University of Pittsburgh Looking for Teacher Education Coach Teaching, Learning, and Leading at Pittsburgh, PA Full Time

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading in the School of Education is looking to hire a part-time 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

Teaching, Learning, and Leading – N/A – (23005445)

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

The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on
all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this
requirement.

Part-time temporary

Part-time temporary

Pittsburgh

Campus Curriculum
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