District Coordinator of Secondary Interims

Liberal USD 480 • Liberal, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of an District Coordinator of Secondary Interims is to assist long-term substitute teachers (Interims) in the implementation of effective, research-based instructional strategies so that gains in student achievement are realized. The District Coordinator of Secondary Interims will also guide candidates through a transition to teach process and provide overall support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• valid Kansas teaching license
• Success as a classroom teacher
• Knowledge of content standards, effective instructional practices, and assessments
• Experience with professional development and working with groups of educators
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver bootcamp (with the assistance of building ICs).
• Teach instructional strategies
• If interim misses boot camp, provide that training one-on-one or in small group.
• Relationship building with each interim
• Discuss and explain the salary schedule and placement
• Research and discussion of available college programs fitting with their education and goals.
• Serve as liaison between interim and college
• Explain the tuition assistance program
• Collect signed tuition agreements
• Collect tuition invoices and submit them to the finance department
• Collect college program Plan of Study and track progress towards certification
• Arrange Student Teaching / Transfer to Advanced Student Teacher.
• Attend Mentor meetings
• Provide information on Praxis tests, aid with study resources
• Provide assistance with content-specific resources
• Observe interims in the classroom
• Arrange opportunities for interims to observe experienced teachers
• Send/leave notes of encouragement
• Meet with interims during the planning period to develop plans of improvement.
• Establish goals for improvement and track progress
• Collaborate with IC at the building level
• Meet with interims for reflection after each quarter
• Meet with interims at year-end to discuss commitment for next year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level