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Organization Overview

Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) SF provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

Are you an educator looking to create inclusive learning environments? Do you want the opportunity to contribute to an organization with a mission of serving the needs and well-being of San Francisco's youngest children? We are looking for an Inclusion Specialist to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention services to children in our infant, toddler and preschool programs at FACES's Masonic & Hayes Valley location. This staff member is responsible for assisting in the assessments of special needs, supporting classroom teachers to set developmental goals for children, educating teachers to make accommodations in their classrooms, and developing curricula to enable each student to reach their full potential!

What You'll Do

• Collaborate effectively and appropriately with teachers, administration, parents and consultants/specialists, i.e. OT, mental health services, etc. Following up with Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) concerns when necessary.
• Collaborate on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans with teachers, parents, and other specialists. Develop, implement, and train paraprofessionals on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Provide one-on-one support with children in the classroom to meet specific developmental goals outlined in IEPs, and develop data tracking processes to track ongoing progress towards goals.
• Coach teachers and paraprofessionals and model developmentally appropriate classroom activities to support children with suspected or identified special needs. (expanding in SY 2025-2026 PBC coaches)
• Documentation and maintenance of confidential child files including ongoing tracking and documentation of interventions, assessments, family, teacher and administration communication.
• Support and collaborate with teachers, parents/caregivers, and Site Supervisor to identify and access resources (instructional materials, adaptive equipment, etc.) to help children flourish in classrooms.
• Meet with parents/ caregivers, in conjunction with teaching staff and paraprofessionals, to interpret ASQ's, parent conferences, IEP meetings, and assessments when needed.
• Provide referrals, advocate, and serve as liaison for additional family services, such as support for families with special needs, etc.
• Lead occasional parent/ caregiver and staff training on child development, special education and early intervention topics. Expanding in SY 2 PPP, Sparkler Developmental Playgroups)
• Collaborate with the Family Support Team to facilitate Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) meetings and work with teachers to implement CSEFEL strategies in classrooms, including visual schedules and expectations.

Qualifications

You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience:

• B. A. degree in Child Development, Mental Health, Special Education or related fields
• At least 2 years of experience working with preschool age children with a focus on children with special needs.
• Possesses California Child Development permit or 12 qualifying units in Early Childhood Education
• Demonstrated knowledge of parenting challenges, child development, and children and families with special needs, including behavioral and emotional issues
• Experience with coaching staff and facilitating workshops/trainings preferred
• Commitment to working with families from marginalized communities
• Effective and compassionate communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently with initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications and electronic client management systems
• Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
• A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholders
• Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect, learn, and grow in pursuit of our mission
• A sense of humor- we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Special Education Credential

What We Offer

• Hourly rate range $36.00 - $40.00 based on experience, qualifications, and education
• Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents
• Three weeks of vacation, personal and floating holidays, ten sick days, ten paid holidays (including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year's) and a day off for your birthday!
• A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary
• A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families
• A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice!

FACES SF is a welcoming workplace for all. We embrace diversity in every form- race and culture, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, and/or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. FACES SF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ADP Talent Page to apply

Open date: September 2, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Berkeley Law is generating an applicant pool of qualified instructors should openings arise.

Berkeley Law is one of the premier law schools in the United States. Our programs are demanding, engaging, hands-on, and selective. As with all our faculty, we expect our lecturers to demonstrate a strong commitment to academic rigor and intellectual diversity.

Berkeley Law strives to educate responsible, effective, and forward-thinking advocates who serve the public through legal practice, public policy, academic scholarship, and related fields. In doing so, the school addresses some of society's most pressing challenges by leveraging its strengths in teaching and research to improve law, policy, and public institutions. At the heart of Berkeley Law's public mission is a commitment to access, affordability, and empowering students from all backgrounds to pursue impactful careers across a wide range of professional paths.

The J.D. and LL.M. programs host a diverse and constantly evolving curriculum. Hundreds of courses are offered, including dozens in our top-ranked Law and Technology, Business Law, International Law, Environmental Law, and Social Justice programs.

This pool encompasses courses in litigation and transactional lawyering skills, including negotiation, pre-trial practice, civil trial practice, criminal trial practice, appellate advocacy, legal writing, drafting, legal research, alternative dispute resolution, oral advocacy, mediation, and other related professional practice education. These courses are taught experientially, using extensive simulation, video, and other "learning by doing" pedagogies.

