Educator Salary in Oakland, CA

Job Description:Saybrook University, a non-profit accredited graduate school using a hybrid distance/residential learning model, seeks to hire part-time Adjunct Faculty in our Clinical Psychology degree program. Innovative and progressive applicants are invited to join a distinguished faculty, whose accomplishments reflect the quality and academic achievement of our students and graduates.Our faculty are scholar-practitioners and leaders in their fields and professional associations, like the American Psychological Association in many of its divisions. Faculty are effective educators, inspiring clinical supervisors, well published scholars, and social activists for change. Our pedagogy includes a rich diverse curriculum with a focus on critical and creative thinking grounded in humanistic principles. It combines best practices in hybrid online and residential education. Saybrook students are mature and proficient in the use of advances in technology applied in higher education. We prepare scholar-practitioners to engage the world in the 21st century.The position begins May 9, 2023 and remains open until filled.Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Responsive and timely communication with Director of Clinical Training and university communicationsCourse Delivery/Development and Syllabus Review/UpdatingDeliver high quality innovative on-line courses that foster critical and creative thinkingEnsure high academic standards and quality aligned with program goalsCoordination with department leadership regarding course offerings and catalog documentationPotential to design innovative, progressive, and clinically responsive coursesMonitor department minutes and communications accordinglyResidential Conference OpportunitiesPotential for presenting workshops, courses clinical training, and departmental meetingsPosition Requirements:Earned doctorate in clinical or counseling psychologyLicensed as a Clinical PsychologistPrevious experience in faculty leadership roles, particularly with regard to curriculum development and working across departmentDemonstrated scholarship, clinical practice, and/or accomplishments in clinical psychologyRelevant supervision and teaching experience at the doctoral level (with preference for those with online teaching experience)Commitment to multicultural and humanistic principlesClinical experience with ethnically diverse and/or other special populationsExperience teaching and developing clinical psychology degree courses (e.g., practicum, internship courses)Position Qualifications:Strong commitment to the goals and vision of Saybrook UniversityAble to offer on-line instruction regarding diverse theoretical perspectivesCommitted to excellence in teaching, practice, and research (experiences with on-line instruction is desirable)Committed to the value of diversity, inclusivity and anti-racismPersonal Attributes:Critical thinkerThinks strategically, works independently and collaborativelyAffectively honest and open, with a high level of personal integrityCommunicates effectivelyConsults with colleagues at all levelsWell organized and able to meet complex workload demandsStrong commitment to equity, to diversity, and to multiculturalism in education and in faculty employment.Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Saybrook University:Saybrook University was founded 50 years ago by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century in Western progressive psychology and continues to inspire a new generation of innovators. A non-profit regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research, Saybrook University's academic model puts the student at the center of everything we do to provide a unique, transformational, learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and human science, all in flexible learning formats to help students continue to be active contributors to the fields they work in while they advance their education. Saybrook University is proud to be a community of creative, compassionate innovators dedicated to pursuing new ways of thinking and doing for our professions, organizations, and communities.For more information, visit www.saybrook.edu.Compensation & BenefitsThree credit courses are budgeted at $2,000-4,000 per course, dependent upon student enrollment. Two credit courses are budgeted at $1,334-2,668 per course, dependent upon student enrollment. Under-enrolled courses may fall below these ranges. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.https://www.saybrook.edu/about/careers/Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description:Saybrook University is seeking an Adjunct Dissertation Faculty Member to join its Business and Administration & Leadership and Management Department to advise and oversee dissertation research. Saybrook University is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and is recruiting a passionate educator to support the university mission. Saybrook University seeks a candidate with strong experience conducting and advising doctoral dissertation research.Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Adjunct Dissertation Faculty Member is responsible for providing excellent research mentoring of graduate students. Adjunct Dissertation Faculty bring a unique perspective to the University due to their expertise in their specific field, as well as expertise with specific research methodologies. Ideal candidates have an understanding of diverse student learners and understand the unique humanistic style of instruction at Saybrook University. In addition, ideal candidates have 5 years of experience in the leadership and management studies.Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Adjunct Dissertation Faculty Member is responsible for:Serving on dissertation or thesis committees as the faculty chair;Participating in curriculum development, as needed;Advising graduate students;Providing constructive feedback, guidance, and oversight of student research;Evaluating the dissertation drafts and issuing the appropriate grades;Demonstrating professional development including innovations and changes within the field;Engaging in distance learning instruction;Exhibiting flexibility in teaching students from diverse backgrounds;Demonstrating strong computer competency;Engaging in collaborate activities with professional staff, faculty and students across the University;In addition, overseeing student research in several of the following areas:Action ResearchAuto Ethnographic ResearchBiomedical Research Models and StatisticsCase StudyEthnographic and Cross CulturalExperimental ResearchGrounded TheoryHeuristic ResearchInterpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)Introductory Research CoursesLibrary and Information CompetencyNarrative Research: Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Phenomenology, Research Statistics, Systems Research, Theoretical Research.Position Requirements:Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning required, ideally in the areas of research, psychology or integrative medicine, however strong candidates from other fields will be considered;Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and teaching graduate level courses at the foundational level, advanced level in leadership and management studies, and mentoring students on dissertations;Knowledge and experience of online higher education and research/IRB administration best practices;Experience with Office 365, Learning Management Systems (Canvas experience preferred), and other software for research, IRB administration, and online teaching; andClear communication and superior collaboration skills.Position Qualifications:Strong commitment to the goals and vision of Saybrook University;Committed to program and University growth;Committed to teaching, practice, and research (experience with online instruction is desirable);Able to offer online instruction regarding topics and skills within his/her areas of expertise;Active researcher with research publications;The ability to teach with real-world experience;Technologically skilled in communication, presentation, and online learning systems; andPassionate about academic fields and educational instruction.Applications should include:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeStatement of Research HistoryStatement of Teaching HistoryTranscriptsValue Statement (Potential candidates will review Saybrook University's Mission and summarize how their individual values related to the goals of the University).Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion.About Saybrook University:Saybrook University was founded over 50 years ago by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century and continues to inspire a new generation of innovators. A non-profit regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research, Saybrook University's academic model puts the student at the center of everything we do to provide a unique, transformational, learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and counseling, all in flexible learning formats to help students continue to be active contributors to the fields they work in while they advance their education. Saybrook University is proud to be a diverse, inclusive community ofcreative, compassionate innovators dedicated to pursing new ways of thinking and doing for our professions, organizations, and communities. For more information, visit www.saybrook.edu.Compensation & BenefitsThree credit courses are budgeted at $2,000-4,000 per course, dependent upon student enrollment. Two credit courses are budgeted at $1,334-2,668 per course, dependent upon student enrollment. Under-enrolled courses may fall below these ranges. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.https://www.saybrook.edu/about/careers/Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

System SpecialistYu Ming Charter School seeks dynamic, innovative, and experienced educators to join our team, committed to nurturing lifelong learners who are bilingual, bicultural and able to create change in their own lives and in our community. We seek teachers that are excited by the possibility of transforming the traditional model of education to be learner-centered through personalized and project based learning that cultivates both the cognitive and social emotional skills our students need to thrive in school and beyond. Yu Ming teachers are leaders that thrive on exploration, collaboration, and seek to continuously learn and grow as individuals and team members.ABOUT YU MING CHARTER SCHOOLYu Ming Charter School is a non-profit, tuition-free network of public schools located in Oakland and San Leandro and open to all residents of California. As a leader in Mandarin Immersion education, our mission is to nurture our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered, engaged, and outstanding global citizens. We currently serve 864 students across three campuses, and continue to grow our enrollment each year. Our intentionally diverse student body comes from many racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds representing 70 zip codes across the Bay Area and 29 home languages. Founded in 2011, Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state. We believe every child, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves a free, high-quality education that prepares them today to succeed tomorrow. Ranked the #7 Elementary School and the #2 Elementary Charter School in California by U.S. News, Yu Ming is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School. Yu Ming's future-forward model prepares young people to succeed and thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world through personalized and rigorous learning experiences, active student agency, whole child and community focus, and multilingual education. As a result, our students far outperform their peers in the district, county, and state, regardless of socio-economic status, race, language background, and learning differences. We are closing the opportunity gap for our historically underserved students every day. To learn more about our innovative school visit our website www.yumingschool.org.POSITION SUMMARYWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced IT System Specialist to join our dynamic team at Yu Ming Charter School. As an IT System Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the technology infrastructure and educational technology initiatives across our K-8 school sites. