Bi-literate/bilingual Spanish and/or certificated with CLAD or equivalent credential preferred
• Appropriate educational background including corresponding work experience in public schools or education field and experience in NEA affiliated local, state or national teachers associations.
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in the evaluation of education programs and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to write and speak articulately to staff, members, and public groups on behalf of CTA.
• Broad understanding of the critical issues and problems facing public schools and the education profession in California such as Special Education, multicultural/bilingual education, charter schools, peer assistance and review, student learning and school improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze information and present the results in a coherent and organized manner.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate processes with large and small groups as they discuss, plan and implement changes to improve schools.
• Valid California Drivers License

How do I apply?

Applications may be filed up to May 9, 2008.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by CSO. Salaries are established by a collective bargaining agreement. Step placement is also determined by the CTA/CSO Agreement.

CTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.