Assistant Professor of Instruction/Lecturer/Site Coordinator for Paraprofessional Programs

2 weeks ago


El Paso, Texas, United States University of Texas at El Paso Full time

Assistant Professor of Instruction/Lecturer/Site Coordinator for Paraprofessional Programs

Job Description:
The Site Coordinator plays a critical role in teacher preparation at UTEP. They are full-time clinical faculty members who are partially housed within partnering, PK-12 school districts/campuses. Site coordinators serve three major roles as: (1) the liaison between the university and school district, (2) instructors for college courses and mentor teacher trainings, and (3) instructional coaches for their teacher candidates. The Site Coordinator for Paraprofessional Programs will be responsible for the recruitment, development, and support of paraprofessionals seeking teacher certification at UTEP, and will be part of a larger Site Coordinator team at UTEP. This is a grant-funded position and subject to availability of funds.

Goals

Prepare paraprofessionals to become the highest-quality teachers
Provide wrap-around support tailored to the unique needs of paraprofessionals seeking certification
Foster positive school-university relationships in support of paraprofessional success
Engage in program coordination, development, and iteration
Develop leadership skills as manager, facilitator, mentor, and clinically-embedded instructor
Primary Responsibilities of a Site Coordinator for Paraprofessional Programs

Program Coordination

Lead recruitment efforts for cohorts of paraprofessionals seeking high-quality teacher certification
Manage all aspects of paraprofessional program from admission to advising to completion
Coordinate wrap-around support for paraprofessionals across the program pipeline
University-School Liaison:

Collaborate with district/school administrators to coordinate mentorship/support for paraprofessional candidates
Communicate regularly with principals and mentor teachers on progress of paraprofessional candidates
Collect, analyze, visualize and share performance assessment data and mentor teacher survey data
Instructional Coach for Teacher Candidates:

Supervise one or more cohorts (up to 25) of paraprofessional candidates during their year-long residency
Conduct formal performance assessments (POP Cycles) of paraprofessional candidates 4 times/year
Conduct eight walkthroughs/year to collect data and provide ongoing support to paraprofessional candidates
Lead weekly residency seminars with paraprofessional candidates
Maintain communication and collaboration with mentor teachers in support of paraprofessional candidates
Ensure recording, uploading (within 48-hours of observation) and accurate labeling of POP cycle (pre-conference, observation of lesson, post-conference) recordings into video storage
Professional conduct:

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 candidates and school/district personnel
Maintain a frequent, recurring presence in the school sites and with the paraprofessional candidates

Requirements:
Master's or doctoral degree in Education field
Extensive experience as a classroom teacher
Experience as a mentor, coach, or teacher leader
Preferred: program leadership/coordination experience
Texas teaching certificate in relevant teaching fields (preferred: administrative certificate)

Category: Education

Department: Teacher Preparation Program
Locations: El Paso, TX

Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
Position ID: 174274



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