Appalachian State University
ETL Navigator (Temporary, Part-Time)
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Boone, NC
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $40 per Hour
💻 Project Management
🗓️ September 11th, 2025
ETL
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring an ETL Navigator (Temporary, Part-Time). The role involves managing program operations by supporting teachers through the ETL framework, maintaining partnerships with school districts, ensuring grant compliance, and championing research and evaluation efforts related to the program.
Highlights
- Manage day-to-day operations and communication for the ETL grant project.
- Support approximately 20 teacher participants annually in completing self-directed learning contracts.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with partner school districts and maintain contact with educators and principals.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, institutional policies, and ETL program guidelines.
- Collaborate with ETL departments such as Evaluation, Finance, and Compliance to maintain audit readiness.
- Oversee issuance of teacher stipends accurately and efficiently with minimal burden to teachers.
- Securely manage personally identifiable data in accordance with FERPA regulations.
- Adapt the program based on changing environments, needs, and data.
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in education or related field, 2+ years supporting teachers, 3-5 years teaching or professional development experience, and knowledge of NC teacher recertification requirements.
- Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, experience facilitating teacher professional learning, and knowledge of micro-credentials and distance learning practices.
- Compensation is approximately $40 per hour, with a work schedule of 20-30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends.
- This is a grant-funded, time-limited position ending June 30, 2026, requiring reliable transportation for periodic school visits, with reimbursable travel costs per state policy.
ETL Navigator (Temporary, Part-Time) Full Description
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please provide a resume, cover letter, and answers to required supplemental questions in the application.
Please enter a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of 3 References with Contact Information.
This is a grant-funded, time-limited position, scheduled to end on June 30, 2026.
Applicant will need reliable transportation due to the need to visit teachers and schools periodically. Transportation costs are reimbursable per state policies.
Please enter a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of 3 References with Contact Information.
This is a grant-funded, time-limited position, scheduled to end on June 30, 2026.
Applicant will need reliable transportation due to the need to visit teachers and schools periodically. Transportation costs are reimbursable per state policies.
Posting Details
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
Request to Recruit
Working Title | ETL Navigator (Temporary, Part-Time)
Location | Boone, NC (Remote)
Position Number | N50562/N53555
Department | College Access Partnerships - 240105
Location | Boone, NC (Remote)
Position Number | N50562/N53555
Department | College Access Partnerships - 240105
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications | -Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field.
-2+ years experience working directly with and supporting teachers.
-3-5 years experience working in public schools as a teacher, or professional development specialist.
-Demonstrated knowledge of teacher recertification requirements in North Carolina.
-Must be a dynamic communicator, able to quickly build rapport with others, willing to listen and receive feedback, and adapt to changing needs.
-Must be a self starter and able to operate in a dynamic environment that evolves as it grows.
License/Certification Required |
Essential Job Functions | PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Collaborate within a team of ETL Navigators, providing a positive, welcoming, and supportive environment where all team members can thrive.
Provide excellent support to participating teachers to ensure their participation in the ETL program produces minimal administrative burden for them.
Engage in day-to-day management, communication, and administration for EIR, ensuring the grant project is making adequate progress.
Serve as a direct point of contact to teacher participants (a case load of approximately 20 teachers each year) to help them “navigate” seamlessly through the ETL framework.
Ensure each teacher is making progress toward completing their self-directed learning contract and provide status updates to the program leadership team.
PARTNER RELATIONS
Establish, nurture, and sustain positive relationships and collaboration between Appalachian State University and partner districts.
Develop and maintain a culture of support and engagement with partnering school districts.
Maintain regular contact with and provide regular progress updates to educators and principals regarding grant objectives. Travel to participating schools intermittently.
Provide positive, engaging, dynamic support that teachers need to complete the core components of the program (needs assessment, learning contract, micro-credentials, receive stipends).
GRANTS MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE
Responsible for understanding and consistently applying federal and state regulations, institutional policies, and program specifications.
Work closely with the ETL Stipend Coordinator to ensure teacher stipends are issued in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, and with as little burden as possible on the teachers.
Work collegially with associated ETL departments (Evaluation, Finance, Compliance) to ensure grant compliance and audit readiness.
Maintain excellent records of programmatic, administrative, and financial activities of the project.
Ensure consistent implementation of program policies and procedures developed by the Project Director.
