APL Instructional Coach

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The STEM Learning Lab in the UC Irvine School of Education is currently seeking applicants for an instructional coach for elementary school teachers. The Active Playful Learning (APL) Coach will work with the STEM Learning Lab research team, a subrecipient of a LEGO Foundation education grant, to assist in meeting the national project's goal of measuring the impact of Active Playful Learning in classrooms across the U.S. As part of the team, the APL Coach will help implement APL practices into a classroom setting by observing, training, and coaching elementary teachers in local school districts. This will require the APL coach to work both on-site in elementary schools within Orange County, and remotely.

The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative community focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The School's programs, research, and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing current needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars, and leaders. As a highly ranked institution, the School is home to approximately 1,000 students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, and has a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. The School of Education has been a part of UC Irvine since 1967, when it was established as an Office of Teacher Education; in 1991, it grew into the Department of Education and; in 2012, became the School of Education. For more information, visit education.uci.edu.

Uses professional public educational program concepts in the completion of public education assignments. Works on programs and needs assessments that are of moderate scope and complexity. Modifies existing public educational programs or develops segments of larger programs.

Required:

• Strong reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation and relationship-building skills
• Strong instructional expertise and ability to support adult learning
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Continuing education in related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experienceTeaching K-12

Driver's License:

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred:

• Experience in instructional coaching or related roles
• Experience in teaching elementary literacy and/or mathematics
• Experience teaching Kindergarten and/or Grade 1-4
• Experience in development, preparation, and presentation of professional development
• Good analytical skills to understand how research needs can be addressed through the design and delivery of training programs.
• Working knowledge of departmental and organization policies and procedures; knowledge of APL program content and research objectives.
• Working knowledge of current public education, delivering public educational programs, and understanding the classroom's demographic and needs.
• Working skills to produce and deliver programs coinciding with APL practices that fit the needs of the classroom.
• Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment.
• Graduate degree in early childhood education, education, or related field
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates

Special Conditions:

• Attend a summer multi-day professional development summit (travel & accommodation will be provided) to learn the APL approach
• Reliable transportation between school sites
• Combination of in-person and virtual coaching
• If applicable, may be assigned to coach a dual-immersion classroom
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard school hours with occasional extended hours for professional learning

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.