Affiliate Alternative Licensure Program Coach

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

3d•$1,264 - $1,482•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alternative Licensure Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The ALP Coach will support alternative licensure candidates in their teaching assignments. This is a temporary coaching position that serves students in the fall and spring semesters. Applicants need to be available 5 days per week during the day for lesson observations, debriefs, and meetings with alternative licensure teachers. The successful applicant will coach candidates in accordance with Teacher Quality Standards and assist each candidate in becoming an effective teacher in a variety of settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education or related field from an accredited college or university
Teaching experience in a public or private school setting
Has held a license to teach
Available 5 days per week during the day for lesson observations, debriefs, and meetings with alternative licensure teachers
Travel to and from teaching sites throughout the week

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field
At least 5 years of teaching experience in a public or private school setting
Supervisory experience in an education setting (e.g. as a principal, department chair, university supervisor, or as a previous mentor/cooperating teacher)
Experience in supervising or mentoring new teachers
Holds a current Colorado teaching license
The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged
Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population

Responsibilities

Assist alternative licensure candidates in meeting the requirements of the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards
Conduct a minimum of 5 school visits for each assigned alternative licensure candidate during each semester
Provide feedback on each lesson observed
Complete and submit observation reports for each observation
Evaluate alternative licensure candidate’s proficiency on Colorado Teacher Qualities Standards
Communicate with Alternative Licensure Instructor regarding candidate’s performance
Attend all required Alternative Licensure Program (ALP) meetings
teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students
preparing course materials and lesson plans
grading student work
providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner
addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies
providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment
providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies
complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies