[YEP-DC] JOB POSTING: Clinical Faculty at Urban Teacher Center

 

Clinical Faculty

 Job Description

 

Urban Teacher Center (UTC) is a four-year teacher preparation program that includes a one-year residency. As part of the teacher preparation, UTC partners with Lesley University (Cambridge, MA) for the conferral of a Master's of Education degree. UTC is currently operating in two (2) sites – Washington DC and Baltimore. UTC places program participants in public charter schools and public schools in these regions, and is seeking clinical faculty in the following disciplines:

 

·         English Language Arts/ Literacy instruction (elementary and secondary);

·         Special Education (elementary and secondary);

·         K-5 mathematics;

·         6-12 mathematics;

·         Elementary Science;

·         Elementary Social Studies

 

UTC clinical faculty have practice-based responsibilities in the summer, fall, and spring. Faculty deliver coursework and provide coaching and mentoring support to program participants. The faculty position entails non-traditional adjunct duties including coaching support during the school day. Position hours range from 20 to 40 hours per week.

 

Responsibilities:

Clinical faculty serve in support of a residency model of teacher preparation. Faculty responsibilities include the following:

 

·         Lead coursework for a group of 30 participants, including modeling best practices, providing ongoing written and verbal feedback, and incorporating technology into instructional delivery and assignments; and grading;

·         Conduct ongoing observation and feedback sessions at participants' "host schools" (clinical sites);

·         Maintain appropriate data on all residents, including (residents') student performance data;

·         Contribute to a professional community of adjuncts, including posting work, uploading videos of course instruction, and teaming with other adjuncts in support of residents;

·         Provide ongoing feedback on the quality of the curriculum and programmatic support;

·         Participate in their own professional growth in collaboration with Lesley University and UTC

 

Qualifications:

A graduate degree (M.A. or higher) related to education; experience in urban public education as a teacher, staff developer, and/or administrator; extensive knowledge of the content and pedagogical content knowledge in the relevant discipline; skills in group facilitation and mentoring; experience with problem-solving programs/ internship programs. Application materials should include the following:

 

·         Vita that includes thorough information on prior employment related to education (especially any prior experience doing professional development, working with prospective teachers, or other work related to K-12 education)

·         Educational background (i.e., degrees)

·         Information on teacher certification status

·         Three references (with contact information)

 

Screening process:

Interview with UTC team, including:

 

·         Critique of teaching episode of video

·         Development of a lesson plan in a core topic

·         Phone and in-person interviews

·         Reference check and background check

·         Submission to Lesley University for approval

 

UTC is committed to developing and supporting outstanding urban educators that adhere closely to a set of core values, including an explicit and accountable commitment to improving student performance; an ability to meet the diverse needs of children in urban settings in conjunction with parents and the local community; and an openness to working collaboratively in professional settings.

 

To Apply

Please send résumé and cover letter by e-mail to: national_admin@urbanteachercenter.org. In the subject heading of the email, reference "Clinical Faculty – Identify City Preference." No phone calls please.

 

The Urban Teacher Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and other programs.

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