Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison

Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation and Certification, the PDS Liaison serves as a key connector between the University and a partner school in Manhattanville's Professional Development School (PDS) network. These partnerships support teacher preparation, ongoing professional development, collaborative inquiry and research, and enhanced student learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with PDS Designee to provide clinical sites for practicum experiences for Manhattanville University teacher candidates to fulfill coursework field observation hours and student/supervised teaching requirements.
• Supervise Manhattanville University teacher candidates placed in the PDS for field observation hours or student/supervised teaching experiences.
• Lead/coordinate at least two events, hosted either by the PDS or Manhattanville University, each academic year, on topics mutually agreed upon by the Liaison and the PDS Designee.
• Work with teachers to identify areas of professional development interest and coordinate such interests with university faculty.
• Develop, coordinate, and lead projects and programs related to professional development interests and partnership goals.
• Work with university and school administrators to develop and implement an assessment of the PDS.
• Work with university and school administrators and faculty to organize events between the university and the school district.
• Attend School of Education Partnership meetings and give a monthly report of activities.
• Help to collect data about the PDS's progress.
• Complete monthly, end-of-semester, and end-of-year reports of accomplishments and goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education.
• Certification to teach elementary, secondary, or special education.
• A minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience teaching diverse populations of children or youth.
• Availability during school day hours.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, time management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration platforms.

Pay

$3,000 per semester (Fall and Spring only).

Schedule

Part-time, 8 hours per week.