Site Coordinator Leader Educator Preparation Services

Job description

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



Job Description


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.



Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence.

Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors.

Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is an NCAA Division l athletics member .



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+ Division of Human Resources (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)
+ Benefits
+ University Leadership (https://www.tarleton.edu/president/)
+ Research and Economic Development
+ Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)



Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .

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