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The Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) is dedicated to solving education’s greatest challenges. Through rigorous research, model training programs and partnerships with educators worldwide, we’re pursuing equitable, accessible and effective learning for all. The GSE is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice and policy. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 230 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless individuals from the local and global communities that we work with and impact.
Position Summary
The GSE seeks a full-time Learning Differences Project Leader for Developing Inclusive Education Leaders. This position will mobilize inclusive education policy and practice in schools for the Learning Differences Initiative as well as serve as a key resource for its renowned Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) by improving the preparation of general education teachers and school leaders who are the future builders of effective and inclusive schools and classrooms in support of all learners.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Faculty Director of the Initiative on the Learning Differences and the Future of Special Education (1.0 FTE), the Learning Differences Project Leader will work closely with Learning Differences faculty and district leaders and educators to develop, implement, and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the Santa Clara Research Practice Learning partnership (RPLP) and the STEP program to design and deliver one course and clinical support to STEP students located at the RPLP. Stanford GSE and SCUSD have identified opportunities to work cooperatively in three areas, (1) inclusive education, (2) ongoing professional learning and inquiry, and (3) research-practice inquiry. The goal of this cooperation will be to enhance organizational capacity within SCUSD and produce new knowledge and scalable solutions to address the root causes of the most persistent and difficult challenges in providing successful educational for all learners.
Minimum Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Education & Experience
Master’s and/or doctoral degree and three years of relevant experience in K-12 public schools or combination of education, training, and relevant experience are required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
The ideal candidate is a collegial, proactive, highly skilled, knowledgeable educator with experience managing professional development initiatives in school districts. Candidates with teaching experience in teacher education will have unique insight into the challenges of the role and will bring expertise in contributing to the strategic development of the partnership. Ongoing success in the role will require a collaborative spirit, a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, flexibility, a commitment to continued professional growth and career development, pride in measurable achievement, and understanding of how the Learning Differences Initiative and STEP support the overall mission of the GSE.
Preferred Education & Experience
Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, 3-5 years of experience working in schools and with school leaders, relevant teaching credentials, and exceptional skills as a professional educator and leader with a commitment to the mission and vision of LDI and STEP.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The expected pay range for this position is $111,866 – $130,870 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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Physical Requirements
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Work Standards
Why Stanford is For You
Benefits
Stanford’s dedicated 16,000+ staff, who come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global scale. We provide market competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our unique perks align with what matters to you:
We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Organization
Stanford is a place of discovery, creativity and innovation located in the San Francisco Bay Area on the ancestral land of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. Dedicated to our founding mission—benefitting society through research and education—we are working toward a sustainable future, accelerating the impact of research with external partners, catalyzing discoveries about ourselves and our world, and educating students as global citizens. Our main campus, which welcomed its first class in 1891, is now home to 650+ student organizations, 36 varsity athletic teams, 20 libraries, 21 living Nobel laureates, 18 interdisciplinary research institutes, seven schools, and a vibrant arts scene. More than 9,000 graduate students and 7,000 undergraduates pursue studies at Stanford each year. Our financial aid program, one of the most generous in the nation, makes it possible for any admitted undergraduate to attend without taking on student debt.