Site Coordinator Leader - Educator Preparation Services

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The Site Coordinator Leader is primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process and will also participate in the necessary operations of the institution. This is a full-time, 10-month - per
-y ear appointment beginning August 1 through May 31 located on-site at the Tarleton State University Stephenville campus and work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM, or as teaching and work requirements indicate .

Responsibilities:

• 80% Coordinator:

• 1.1 Regular communication with instructors of Teacher Candidates, and program faculty.

• 1.2 Supervise Teacher Candidates in a clinical placement.

• 1.3 Analyze, interpret, and apply data findings to improve candidate's instructional competency.

• 1.4 Follow all rules and guidelines established by the district for acceptable professional conduct and dress.

• 1.5 Establish and maintain mutual respect, trust, communication, and confidentiality with teacher candidates and the school/district personnel.

• 1.6 Maintain a frequent, recurring presence in the school sites.

• 1.7 Collaborate with district and school administrators to select high-quality mentor teachers.

• 1.8 Analyze, interpret, and respond to cooperating teacher surveys of teacher candidate's performance.

• 1.9 Conduct monthly cooperating teacher trainings with the support of local professional development facilitators.

• 2.0 Facilitate quarterly Governance Meetings with district stakeholders to create and foster a positive relationship with district and school site staff.

• 2.1 Participate in recruitment of new teacher candidates.

• 2.2 Attend and participate in coordinator training and ongoing professional development meetings.

• 20% Instructor Teaching & Service:

• Teach:

• Teach 6 hours in 10 months appointment (3 hrs. per long semester each year)

• Develop, implement, and review effective teaching/learning processes, incorporating appropriate methodology , technology and other tools;

• Remain current in discipline and update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline;

• Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes;

• Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning.

• Service:

• Maintain an appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry .

• Work in partnership with student success personnel on student advising and orientation. Participate in institutional service roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

• Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Education Administration, a core subject area (English, M ath, S cience, S ocial S tudies), or a related field by an accredited university

• Applicant must have at least three years of teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and show clear potential for effective instruction as evidenced by ongoing evaluations of both teaching and learning , including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes .

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.