South Dakota State Location Chapter Coordinator - PDK International
Arlington, VA 22202
About the Job
South Dakota State Chapter Coordinator
Educators Rising, a division of PDK International, a 501(c)3 Education Non-Profit
We need strong leaders to guide our students today into teaching and education if we have any hope for our schools and communities to continue to strengthen in the future. At PDK International and Educators Rising, we believe we can lead from any seat. To this end, we are looking for a dynamic and devoted education leader to guide Educators Rising’s Grow Your Own initiative in the state of South Dakota as it continues to develop and grow its programming.
The Position:
The Position:
This position is primarily remote, but has periodic in-person responsibilities, so the candidate must reside in South Dakota.
This position will support Educators Rising efforts in South Dakota and report to the Educators Rising National Implementation Manager at the PDK national office to increase membership in chapters through outreach and engagement. This position will guide the facilitation of programming and implementation in South Dakota. They will help provide support related to curriculum implementation, track data, and raise sponsorship funding for regional and/or state conferences featuring professional development, networking, and competitive events. While this position is primarily remote, ideal candidates are local to the South Dakota area and can travel throughout the state.
This is an exciting time for PDK’s Educators Rising, with an amazing growth in interest from districts and states in our “grow your own” educator pathway initiatives. As part of that growth, PDK International was awarded a three-year federal grant from the Department of Labor to facilitate career exploration for pre-service teachers in South Dakota. We need someone who can help us strategically scale the program in South Dakota via this grant, while also being a hands-on team member, getting the work done, and providing a pathway to a meaningful career for students who are called to teach.
Primary Duties:
Primary Duties:
- Oversee the program management of the Department of Labor federal grant deliverables through the building and implementation of a grant workplan and liaising with the Educators Rising national office, South Dakota State/Regional Coordinator, grant partners, and participating school sites.
- Provide support for the State/Regional Coordinator and help them host one official state conference which offers official Educators Rising competitive events, networking, and professional learning opportunities. Raise sponsorship funding to support conference goals and needs.
- Liaise with the state education agency to support recognition of Educators Rising as a CTSO that is integral to teacher preparation-related CTE instructional programs and promote that relevant activities of Educators Rising state chapters are eligible to be supported with state-allocated funds from the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
- Prepare and facilitate professional learning for teacher leaders through in-person and virtual trainings, professional learning communities, and consultative sessions as teachers implement the Educators Rising standards via curriculum, competitions, and programming to support students in their journey to become meaningful and effective educators in their communities.
- Contextualize materials and content for professional learning based on local and state policy.
- Support the expansion of partnerships with schools and districts to establish Educators Rising chapters that introduce high school students to the teaching profession, setting them on a pathway to a fulfilling career.
- Support and expand existing partnerships between high schools and local institutes of higher education to open opportunities for work-based learning opportunities and internships. Encourage high school districts to complete the Grow Your Own cycle by encouraging them to hire former Educators Rising students as new teachers.
- Travel across the state to districts and schools to conduct site visits and support professional learning.
- Track and report data to PDK’s National Office regarding school sites that are actively using the Educators Rising Curriculum, including student enrollment and demographic data, to meet grant deliverables and ensure robust program implementation and improvement.
- Track and report membership data and furnish to Educators Rising a completed annual report, briefly describing the activities conducted during the year to further Educators Rising’s mission.
- Maintain regular communications with all Educators Rising teacher leaders in your state to provide program updates, professional learning opportunities, ideas for elevating student voice, opportunities for networking or dialogue, and information from the national office.
- Coordinate expansion of partnerships with schools and districts to establish Educators Rising chapters that introduce high school students to the teaching profession.
- Facilitate the selection of Educators Rising state student leaders and collaborate with student leaders throughout the year to promote the teaching profession and elevate the quality of the program.
- Attend virtual monthly state coordinator meetings to report out and learn about nationwide efforts.
- Attend the annual Educators Rising South Dakota State Conference and National Conference as a state representative.
- Additional duties as needed or assigned.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will reside in South Dakota.
- Has the ability to develop relationships with distinct leaders and/or local funders.
- Exceptional emotional intelligence, compassion, and self-awareness combined with an entrepreneurial spirit, strength of conviction, and “steel” in the face of adversity. Oh, and humor too.
- Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred OR commensurate work experience.
- 3+ years of experience in K12 education; experience with CTE is preferred.
- Experience with the consultative communication process.
- A demonstrated ability to mediate discussions by recognizing underlying hesitations and overcoming concerns.
- Proven track record of excelling in a fast-paced work environment and managing time effectively.
- Problem-solver with the ability to execute but not be limited to linear thinking and a willingness to lead and innovate.
- Experience with event planning and sponsorship cultivation is a plus.
- Exceptional communicator – verbal and written.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. (Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
- Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
- Proven ability to comfortably use the Zoom meeting platform for the delivery of virtual training support.
- As this role is grant funded applicants must have the ability to open doors to funding sources and/or create resource opportunities for the successful continuation of the impact in the states and the growth of the program.
COMPENSATION:
- Educators Rising is prepared to offer $60,000 - $65,000 as compensation for the role, depending on experience, as well as a generous 403(b), vacation, and health benefits.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your resume and cover letter will serve as your application.
To be considered for this role, submit your resume, and cover letter to hr@pdkintl.org with the subject line: Educators Rising South Dakota State Chapter Coordinator.
Deviation from this subject line will cause a delay in the processing of your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About PDK International:
Established in 1906, PDK International supports P-20 educators, researchers, and policy makers by strengthening their commitment to the profession throughout the entire arc of their careers. We are committed to elevating the profession through the intersection of research and practice.At PDK, we strive to embrace the complexities of public education, be intellectually honest, and ask the right questions. And through our core values of social justice, engagement, excellence and results, we encourage educators and stakeholders to elevate the discourse and change the narrative around teaching & learning to ensure that every student has a high-quality equitable education.Educators Rising is transforming how America develops aspiring teachers. Starting with high school students, we provide passionate young people with hands-on teaching experience, sustain their interest in the profession, and help them cultivate the skills they need to be successful educators. Every teacher should enter the profession with the necessary skills. Educators Rising is a powerful way to help communities grow the next generation of well-prepared teachers.
Source : PDK International
