University of Pittsburgh Looking for Special Education Teacher Candidate Coach at Pittsburgh, PA Full Time

Teaching, Learning, and Leading – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – (23007679)

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading in the
School of Education is looking to hire a part-time Special Education Teacher Candidate Coach (TCC) . The position reports
to the TCC coordinator and the TLL department chair. Hiring is on a single semester or yearly basis, dependent on School and program needs.
Professional responsibilities of a part-time student teaching supervisor include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attendance
  in TCC weekly meetings
• Design the TCC coaching cycle with the TCC committee
• Communicate with students to schedule
  visits in advance
• Attend T & L methods courses twice monthly and support faculty and students in field-based trends
• Provide Real-Time Instructional Coaching to students
• Coach between 8-20 teacher candidates
• Conduct the required number
  of teacher-candidate coaching cycles
• Provide observation feedback in writing and in a post-observation conversation.
• Ensure students’ compliance with due dates for certification documentation
• Submit grades to the program coordinator
• Write letters of recommendation for students
• Attend TCC Training
• Once per semester
• Respond to student
  teacher/intern emails within 24 hours during the workweek
• Promote productive problem-solving communication when students discuss
  concerns or issues
• Document any concerns about student or placement
• Track students’ attendance and report any
  excessive absences to the TCC coordinator
• Provide feedback focused on performance and growth
• Initiate an initial
  conference with the Mentor Teacher and student to set expectations for the experience
• Facilitate communication between Mentor and
  student about roles and responsibilities
• Provide ongoing, open, and supportive communication focused on student teacher/intern
  growth at a minimum once per every visit
• Demonstrate respect for Mentor Teacher schedules
• Share any questions/concerns
  with the TCC coordinator
• Participate in problem-solving and student improvement plans, as needed

The pay for student
teaching supervision is dependent upon the number of student teachers who are supervised and the program in which the supervision occurs.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Education related field
• Knowledge of teaching and
  learning process as evidenced by educational program or experience teaching
• Demonstrated expertise in the area of education or
  related field
• Currently holds or has held a teaching certificate in the content area(s) where supervision is occurring
• Three years of teaching experience (minimum) in the content area(s) where supervision is occurring

Highly-desired:

• Instructional coach-certified or principal-certified
• Special Education certification

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The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our
community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes
attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover,
belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of
Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE,
including disability/vets.

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Assignment
Category Part-time temporary
Campus Pittsburgh
Required Attachments Curriculum Vitae

PI231310118