TPA Instructor - Intern Program

Part-Time Instructors Needed For TPA Course

We are currently seeking applications for part-time instructors with a background in Special Education, Single Subjects, and/or Multiple Subjects to teach the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) course in the YSCTC Intern Teacher Program. The TPA Instructor will teach two sections of the TPA support course in the fall and in the spring. The instructor is also responsible for holding office hours to support candidates in preparing their TPA submissions.

Instructors should have background knowledge of the TPA test structure, acceptable forms of support, the assessment guide, and TPA rubrics. The TPA course is taught online and is four sessions long. The current schedule of courses can be found here. Candidates should be knowledgeable in course design, lesson planning, teaching adult learners, and competent to conduct instruction independently and without supervision.

Instructors will also receive training in the Yolo-Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing learning management system and are expected to calculate and enter their own grades and attendance.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (for supervising Multiple Subject Candidates) OR Ed Specialist Teaching Credential (Mild/Mod or Mod/Severe OR Mild to Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs) (for supervising Education Specialist Candidates) OR Administrative Credential Possess EL authorization if responsible for providing EL support Have a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience Experience in a variety of school or district settings in a leadership position, such as lead teacher, teacher coach, principal or equivalent.

Background in curriculum and instruction, teacher development, professional development, mentoring, coaching, or prior experience with Intern or Induction programs Preferred
- Familiarity with districts in Yolo and Solano Counties Preferred – Technology proficiency with email, Google Apps for Education, learning management systems, word processing, video conferencing (Zoom) and social media

Resume Cover Letter - please include any relevant experience that you've had with coaching, mentoring or supervising educators (new teachers, administrators, veteran teachers, or teachers in PAR) Statement of Contributions to Diversity
- Diversity contributions documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. (UC Davis is an advisory board member with Yolo-Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for guidelines about writing a diversity statement and why one is requested.) 2 references required (contact information only)