Instructors for lecture courses are appointed in the Lecturer title; instructors for experiential center courses are appointed to the Field Work Supervisor title. The applicant selected will have important teaching responsibilities, including preparing course materials (such as the syllabus) and maintaining a course website, and will also be expected to hold office hours, assess and offer feedback on student work, assign grades, and advise students.

UC Lecturers and Field Work Supervisors are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.

* Bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree, is required at the time of application.

* J.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., LL.M. or Master's degree, or equivalent international degree, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in either legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching, in the United States, or

* Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years professional experience in either legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching, in the United States.

* Availability to teach in-person during required law school class times.

* Experience teaching courses in a United States law school, with outstanding student valuations; and/or

* Five or more years of legal practice experience in the United States or another jurisdiction, in the area of experiential education.

Teaching evaluations and/or other materials or information may be requested of top candidates.

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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About Covista

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Opportunity at a Glance

The Senior Educational Media Specialist is a seasoned media specialist with at least 5 years of deep expertise in the conceptualization, design, scripting, and story boarding of educational media content. Senior Educational Media Specialists oversee the development of comprehensive media projects, working closely with strategic partners and managing third-party vendors; this includes the creation of new media content, as well as the search for suitable media content within Covista's owned content repositories and/or third-party media libraries. The Senior Educational Media Specialist manages multiple projects during different stages of development, each with varying requirements and milestones. As one of the most seasoned and experienced educational media specialists within the Product Development and Classroom Design team, the Senior Educational Media Specialist has a thorough understanding of digital product design and development theories, processes, best practices, and trends, integrating that knowledge to enhance the student learning experience by leveraging the correct media application, applying flexible approaches, and driving strategic innovation to anticipate, meet, and exceed partner needs. The Senior Educational Media Specialist mentors Educational Media Specialists in the organization in an effort to ensure all educational media created are of the highest quality and impact.

Responsibilities

• Generates vision and strategy that guide media development projects and supports the operations of the Product Development and Classroom Design team.

• Creates original visuals, audio/video, animations, tutorials, and interactives to meet the pedagogical objectives of the course and enhance student-learning outcomes.

• Delivers media products from conceptualization through delivery, both in a hands-on/developer capacity, as well as a leader and mentor of other media stakeholders.

• Manages third-party vendors and independent contractors required to ensure ample resources are available to execute the most comprehensive and challenging media projects.

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to create instructional material in a visually dynamic, engaging, and interactive format, while offering suggestions to enhance student engagement and learning.

• Maintains expert level, comprehensive knowledge of online learning principles, adult learning theory, and innovative media technologies.

• Works in a fast-paced production environment, collaborating with various institutional and product development stakeholders.

• Provides senior level leadership to and support of the project team during the development process to identify best media approaches to be used in designing, delivering, and/or supporting of specific learning content.

• Coaches and mentors educational media specialists, learning experience designers, and subject matter experts to ensure the media developed for online/hybrid course delivery is of the highest quality possible and supports student mastery of learning outcomes.

• Creates media development schedules and identifying necessary technical resources based on project timelines.

• Ensures appropriate delivery requirements are included in all media-related contracts.

• Ensures that all content meets media quality indicators and institutional style guidelines.

• Provides guidance and feedback, including documentation, to all stakeholders during media design and delivery; this includes all necessary metadata to support efficient asset management.

• Oversees the assembly of all media elements into the final product.

• Ensures project timelines are met and deliverables meet quality expectations of the institution.

• Works independently to complete assigned media projects at the course and program levels.

• Adapts to rapidly changing project timelines and deliverables.

• Although the Senior Educational Media Specialist does not supervise any other employees, mentorship and coaching of Educational Media Specialists is an important element of the role.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Master's Degree Preferred
• 5+ years of media industry experience.
• 2+ years of education media experience.
• Extensive experience managing third-party vendors and independent contractors.
• Extensive experience managing complex budgets and ensuring adherence to budget limitations.
• Proven expertise in at least three of the following: video-based media creation, digital product design and creation, application of multimedia technologies in student learning environments, audiovisual editing, and/or digital media programming.
• Exercise management, coordinate, and oversight of all vendor, contractor, and talent cast performances, scheduling, and deliverables—ensuring all media products meet and/or exceed Covista standards of excellence.
• Be a skilled communicator and expert collaborator, able to handle criticism, facilitate design meetings, coach and mentor Educational Media Specialists and Subject Matter Experts, and deliver highly engaging media assets.
• Have the ability to estimate and document production costs and manage a comprehensive media project budget.
• Be knowledgeable in a wide range of media approaches (e.g., video, interactive, animation, audio, etc.).
• Be a seasoned expert in the conceptualization, design, and creation of high-quality educational media.
• Understand professional media workflows and manage the most challenging media production cycles.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a strong working knowledge of contemporary media production standards and systems.
• Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Be committed to results and consistently demonstrate accountability in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess the ability to apply best practices during media and course development.
  
