Coordinator of Teacher to Teacher, Furman University's Extended Program of Teacher Certification
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- Furman University
- Location
- Greenville
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Coordinator of Teacher to Teacher, Furman University's Extended Program of Teacher Certification
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as a liaison to school partnerships between Furman University and school districts participating in the Teacher to Teacher program.
- Provides leadership for BLOCK [seniors] and TEAM [internship] committees which oversee the operations of the extended program.
- Gathers, maintains, and provides minutes for all committee meetings.
- Follows Furman protocols for reviewing, following and completing Event Reports involving Teacher to Teacher candidates. These are shared with the Education Analyst.
- Develops and maintains lines of communication with district personnel, school administrators and other school personnel.
- Seeks placements for seniors in the practicum and work with candidates in the internship to either find induction or fall-only placements,
- Works closely with cooperating teachers, district mentors, and university supervisors to make sure they follow expectations and protocols of the Teacher to Teacher programs. Collaborates, supports, and encourages each group.
- Teaches one section a year of EDU-470: Practicum; EDEP-640: Best Practices for Induction Teachers; and EDEP-670: Student Teaching Internship.
- Weekly contact with members of own work unit and immediate supervisor to exchange factual information and explain rules, regulations, and practices.
- Frequent contact with faculty, public school teachers, mentors, and school administrators to exchange factual information and explanation of rules, regulations, practices or functions.
Responsibility for Final Decisions:
- Responsible for own work. May assist or instruct others doing similar work, including student workers.
- Tasks involve multiple procedures with interrelated processes or steps. Work involves choosing the appropriate option or procedure to follow and applying established rules and procedures.
- Chair, Education Department
- Work is performed independently on routine issues/tasks; non-routine issues or questions are referred to, or discussed with, the supervisor.
- Master's or advanced degree preferred in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related areas.
- At least five years of successful teaching experience in public schools and successful completion of the South Carolina Teaching Standards 4.0 rubric qualifying exam.
- Experience designing, coaching, and providing professional development for teachers.
- Effective teaching in a university setting.
- Ability to multi-task and complete projects in a timely manner.
- Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
- Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest featuring relevant experience given the position's responsibilities.
Work conditions:
Work is performed under usual office conditions and in off-campus sites.
Education Requirements:
Certification Requirements:
Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):
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Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.
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Organization
Furman University is committed to educating the whole student, encouraging academic and emotional growth while also providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. At the core of the University is a dynamic engaged learning philosophy that’s grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Students are taught by top-notch professors whose chief priorities are teaching and guiding undergraduate students—all within a close-knit campus community where ideas and perspectives are valued and encouraged.
The Furman Advantage promises all students an education that delivers value by preparing them for successful, meaningful lives. Guided by a community of mentors and supported by institutes and centers, students chart personalized four-year pathways that are made meaningful through guaranteed engaged learning experiences.
Our institutes and centers ensure there is a connection between the resources of Furman and the communities that we serve and strengthen. The Richard Riley Institute is a nonpartisan public policy think tank that promotes discussion and analysis of issues critical to South Carolina's future. The David E. Shi Center for Sustainability acts as a research hub and action center where students, educators and community leaders work together to explore sustainability challenges and generate scalable solutions. The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health serves as a convener of programs, educational initiatives, ideas and resources working collectively to bridge the population health gap of the Greenville community and beyond.
The student experience at Furman includes NCAA Division I Athletics, a vibrant student life culture encouraged by a 100 percent residential community, and a campus that is internationally recognized for its beauty.
Founded in 1826, the private university is located in the award-winning city of Greenville, South Carolina. Modern, sophisticated academic buildings are complemented by comprehensive athletics, recreational, and social facilities. Student housing ranges from traditional residence halls to apartments. The 750-acre campus features an Asian garden, a replica of Henry David Thoreau's cabin, a Florentine bell tower, a spring-fed lake, 13 miles of paved trails through the woodlands for hiking and biking, and an 18-hole golf course.
More information about Furman University
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More information about Greenville, SC
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- http://www.furman.edu/Pages/default.aspx
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- 864-294-2000
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3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville
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29613
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