Statewide Learning Team Facilitator

Overview

USU Collaboratory for Innovation in Teaching and Leadership's invites applications for a part-time Statewide Learning Team Facilitator. This position supports a statewide professional learning initiative designed to connect educators across Utah through teacher-led learning communities. Facilitators will help educators collaborate, share effective instructional practices, and engage in meaningful professional growth experiences that support student success.

This position is funded by the Emma Eccles Jones Foundation and provides an opportunity for experienced educators to exercise leadership while supporting fellow teachers throughout Utah.

This position is primarily telework eligible within the state of Utah. Occasional (approximately once per semester) travel within Utah may be required for in-person school visits and facilitator meetings. Mileage reimbursement may be available for approved activities.

Responsibilities

Facilitation and Relationship Building

• Foster positive relationships and collaboration among participating educators.
• Coordinate and facilitate in-person engagement opportunities.
• Support and encourage classroom and school visits among participants, including at least one facilitated school visit each semester.
• Capture and share highlights from in-person activities.

Virtual Learning Community Support

• Facilitate at least one online meeting each month.
• Maintain an active online learning space for participants.
• Post weekly content in our digital space and engage with participant contributions.
• Organize and manage shared resources and materials.

Professional Learning Leadership

• Encourage participants to share instructional practices, resources, and innovative ideas.
• Facilitate collaborative discussions centered on the team's educational focus.
• Collect, synthesize, and share knowledge generated through meetings, school visits, and professional dialogue.

Reporting and Program Participation

• Attend monthly facilitator meetings with program leadership.
• Submit monthly activity reports summarizing team engagement and accomplishments.
• Maintain accurate records of hours worked for payroll purposes.

Optional Coaching Activities

• Conduct one-on-one classroom visits or coaching sessions when appropriate.
• Provide professional guidance and support to participating educators.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in a public PreK–12 school setting.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and collaborative learning experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of teaching experience in a public PreK–12 school setting.
• Experience facilitating professional learning communities, instructional coaching, mentoring, or teacher leadership initiatives.
• Experience using online collaboration and learning platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across schools and districts.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
• Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and the learning team you plan to create to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$50.00/hour

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions (such as typing).

College/Department Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is home to eight departments and nine centers, each of which are committed to enriching lives, enabling people from a range of backgrounds and interests reach their full potential, helping communities thrive, and ensuring that the state of Utah and our nation are vibrant and strong. Not only do we serve the public, but we also provide interdisciplinary training for students and professionals while offering fertile ground for conducting cutting-edge research on new and innovative human service practices. 

University Highlights

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435-797-0122 or [email protected].

*updated 10/26

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*updated 08/2026