Site Coordinator Leader - Educator Preparation Services

Job Title:

Site Coordinator Leader
- Educator Preparation Services

Agency:
Tarleton State University

Department:
Curriculum & Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

Job Location:

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Site Coordinator Leader
- Educator Preparation Services in the College of Education. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The position is located on the Stephenville campus, with a full-time, 10‑month per year appointment from August 1 through May 31, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or as teaching and work requirements indicate.

• 80% Coordinator
• Regular communication with instructors of Teacher Candidates and program faculty.
• Supervise Teacher Candidates in clinical placements.
• Analyze, interpret, and apply data findings to improve candidate instructional competency.
• Follow all rules and guidelines established by the district for acceptable professional conduct and dress.
• Establish and maintain mutual respect, trust, communication, and confidentiality with teacher candidates and school/district personnel.
• Maintain a frequent, recurring presence in school sites.
• Collaborate with district and school administrators to select high‑quality mentor teachers.
• Analyze, interpret, and respond to cooperating teacher surveys of candidate performance.
• Conduct monthly cooperating teacher trainings with support of local professional development facilitators.
• Facilitate quarterly governance meetings with district stakeholders to build positive relationships.
• Participate in recruiting new teacher candidates.
• Attend and participate in coordinator training and ongoing professional development meetings.
• 20% Instructor Teaching & Service
• Teach six hours in a ten‑month appointment (three hours 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 as appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge.
• Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and learning outcomes.
• Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation to identify strengths, weaknesses, and professional development activities to improve student learning.
• Maintain appropriate office hours for student access and inquiry.
• Collaborate with student success personnel on student advising and orientation; participate in institutional service roles such as college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new or part-time faculty.
• Repeat collaborative evaluation of instruction to support student learning.

• Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Education Administration, a core subject area (English, Math, Science, Social Studies), or a related field from an accredited university.
• At least three years of teaching experience.

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 completion of the criminal history check.

Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.