  

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $61720.78 and $1 Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
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  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Our ideal candidate

We seek experienced self-starting candidates who are professional, flexible, have excellent oral communication skills, and enjoy working and collaborating in a variety of elementary and high school settings with a variety of students, parents and staff. We seek individuals who have experience with technology and can learn and interpret academic vocabulary throughout the grade span. We count on our interpreters to provide the necessary access of our students who are deaf or heard of hearing to educational experiences throughout a school day.

General description

Facilitates communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and teachers, staff members, and peers within an educational environment, using a variety of manual and verbal communication systems in a highly proficient manner reflecting the affect of the speaker and/or signer. The Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing facilitates communication through the use of sign-to English and English-to-sign skills. This position requires course work, Level 4 certification, and competency using manual sign systems.

• Interprets for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) in a variety of educational settings, including, but not limited to, classroom environments, assemblies, recess, noon sport leagues, and counseling sessions using various sign language systems and voice interpretation at a normal conversational rate
• Interprets a wide range of curriculum, including scientific and advanced placement topics
• Consults with the teachers of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing, general education staff and typical students on the effective use of an interpreter
• Provides voice interpretation to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing as needed
• Collaborates with IEP teams to standardize signs in an educational setting
• Under the direction of the teacher of the deaf or hard of hearing, performs record keeping, monitoring IEP or special education related activities that support student learning
• Provides assistance to the classroom teachers as required; assists in filing, duplicating and preparing instructional materials
• Interprets and provides instruction as needed to individuals or small groups of students who are deaf or hard of hearing; reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher
• Follows professional conduct guidelines to guard against the development of inappropriate personal relationships with students
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

Education: Possession of an associate's degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education or related field is preferred.

Experience: At least one year of experience providing instructional support in an educational setting is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Specialized knowledge of expressive and receptive forms of sign language systems, which may include American Sign Language, Conceptually Accurate Signed English, Signed Exact English, Manually Coded English, and Pidgin Signed English
• Interpreting strategies and techniques necessary to accommodate individual needs of students in a variety of educational settings
• Foundational concepts of deaf culture
• Curriculum used in educational settings from preschool through secondary schools
• Sufficient skills to exercise extreme patience when dealing with students and staff

Abilities:

• Requires the ability to speak and write English clearly with proper structure
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Interpret and communicate fluently with high proficiency (over 80% of content) in the sign language system appropriate to the individual needs of the students
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality when dealing with private and sensitive information
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the communication process between persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and the needs of the persons involved in that process
• Well-developed arm, hand, and finger dexterity in order to perform advanced sign language interpretation for up to twenty-five hours per week
• Visual acuity to see information to be voiced (such as sign language and facial expressions) and detect speech patterns
• Hearing acuity sufficient to understand information to be interpreted in a variety of educational environments
• Facial dexterity to produce readable mouth movements for specific sign language expressions
• Sufficient manual dexterity to produce readable sign language through movement of fingers and arms
• Perform all aspects of the position

Licenses and certificates

To qualify for the certified Interpreter, applicant must possess one of the following certifications:

• Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA), level 4 or above
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACC1), level 4 or above
• NAD certification, level 4 or above
• Educational Signs Skills Evaluation Interpreter (ESSE-1), level 4 or above

Interpreters who have not yet obtained the required certification must be eligible for a certification waiver from the California Department of Education and must fulfill one of the following requirements in order to be placed on the eligibility list:

• provide proof of having taken one of the certification exams listed above, along with the score achieved
• complete the Boys Town National Research Hospital Prescreening Assessment, administered by SBCEO or by an organization recognized by SBCEO.

May require a valid California driver's license and insurance coverage required by law.

Working conditions

Classified salary ranges have 26 steps (A-Z). Initial salary placement for new hires is between steps A and J, based on qualifications.

Click here for an Overview of Our Application & Selection Process.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

* All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.

* The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.

* Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. Final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.

* A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.

* This recruitment is Dual Certification, meaning it is open to all applicants, including current SBCEO employees and those from the general public. Dual certification results in one integrated eligibility list based on rank.

* Eligibility lists are generally valid for six months; promotional eligibility lists are valid for one year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.

* If you require an accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify Human Resources by the application deadline date (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).

* Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with SBCEO to provide services, as applicable.

No SBCEO employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

SBCEO prohibits discrimination against employees on the basis of reproductive health decision making, defined as a person's decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health.

SBCEO does not discriminate against employees on the basis of immigration status, unless there is clear and convincing evidence that SBCEO is required to do so in order to comply with federal immigration law.

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor - Department of Education

The Department of Education in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. This position will focus primarily on the Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) and the Education Leadership and Policy Studies Doctoral (EdD) programs. The position start date is September 1, 2026.

This distinctive position is designed for an accomplished educational leader who brings significant field experience in K-12 educational administration and a demonstrated commitment to bridging the gap between educational leadership theory and practice. The successful candidate will leverage substantial administrative expertise to prepare the next generation of educational leaders while maintaining vital connections between the university and the regional K-12 educational community.

The appointment level will be made commensurate with experience. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position with primary responsibilities for graduate instruction in educational leadership, including advising doctoral students, fostering K-12 partnerships, undergraduate advising, and university service. Initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of renewal and promotion.

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Education value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek a teaching faculty member who brings authentic leadership experience, values working in a collegial, collaborative environment, and is guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. The ideal candidate will embrace our commitment to student success and will support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to translate extensive field experience in educational leadership into transformative graduate education. The successful candidate will connect the university and the K-12 educational community, bringing current, real-world perspectives to classroom instruction while maintaining active engagement with regional school districts and educational organizations.

The successful candidate will be an engaging and effective educator with a strong commitment to student learning and success, The successful candidate will also have substantial professional experience in educational leadership roles. Responsibilities include:

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• Teaching educational leadership courses at the graduate (EdD and MAT) and undergraduate levels, with particular emphasis on courses such as Transformative Educational Leadership, Classroom Interactions, and related curriculum
  
• Mentoring EdD students through all phases of their doctoral program, including dissertation advising, drawing on practical leadership experience
  
• Developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with K-12 school districts, administrators, and educational organizations throughout the region
  
• Supporting student recruitment and program development initiatives
  
• Implementing inclusive and evidence-based teaching and learning approaches informed by field experience to ensure the academic success of a diverse student population
  
• Collaborating with faculty to develop curriculum that reflects current leadership practices and challenges in K-12 education
  
• Providing academic advising to graduate and undergraduate students
  
• Conducting program-level assessment, including data collection and analysis of programmatic data for continuous improvement and accreditation
  
• Participating in university service activities, including committee work
  
• Serving as liaison between the university and the K-12 educational community
  

Candidates must have:

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• Earned a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field. The degree must be conferred by September 1, 2026.
  
• A minimum of five years of administrative leadership experience in K-12 education
  
• Experience teaching at the college level and/or substantial experience in professional development and adult learning
  
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success
  
• Authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
  

The ideal candidate will possess a distinguished record of leadership in K-12 education and a commitment to preparing future educational leaders. Specifically, we seek candidates with:

Leadership Experience in K-12 Education:

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• Significant administrative experience as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, or equivalent district-level leadership position
  
• Documented success in leading organizational change and improvement initiatives in K-12 settings
  
• Experience serving in leadership roles in diverse, urban, or high-needs school districts
  
• Track record of building and sustaining collaborative partnerships with multiple stakeholders including school committees, municipalities, community organizations, and families
  
• Experience with strategic planning, budget development and oversight, policy implementation, and personnel management in educational settings
  
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, instructional improvement, and teacher evaluation systems
  
• Experience with school accreditation processes, state compliance requirements, and educational policy implementation
  

K-12 and Higher Education Partnership Development:

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• Proven track record in developing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and formal partnership agreements between educational institutions
  
• Experience coordinating field placement programs, internships, or residency programs for aspiring educators or leaders
  
• Background in collaborative grant writing or securing external funding for educational initiatives
  
• Established professional network within the Massachusetts K-12 educational community, particularly in the Southcoast region
  

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• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate in response to evolving needs in educational leadership preparation
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders
  
• Commitment to student success, program excellence, and continuous improvement
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a faculty team to achieve shared educational goals
  
• Passion for developing the next generation of educational leaders who will serve diverse student populations
  

UMass Dartmouth is located in the beautiful ocean side community of Dartmouth, about an hour south of Boston, half-hour east of Providence, and half-hour west of Cape Cod. It offers a world class education to undergraduate and graduate students each year in over 40 undergraduate and 23 graduate programs offered by the College of Engineering, College of Nursing, Charlton College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Law and School for Marine Science and Technology.

