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.
The teacher candidate coach serves as a vital link between the university and cooperating schools. Professional responsibilities of a part-time coach include, but are not limited to the following:
Attend training and regular TCC team meetings
Know University policies, procedures, and requirements to all personnel involved in the clinical experience as spelled out in the Teacher Education Handbook
Know the standards (criteria established by the program and by PDE) to be used in assessing candidates' teaching performance.
Conduct the periodically scheduled evaluations of candidates – program midterm and final evaluations and the Pennsylvania Department of Education-430 (formative and summative).
Observe candidates' teaching. Formal and informal data should be recorded on standard observation forms. When candidates need additional support, the teacher candidate coach is to provide more support in and out of the classroom with observations, conferences, etc.
Confer with candidates following each observation. Share the data with candidates and the mentor.
All work will be done in person. Hiring is on a single-semester basis. Pay is dependent upon the number of candidates who are supervised.
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 certification or principal certification
Substantial teaching experience in K-12 US classroom settings
Terminal degree in field of education
Experience teaching teacher preparation courses in higher education
To apply, please submit:
1) a resume/CV listing all K-12 teaching credentials and K-12 classroom experience; and
2) a cover letter explaining your background and experience in teacher education. Include a description of how you have mentored or coached beginning teachers in the past.
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.
Department: Teaching, Learning, and Leading
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 20
Work Schedule: TBD
Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: No
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Requested Pay Rate: 24.00
Visa Sponsorship Provided:
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
