Site Coordinator Leader - Fort Worth, United States - Tarleton State University

Description

Job Title
Site Coordinator Leader
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Educator Preparation Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Educator Preparation Services ) program housed in the College of Education ) invites qualified candidates to apply for the open Site Coordinator Leader position.

This is a full-time, 10- month-per-year appointment beginning August 1 through May 31 located on Tarleton's Fort Worth campus in Fort Worth, Texas.

The position is primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process and will also participate in the necessary operations of the institution.

; Work hours:

Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as teaching and work requirements indicate. Requires the ability to work remotely, at the University's discretion. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent on funding availability.

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, math, science, social studies), or a related field by an accredited university
• Applicant must have at least three years of teaching experience.
• Campus administrative experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrate ability in the discipline and show clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean

Documents required:
Completed online application
Cover letter
Resume/CV
Three professional references with complete contact information
Unofficial transcripts
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution before a letter of appointment is issued.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.