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

University Coach (Supervisor) – Temporary Faculty

• Job No: 556750
• Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer
• Location: Fresno
• Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time
• Program: Temporary Faculty Pool – University Coach (Supervisor), Multiple Subject & Single Subject Teaching Credential Programs

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. Department 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. Coaches act as liaisons between the University and cooperating schools, providing culturally responsive, high‑quality instruction, mentorship, and supervision for pre‑service student teachers and/or interns per the California Teaching Commission and Kremen School accreditation requirements.

Coaches also communicate school suggestions and needs to the University for program improvement. Coaches should have recent professional and/or teaching experience in elementary and/or secondary settings aligned with state standards and a diverse student population, and evidence of such qualifications. Coaches are expected to possess current knowledge of supervision approaches such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and content‑and‑context‑specific pedagogy.

Coaches are considered Temporary Faculty members and must adhere to university and system‑wide policies per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.

• Meet with Mentor Teachers for orientation, review course requirements, and discuss expectations and co‑teaching during the first two weeks of the semester or after student teaching begins. Orientation may occur as a triad meeting involving the Teacher Candidate, Mentor Teacher, and University Coach (Supervisor).
• Make regular visits to the school site to meet with Teacher Candidates, Mentor Teachers, Administrators/designees, or observe Teacher Candidates. Visits include small‑group, individual, or virtual discussions to review pertinent information. Coaches may enhance communication and contact with teacher candidates via phone, webinar, online community, etc.
• Complete a minimum of six formal lesson observations in TK20 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 two may be synchronous/asynchronous video observations. Conduct a documented debriefing meeting with the candidate after each observation to guide reflection and support growth.
• Be available and maintain communication with the Teacher Candidate and Mentor Teacher throughout the semester (as established by the University Calendar) to ensure progress and provide documented feedback on growth areas.
• Review lesson plans and reflections and provide continuous feedback to the Teacher Candidate.
• Use experience and knowledge to consult and collaborate with the Teacher Candidate on applying current teaching methods, materials, and resources.
• Apply effective questioning and coaching strategies to help the Teacher Candidate build confidence, 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 improvement is not achieved. Review the Credential Candidate or Concerns section of the Office of Clinical Practice Handbook to determine if a “Statement of Concern” is warranted.
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