AY Temporary Faculty Pool - University Coach; Supervisor), Multiple Subject & Single Subject

Temporary Faculty Pool - University Coach (Supervisor), Multiple Subject & Single Subject Teaching Credential Programs Department Overview

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers courses for the preparation and professional development of PreK-12 teachers in both the Multiple Subject (elementary) and the Single Subject (secondary) Credential Programs. The department also houses two master’s programs (M.A.Ed.

-C & I and MAT) and two advanced certificate programs – educational technology and research methods. The department provides educational research courses for eight graduate programs in the Kremen School. Faculty are active in teaching, scholarship, service, and grant leadership.

The University Coach (Supervisor) is a faculty member of the Curriculum and Instruction Department, supervising Teacher Credential Candidates for the Multiple Subject and/or Single Subject Credential Programs. The Office of Clinical Practice assigns coaches to Teacher Credential Candidates. As a liaison between the University and the cooperating schools where candidates are placed, coaches provide culturally responsive, high‑quality instruction, mentorship and supervision for pre‑service student teachers and/or interns according to California Teaching Commission and Kremen School of Education and Human Development accreditation requirements.

Coaches also communicate the cooperating schools’ suggestions and needs to the University for improvement of the Teacher Education Programs.

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system‑wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph
2. Instructors prepare, deliver, conduct, proctor, and grade lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester, in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

• Meet with Mentor Teachers for an orientation to review course requirements and discuss expectations, roles, and co‑teaching during the first two weeks of the semester or after student teaching begins.
• Make regular visits to the school site to meet with Teacher Candidates, Mentor Teachers, Administrators/Designates, or visit/observe Teacher Candidates. Visits include holding small group, individual, or virtual discussions to review pertinent information. University Coaches may enhance communication and contact with teacher candidates via phone, webinar, online community, etc.
• Complete in TK20 a minimum of six formal lesson observations using scripted field notes or an observation rubric based on the California Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) to provide formative, action‑oriented feedback. At least four formal observations must be in‑person; the remaining may be synchronous/asynchronous video observations. Have a documented debriefing meeting with the candidate after each observation to guide the candidate’s reflection on the lesson and provide feedback to support continuous growth and success.
• Be available and maintain communication with the Teacher Candidate and Mentor Teacher throughout the entire semester to ensure that the candidate is progressing; provide documented feedback on growth areas.
• Review lesson plans and reflections and provide continuous feedback to the Teacher Candidate throughout the semester.
• Use their experience and knowledge to assist (consult, collaborate) the Teacher Candidate in understanding and applying current teaching methods, related materials, and resources.
• Use effective questioning and coaching strategies to help the Teacher Candidate build confidence and become skillful in continuous self‑assessment, self‑reflection, and goal‑setting.
• Discuss and document “areas for improvement” at the first sign of need. Monitor progress and contact the Program Coordinator or Department Chair if the areas for improvement do not yield expected growth. Review the Credential Candidate or Concerns section of the Office of Clinical Practice Handbook to determine if a “Statement of…