Network Coordinator & Coach

PUBL EDUC SPEC 4 (004169)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_787

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

5/15/2024 6:24:33 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/15/2024 6:24:30 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1120O

Organization:

EDUCATION & INFO STUDIES               

Division Code:

1121D

Division:

EDUCATION & INFO STUDIES DIV           

Department:

007000 - EDUCATION

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_787

Position Description ID

189242

UC Payroll Title:

PUBL EDUC SPEC 4 (004169)

Business Title:

Network Coordinator & Coach

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 22

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.5

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40193388

Reports to Payroll Title:

ASSOC ADJ PROF-AY

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

41051550

Department Head Payroll Title:

HR MGR 1

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The UCLA Partner School Network is a networked improvement community coordinated by the UCLA School of Education. The initial network (2017 – 2020) focused on supporting secondary math instruction in five UCLA Partner Schools using improvement science methods. Beginning in 2024, the network will relaunch to support both math and science instruction, with future potential to grow in other content areas. This position will oversee the coordination of the network, with support from the project P.I., supporting the development of improvement science capacity and the math and science professional development of participating network teachers.

The Department of Education at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS) is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a steadfast commitment to advancing educational equity and social justice. We are committed to advancing educational research, practice, and policy to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. By preparing future educators, researchers, and leaders and conducting cutting-edge research, we strive to create positive change and address the complex challenges facing education locally, nationally, and globally for the betterment of society.

Network Coordination

Establish and maintain relationships with partner school administrators and teachers to recruit them for the network and support their ongoing network needs. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate network convenings with assistance from P.I. Complete an annual report, highlighting progress, challenges, lessons learned, and plan for the following year.

40%

Design and Deliver Network Professional Development

Develop improvement science and math and science content and materials, with assistance from the P.I., and deliver this professional development at the convenings.

20%

Network Coaching in Improvement Science and Math/Science

Build the improvement science capacity of individual network members and school teams. This includes facilitating meetings at individual partner schools to support their team's capacity building in improvement science. Coordinate the development of a network driver diagram. In the school-based meetings, also support their capacity building in math and science in conjunction with using improvement science methods. This may include facilitating learning labs and Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycles.

40%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Required

At least 5 years of teacher coaching experience, either formally as a designated coach or informally through teacher leadership positions.

Required

Experience implementing improvement science methods in their own practice, as well as coaching others to use improvement science methods.

Required

Experience teaching math and science courses

Required

Experience coaching teachers in math and/or science content, either formally as a designated coach or informally through teacher leadership positions

Required

Proven ability to collaborate and build strong relationships within schools (staff, teachers, and administrators) and with outside partners (universities, community partners, etc.).

Required

Knowledge of secondary math and science standards in California and student-centered pedagogy, and successful experience teaching both math and science courses.

Required

Knowledge of improvement science methods in K-12 classrooms, includes experience implementing improvement science methods in their own practice, as well as coaching others to use improvement science methods.

Required

Proven ability to lead and facilitate meetings with K-12 educators.

Required

Strong organization and problem-solving skills

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

5%

Travel to network schools in Los Angeles area

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Moore Hall

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.