UMass Dartmouth has transformed the lives of 40,000 alumni and distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research. and the institution serves as a catalyst for the development of educators and educational leaders along the south coast and beyond.

SALARY:

Assistant Teaching Professor - $70,000.00-$75,000.00

Associate Teaching Professor - $76,000-$79,450

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

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• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• State Pension Retirement Plan
  
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
  
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Benefits for Faculty Federation

UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit electronically:

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• A letter of interest that specifically addresses how your leadership experience in K-12 education prepares you for this Professor of the Practice role
  
• Detailed curriculum vitae highlighting administrative leadership positions and accomplishments
  
• A concise statement on teaching philosophy that articulates how you will bridge theory and practice in preparing future educational leaders
  
• Contact information for at least three professional references, preferably including individuals who can speak to both your leadership experience and teaching capabilities
  

Employment is contingent upon verification of background/credentials and work authorization.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Preschool Special Education Teacher (Early Childhood SPED) opportunity in Surprise, Arizona.

This position supports preschool-aged students with special needs and involves providing direct instruction, implementing individualized education plans, and supporting early developmental and behavioral goals in the classroom.

Position Details:

• Location: Surprise, AZ

• Schedule: Monday–Friday (40 hours per week)

• Dates: Now – May 21, 2026

• Pay Rate: $50 per hour (contract)

Required Qualifications:

• Arizona Early Childhood Special Education Certification

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• CPR & First Aid Certification (in-person training required)

• NCI Training Certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field

If you are interested in learning more, please reply with your updated resume and availability for a quick call. I would be happy to discuss the role in more detail.

Jesse Jamison

Cross Country Education

About the Role

Works with the Nurse Manager of assigned unit(s) and other members of Nursing Leadership to create an environment that supports professional practice standards. Integrates unit education, evidence-based practice, quality outcomes and strategic initiatives into the development of a collegial relationship with nursing staff and other health care professionals to contribute to high performance patient care environment.

Establishes annual education goals with the Nurse Manager that support those set for the Department and Organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops an education plan and annual competency and executes programming to operationalize goals using didactic education, simulation and demonstration.
• Facilitates the orientation of new staff to assigned units through collaboration and consultation with Nurse Managers and Preceptors to develop individual orientation plans based on assessed needs and maintains accurate orientation records.
• Provides consultation and direction to preceptors, nurses or nurse managers as needed and serves as a mentor for new and current nursing staff.
• Assesses the educational needs of staff in assigned areas in collaboration with nursing management.
• Uses a variety of methods including data collected from performance improvement activities, direct observation, patient satisfaction surveys, and hospital goals.
• Plans and implements formal and informal education activities to meet the needs of nursing staff in assigned areas.
• Provides clinical expertise at point of care including implementing care for complex patients or carrying out complex/high risk procedures.
• Maintains an accurate system of documentation related to the educational experiences of staff, including orientation and ongoing staff development.
• Reviews or develops unit policies and procedures in collaboration with staff; assuring that evidence based practice and research are integrated as appropriate.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement, evidence based practice and nursing research projects and initiates or participates in unit Performance Improvement activities.
• Facilitates, supports and encourages programs and initiatives that promote specialty certification and advanced education initiatives.
• Leads programs that support the Nursing Magnet Model and Peer Review structure in order to drive nursing performance improvement.
• Promotes and supports the Professional Excellence Program in collaboration with departmental leaders in research and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• BSN Required
• MSN Preferred

Develops, supports, analyzes and delivers educational material in order to support staff.

Three years of recent clinical and education experience.

Licenses and Certifications: NJ RN License Required, Cert. in a clinical specialty.

Education Specialist – Extensive Support Needs (Mod/Sev)

We are seeking a dedicated Education Specialist to join our team in Los Angeles for an immediate start, with the contract continuing through the full 2026-27 school year. This role focuses on supporting students with extensive support needs (Mod/Sev), providing specialized instruction and behavioral interventions in a collaborative school setting. We are looking for a professional with at least 2 years of experience who is passionate about fostering independence and academic growth for every student. You will work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team to ensure all IEP goals are met within a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to students with extensive support needs.
• Utilize evidence-based strategies and assistive technology to enhance student communication and daily living skills.
• Lead a classroom team of paraprofessionals to provide a structured and safe learning atmosphere.
• Collaborate with parents, therapists, and administrators to track progress and adjust instructional goals.

Interested in learning more? Please contact Juan Zendejas at 818-444-8540 to discuss start dates and compensation details.