*Internal Only* Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Building Ambassadors

Young World Physical Education; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of $1,000

Job summary

A local school district in Urbana, Illinois, seeks a Performance Evaluation Reform Act Building Ambassador to lead professional development related to evaluation practices. The role involves collaborating with teachers and administrators, supporting new educators, and maintaining confidentiality of evaluations. Candidates should possess a current Illinois Professional Educator License and have a demonstrated commitment to professional development. This is a stipend position with a commitment for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to professional development and reflective practices.
• Ability to lead professional development activities at the building level.
• Current USD #116 Certified Employee with three or more years of service.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the building administrative team and teachers.
• Lead professional development regarding the PERA evaluation model.
• Communicate positively with administrators and teachers.

Skills

Professional development commitment

Lead professional development

Strong professional relationships

Support new teachers

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Job description

Internal Only Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Building Ambassadors

Urbana School District #116
Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School
Urbana, Illinois

This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116

Job Details

Job ID: 5153437

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 08, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Building Ambassadors

LOCATION: Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: The building principal and the Director of Human Resources

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under the direction of the Principal and the Director of Human Resources, collaborate with the building administrative team, Central Office, and teachers.
• Work collaboratively with the building principal/administrative team to lead professional development regarding Urbana School District’s PERA evaluation model.
• Communicate positively and clearly with administrators, teachers, and Central Office personnel.
• Support groups or individual teachers with questions regarding their evaluation cycle and PERA components.
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of individual teachers.
• Attend and participate in PERA ambassador meetings that are led by either building or district administration.
• Be the point of contact for PERA questions at your building.
• Be knowledgeable in all parts of the PERA handbook and evaluation components.
• Collaborate with new teachers and new teacher mentors on how USD #116 implements PERA.
• Check in with teachers about their PERA timelines and help remind them of their evaluation responsibilities.
• Follow the PERA handbook.
• Support the start of the year PERA presentation.
• Hold SGO "Office Hours".
• Support SGO calibration with Admin and Ambassadors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven commitment to professional development and reflective practices.
• Ability to lead professional development activities at the building level.
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to support new teachers with all PERA requirements.
• Current USD #116 Certified Employee with three or more years of service with the Urbana School District.
• Tenured teacher, preferred.

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Current Illinois Professional Educator License

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a stipend-position paid at the rate of pay of $1,000.
• This is at least a one-year commitment for the 2025-2026 school year.
• This is not an administrative position.
• This stipend position does not interfere with other stipend position responsibilities.

START: School Year 2025-2026

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CREATED: April 2025

Position Type: Stipend

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Danielle Jackson, Principal
• Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]

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