Site Coordinator (Part-Time) at Texas A&M University - Central Texas in Killeen, Texas

Job Description:

Job TitleSite Coordinator (Part-Time)
AgencyTexas A&M University - Central Texas
DepartmentCollege of Education & Human Development
Proposed Minimum Salary$2,916.67 monthly
Job LocationKilleen, Texas
Job TypeFaculty
Job Description

The Site Coordinator will focus on supporting the field-based experience of initial teachers with collaborative opportunities between the university and partner districts and evaluations of initial teacher candidates. This is a part-time (20 hours a week) field-based position.

Responsibilities:

Collaboration and Support

• Collaborates with Educator Preparation Services and the Program on the Mentoring Academy and phasing guide.


• Collaborates with the program and Educator Preparation Services to align the practicum experience providing consistency in the classroom and field.


• Collaborate with faculty on practicum courses to guide targeted assessments.


• Observe, discuss, and provide written feedback of informal observations regarding the teacher residents' performance during practicum.


• Field Supervision load.


• Analyze, interpret, and apply data findings to improve candidate's 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 the school/district personnel.


• 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.


• Other duties as needed to support the clinical experience.

Shared Governance

• Maintain a frequent, recurring presence in the district partner campuses.


• Participate in Shared Governance meetings with district stakeholders to include cooperating teachers / host teachers and campus administrators to create and foster a positive relationship with district and campus staff.


• Participate in informal observations of initial teacher candidates with campus administrators.


• Participate in Shared Governance meetings with university and community stakeholders.
  

Training and Shared Governance

• Attends Texas Education Agency updates and trainings.


• Attends Professional Development and Educator Preparation Program trainings on the implementation of supervision and mentoring.


• T-TESS certification and annual updates to include calibration sessions.


• Field Supervisor meetings.


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


• Other trainings as needed.

Note: Some department activities (trainings, meetings, and orientations) are held before classes start and all faculty and staff are encouraged to participate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• At least three years of teaching experience.


• Principal certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Campus Administration Experience


• T-TESS certification

Contract Length: 9 months

Hours: Up to 19.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday.

Salary: $35,000.00

To Apply

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Please submit a cover letter, a resume, your transcripts and the contact information of three professional references when applying for this position.

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.

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