University Based Teacher Educator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and understand the School of Education’s Intern/Extern and Student Teaching Handbook.
• Complete the Clinical Faculty (CF) training, focusing on ‘coaching’ instead of ‘telling’ (guide vs sage).
• Attend all UBTE meetings: orientation at the start of each semester, monthly UBTE meetings via Zoom, and individual check-ins as needed.
• Facilitate initial meeting with SBTE and teacher candidate to establish shared norms, expectations, and responsibilities for the internship/student teaching experience during the first week of the placement.
• Participate in required training on the Clinical Evaluation Continuum (CEC) and its scoring criteria (Key Elements) to formatively and summatively assess Teacher Candidates.
• Complete between 6-10 observations (minimum 8-10 in elementary; 6 in secondary) and submit coaching cycle documentation to the department.
• Incorporate technological tools into the coaching process, as appropriate (e.g. conducting zoom conferences, reviewing digital lesson plans or journals, providing digital feedback).
• Communicate regularly with SBTE regarding teacher candidate progress and facilitate meetings to review collaborative reflection logs and CEC scores.
• Submit the CEC at midterm and final to our online system; for students with two placements, submissions will occur at the end of each placement.
• Supervise the completion of the clinical experience log that students must submit for licensure.
• Communicate with the appropriate program coordinator as needed for student support.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional Certificate and Virginia Teaching Endorsement in one of the following areas: Art Education, Music Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, High School Science, Math, English; History, and Middle School Education.
• At least 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to work well with students and faculty.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy including ability to use spreadsheets and online preforms.
• Experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Zoom or other virtual platforms.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students for all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.