RESEARCH & EVALUATION
Serve as a champion of the research component of the program (randomized control trial) to ensure fidelity of implementation among teacher participants.
Ensure all personally identifiable data is shared and housed securely and managed in accordance with FERPA.
Adapt program to changing environments/needs/data and course correct as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
-Master’s Degree in Education or related field
-Experience in facilitating teacher professional learning
-Knowledge of teacher-directed professional learning practices and/or micro-credentials
-Ability to thoughtfully and efficiently design and execute curriculum and/or training sessions
-Demonstrated knowledge of distance learning practices (synchronous and asynchronous)
Work Schedule/Hours | 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday, with occasional weekend hours as needed (minimal)
Number of Hours Per Week | 20-30
Number of Months Per Year | 9
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range | $40/hour
-2+ years experience working directly with and supporting teachers.
-3-5 years experience working in public schools as a teacher, or professional development specialist.
-Demonstrated knowledge of teacher recertification requirements in North Carolina.
-Must be a dynamic communicator, able to quickly build rapport with others, willing to listen and receive feedback, and adapt to changing needs.
-Must be a self starter and able to operate in a dynamic environment that evolves as it grows.
License/Certification Required |
Essential Job Functions | PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Collaborate within a team of ETL Navigators, providing a positive, welcoming, and supportive environment where all team members can thrive.
Provide excellent support to participating teachers to ensure their participation in the ETL program produces minimal administrative burden for them.
Engage in day-to-day management, communication, and administration for EIR, ensuring the grant project is making adequate progress.
Serve as a direct point of contact to teacher participants (a case load of approximately 20 teachers each year) to help them “navigate” seamlessly through the ETL framework.
Ensure each teacher is making progress toward completing their self-directed learning contract and provide status updates to the program leadership team.
PARTNER RELATIONS
Establish, nurture, and sustain positive relationships and collaboration between Appalachian State University and partner districts.
Develop and maintain a culture of support and engagement with partnering school districts.
Maintain regular contact with and provide regular progress updates to educators and principals regarding grant objectives. Travel to participating schools intermittently.
Provide positive, engaging, dynamic support that teachers need to complete the core components of the program (needs assessment, learning contract, micro-credentials, receive stipends).
GRANTS MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE
Responsible for understanding and consistently applying federal and state regulations, institutional policies, and program specifications.
Work closely with the ETL Stipend Coordinator to ensure teacher stipends are issued in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, and with as little burden as possible on the teachers.
Work collegially with associated ETL departments (Evaluation, Finance, Compliance) to ensure grant compliance and audit readiness.
Maintain excellent records of programmatic, administrative, and financial activities of the project.
Ensure consistent implementation of program policies and procedures developed by the Project Director.
RESEARCH & EVALUATION
Serve as a champion of the research component of the program (randomized control trial) to ensure fidelity of implementation among teacher participants.
Ensure all personally identifiable data is shared and housed securely and managed in accordance with FERPA.
Adapt program to changing environments/needs/data and course correct as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
-Master’s Degree in Education or related field
-Experience in facilitating teacher professional learning
-Knowledge of teacher-directed professional learning practices and/or micro-credentials
-Ability to thoughtfully and efficiently design and execute curriculum and/or training sessions
-Demonstrated knowledge of distance learning practices (synchronous and asynchronous)
Work Schedule/Hours | 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday, with occasional weekend hours as needed (minimal)
Number of Hours Per Week | 20-30
Number of Months Per Year | 9
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range | $40/hour
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date | 09/10/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please provide a resume, cover letter, and answers to required supplemental questions in the application.
Please enter a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of 3 References with Contact Information.
This is a grant-funded, time-limited position, scheduled to end on June 30, 2026.
Applicant will need reliable transportation due to the need to visit teachers and schools periodically. Transportation costs are reimbursable per state policies.
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51933
Posting Number | 201500996P
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please provide a resume, cover letter, and answers to required supplemental questions in the application.
Please enter a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of 3 References with Contact Information.
This is a grant-funded, time-limited position, scheduled to end on June 30, 2026.
Applicant will need reliable transportation due to the need to visit teachers and schools periodically. Transportation costs are reimbursable per state policies.
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51933
Posting Number | 201500996P
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What does teacher directed professional learning mean and how could it impact teaching and learning in western North Carolina?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
- List of References with Contact Information
Contact Us:
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
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