Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Professional Development Associate (PDA)—Clinical Practice for Educator Preparation Job Locations US-NY-New York ID 2022-8289 College TUNY - Graduate School of Education Position Type Part-Time Schedule Shift varies Hours Per Week 7.5 Travel 75+% Category Other FLSA Status Exempt Location : Country US Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Clinical Practice and supported by the Assistant Professor for Clinical Practice, the Professional Development Associate (PDA) is a part-time, university-based, clinical supervision coach who supports the overall function of clinical supervision and provides ongoing professional development for P-12 clinical faculty. The PDA works collaboratively with P-12 mentor and future educator to ensure high-quality educator preparation aligned with state and national bests practices. Additionally, the PDA is committed to actions aligned with the Touro values of integrity, inclusivity, equity, and respect.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Contribute to high-quality and successful clinical supervision for future educators and P-12 mentors.Work with school administrators to identify, co-select, and supervise school-based mentors.Facilitate P-12 mentor development sessions in a professional learning community model.Collaborate P-12 with mentors to participate in structured Pre-Observation, Observation, Post-Observation (POP) cycles utilizing Touro GSE established assessment instruments.Assist P-12 mentors with the coordination of regular seminars to advance future educators’ pedagogical skills.Conference with P-12 mentors and future educators at various points during clinical experience to discuss progress, establish ongoing development goals, and calibrate summative performance ratings.Support P-12 mentors with the collection and analysis of performance data related to clinical practice.Conduct observations of and provide feedback to P-12 mentors during clinical practice to support mentor’s effectiveness.Serve as the university’s faculty of record for student teaching/practicum coursework.Engage in Touro GSE scholarly activities and support accreditation and assessment activities related to clinical practice.Uphold the values and missions of Touro and the GSE.Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications

Education/ Experience

Master's Degree in Education or related field; Doctoral Degree desiredSuccessful P-12 classroom teaching experience working with diverse students three or more yearsSuccessful experience in assessment and data use at the classroom or academic unit levelExperience in course or program designStrong expertise in urban educationTeacher Certification – related on one or more of GSE academic programsProfessional experience with English as a second language (ESL/TESOL) Math, Science, Spanish, Special Education, Special Education – D75 (moderate to severe settings) desiredSuccessful college-level teaching experience face-to-face and online (course evaluations to be submitted) desired

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Evidence of prior effective clinical supervisionCommitment to culturally responsive and sustaining education/pedagogyKnowledge of instructional strategies across the core disciplines (Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies/History, Science)Familiarity with the Danielson Framework for Teaching or other Performance Assessment frameworks.Ability to give direct, clear, and concise feedback aimed at improving teacher performance.Ability to model and coach instructional practices assessment protocols, student work analysis, and knowledge of curriculum.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong time management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, handle changing priorities, and meeting deadlines.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and constituents.Knowledge and application of adult learning theory (andragogy).Ability to coach and be coachedAbility to model professionalismAbility to balance flexibility while maintaining a high-quality clinical programExcellent time management skillsHighly self-motivatedExtensive experience with Microsoft Office programs specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Experience using web-conferencing tools and learning management systems such as Canvas, Zoom, Go React, Mursion, and/or Sim School.Experience with data collection tools such as Survey Monkey and QualtricsStrong technology skills such as familiarity with online data entry systems, learning management systems (Blackboard, CANVAS), and email.

Travel 

Field supervisors will travel to schools in the New York City metropolitan region and other locales to visit future educators and P-12 mentors at their respective clinical placements.

Physical Demands

Able to lift up to 5 lbs. Maximum Salary USD $10,800.00/Sem Minimum Salary USD $600.00/Sem Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan Dependent Care and Transit Programs Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance   Short-term and Long-term disability programs  Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children Employee Assistance Program Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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