Associate Director of Teaching and Learning

Leads the OnRamps professional learning and development model which include institutes, conferences, systems, and support structures that ensures OnRamps Instructors have the curriculum and pedagogical skills and knowledge to implement OnRamps courses with fidelity. Applies current policy and research in teaching and learning at the state and national level to recommend improvements and provide input for the future of OnRamps in alignment with the strategic plan.Leads initiatives and projects related to professional learning in alignment with OnRamps strategic priorities. Projects can include professional learning offerings for non-OnRamps instructors, district leaders, district PLCs, and more. Develops data-driven retention strategies based on current research.Leads the learning and development of pedagogical content knowledge for OnRamps internally and externally. Ensures pedagogical practices are modeled and practiced by OnRamps so instructors implement with fidelity in alignment to the Innovative Pedagogy Pillar. Leads projects to develop high quality learning material for instructors.Applies continuous improvement principles to direct and enhance systems related to the facilitated network of OnRamps instructors through Professional Learning Institutes, Virtual Conferences, Mentor Program, and Communities of Practice to promote online community of learning and knowledge exchange.Leads the development and improvement of coaching frameworks and systems of support and intervention that can be consistently used to effectively meet the needs of OnRamps Instructor populations. Leads the development of supports and resources for internal staff and other support staff who engage in mentoring and coaching functions with OnRamps Instructors. Aligns support resources to ensure student engagement, implementation pacing, student submission, and course performance.Applies standard evaluation procedures to analyze data and monitor, evaluate, and document program outcomes through recurring issue tracking and reporting. Utilizes data to apply principle of continuous improvement to OnRamps Instructor experience, student learning, and special projects.