Elementary Education Specialist

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Full Time Tuscaloosa, AL, US

4 days ago Requisition

The Elementary Education Specialist is a full-time faculty member responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education with an emphasis on educational assessment and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) instruction. The faculty member provides leadership in curriculum development, teacher candidate assessment, accreditation initiatives, clinical experiences, and partnerships with P-12 schools. The successful candidate demonstrates expertise in evidence-based instructional practices that prepare future elementary educators to meet state and national standards while promoting equity, innovation, and student achievement.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education, including:

• Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
• Assessment and Evaluation of Student Learning
• STEM Methods for Elementary Classrooms
• Mathematics and Science Methods
• Classroom Assessment and Data-Driven Decision Making
• Educational Technology Integration

Deliver instruction using innovative, student-centered, and evidence-based teaching strategies.

Integrate technology and digital learning tools to enhance teacher candidate engagement and instructional effectiveness.

• EED 430 Teaching Elementary Curriculum
• EED 431 M/M Teaching Elementary Mathematics
• EED 435 M/M Teaching Elementary Social Studies
• EED 437 M/M Teaching Elementary Science

Develop, implement, and evaluate candidate assessments aligned with state, institutional, and accreditation standards.
Collect, analyze, and report assessment data to support continuous program improvement.

Participate in accreditation activities, including preparation of reports and documentation for CAEP and state program approval.
Ensure assessments measure candidate proficiency related to professional standards and learning outcomes.

Design and implement STEM-focused learning experiences for teacher candidates.
Promote inquiry-based, project-based, and problem-based instructional approaches.
Integrate engineering design, computational thinking, and technology into elementary education coursework.
Support interdisciplinary STEM initiatives across educator preparation programs.

Supervise teacher candidates during field and clinical experiences.
Collaborate with mentor teachers and school administrators to support candidate development.
Evaluate teacher candidate performance using established assessment instruments.
Foster strong partnerships with local school districts.

Review and revise curriculum to reflect current research, state standards, and national best practices.
Develop new courses and instructional materials that strengthen elementary education and STEM preparation.
Participate in program assessment and curriculum mapping initiatives.

Maintain an active research agenda related to elementary education, assessment, STEM education, teacher preparation, or related fields.
Present scholarly work at regional, state, and national conferences.
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and pursue external funding opportunities.
Participate in professional organizations and maintain professional certifications as appropriate.

Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Participate in recruitment, retention, and advising of teacher candidates.
Engage in community outreach and partnerships that support educator preparation.
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