Temporary Reading Apprenticeship Facilitator

About WestEd

As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact - asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

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SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION-Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.

Position Responsibilities:

Reading Apprenticeship Essentials provides an introduction to the Reading Apprenticeship framework and its impact on student motivation and achievement, with an emphasis on participants' practicing Reading Apprenticeship routines in the classroom. Reading Apprenticeship Essentials professional learning is facilitated both in person and digitally. Online facilitators are responsible for guiding participants through the learning experience during synchronous video calls, responding thoughtfully and timely to participant posts in Canvas, sensing and responding to individual and group needs, and modeling best practices as an online facilitator.

Online course facilitators will:

• Facilitate synchronous and asynchronous instruction modules including reviewing and responding to discussion posts
• Regularly communicate with participants about their progress as well as upcoming course activities
• Track participation in the Canvas course system
• Participate in planning and debriefing calls with the facilitation team
• Complete a final reflection and/or debrief meeting at the conclusion of the learning

In Person Facilitators:

• Facilitate in person full days of professional learning
• Respond to participant feedback at the end of each learning day
• Participate in planning and debriefing calls with the facilitation team
• Complete a final reflection and/or debrief meeting at the conclusion of the learning

Qualifications:

• Certified Reading Apprenticeship facilitator
• Experience utilizing the Reading Apprenticeship framework as a teacher or instructional coach
• Ability to provide relationship- and strength-based consultation using inquiry and reflective practices
• Knowledge of best practices in online teaching
• Knowledge of the Canvas learning management system
• Knowledge of WestEd's suite of Reading Apprenticeship professional development resources and publications

*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hourly: $50

WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.

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