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our students, teachers, staff, and guardians by ensuring reliable access to technology resources and facilitating innovative learning experiences. This position will work closely with teachers, students, and school site staff, and report to the Technology Manager.The ideal candidate for this role will be a people person who is passionate about leveraging their technology skills to aid in making a lasting positive impact on our students, staff, and families. RESPONSIBILITIESSystem AdministrationConfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, including file servers, domain controllers, and application servers.Manage Active Directory services, user accounts, group policies, and permissions.Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and implement system upgrades as necessary.Technical SupportProvide frontline technical support to end-users via helpdesk tickets, phone calls, or in-person assistance.Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues and escalate complex problems to senior IT staff when required.Maintain a knowledge base of common issues and solutions to facilitate efficient problem resolution.Network ManagementConfigure and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and firewalls.Monitor network traffic, identify bottlenecks or security threats, and take appropriate measures to optimize performance and security.Implement network security policies, such as firewall rules, VPN configurations, and intrusion detection systems.Software ManagementInstall, configure, and update software applications used for educational and administrative purposes, such as learning management systems, student information systems, and productivity suites.Manage software licenses, track usage, and ensure compliance with software vendor agreements.Collaborate with teachers and administrators to evaluate and recommend educational software solutions that support curriculum objectives.Data ManagementImplement data backup and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity.Manage storage systems, including SAN/NAS devices and cloud storage solutions, to optimize performance and capacity.Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, such as FERPA and GDPR, and implement appropriate data security measures.Technology IntegrationCollaborate with instructional technology specialists and curriculum developers to integrate technology into teaching and learning activities effectively.Provide training and support to educators on the use of technology tools and educational software applications.Participate in technology planning and implementation projects to align IT initiatives with Yu Ming's educational goals and priorities.Documentation and ReportingMaintain comprehensive documentation of IT systems, configurations, procedures, and support workflows.Generate reports on system performance, service levels, and incident resolution metrics for management review.Document and communicate IT policies, procedures, and best practices to staff, students, and other stakeholders.Other duties included as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSRequiredHigh School diploma or equivalent (GED)Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in IT support or system administrationProficiency in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, and networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues effectively.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users.Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) are highly desirable.Experience with educational technology tools, learning management systems (e.g., Google Classroom, Clever, Deledao), and student information systems (e.g., PowerSchool) is a plus.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.PreferredAA or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field preferred.Two years of experience in K-12 or other educational environments is preferred.KnowledgeComputer repair and maintenanceMaterials, methods, and tools used in the operation and repair of computer equipmentTechnology management systemsAbilitiesMaintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.Work independently, use initiative, and prioritize and coordinate workflow to meet established deadlines.Provide technical support either by phone, remote access, or site visits as neededPerform skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and installation of a variety of computerized equipment and peripherals.Troubleshoot and repair basic system malfunctions and maintain system operationAnalyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actionStay abreast of the latest technologyDemonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude with students/staff/parents.Operate a computer and related software.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Independently problem-solve unique student and employer situations. Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions.Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information and files.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties including students , co-workers, staff, supervisors, and the public.Be sensitive to and respect the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, and disabilities of students, teachers, administrators, and staff.Quickly learn and be able to coordinate multiple tasks.Work EnvironmentEmployees in this position will normally perform work in an office and on-the-go environment and come in direct and frequent contact with students, staff, and the public.COMPENSATION$32 - $38/hour depending on experience, 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance covered by the school (depending on the selected plan).TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their resume at https://yumingcharterschool.bamboohr.com/jobs/Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis.Yu Ming Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.