Center for the School of the Future Clinical Fellow

The Center for the School of the Future (CSF) at Utah State University seeks a Clinical Fellow to assist the CSF director in building out public school early literacy supports and designated tasks in accordance with the established CSF mission and legislative assignments. This will include assisting with the creation of a plan to address teacher candidate application of the science of reading knowledge in their classroom instruction as specified for CSF in SB241. The Clinical Fellow is a part-time position. Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of professional experience with appointments in K-12 public education with particular experience in early reading grounded in the science of reading.

This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.

• Work collaboratively with the Centers leadership staff and other CSF Fellows to address identified K-12 improvements in student academic learning.
• Assist CSF leadership and staff in designing testable interventions programs or systems for improving K-12 student learning.
• Work with Utah public school leaders to plan and implement school supports.
• Support the CSF director in developing documenting and implementing the science-of-reading plan assigned to CSF in S.B. 241 in collaboration with the Utah Board of Higher Education and the Utah State Board of Education.
• Prepare briefs implementation tools and progress updates for CSF leadership and partners.

• Appropriate candidates require a terminal degree in K-12 education with a reading concentration and expertise in the science of reading.
• Breadth of successful public school experience with particular expertise in K-3 reading/writing and strong knowledge of science of reading.
• Successful experience working with university programs to implement strong teacher preparation.
• Experience working collaboratively and successfully with K-12 school leadership and other educational personnel.
• Interest in working successfully with policy makers toward improved educational outcomes.
• Evidence of an innovative mindset to identify implement and evaluate solutions for vexing challenges in public education.
• Experience producing and publishing educational research in peer-reviewed outlets.
• Ability to align work efforts with the Centers mission vision and values.
• Demonstrated expertise in early literacy the science of reading and research grounded K-3 reading instruction.
• Successful experience translating reading research into teacher preparation professional learning or school implementation supports.
• Strong writing and communication skills for plans briefs reports and stakeholder-facing materials.

Along with the online application please attach:

• Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile under Resume/CV.
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.
• Cover Letter addressing candidates qualifications aligned with position including examples of previous successful relevant work experience should be typed/pasted at the end of the application process.

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

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. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The Center for the School of the Future (CSF) was established by the Utah Legislature at Utah State University to drive meaningful statewide reforms to public education focused on improving K-12 student learning. CSF staff recognize that schools are established to prepare children to flourish in a democratic society and in an increasingly global economy. The mission of CSF is to produce strong educational supports to liberate all students from limited life opportunities by animating their educational assets. To achieve this critical educational outcome for students we are collaborating around important issues of academic excellence improved teacher pipeline high achieving schools and empirically validated instructional practices.

Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.

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