25-26 AY Temporary Faculty Pool - University Coach (Supervisor), Multiple Subject & Single Subject Teaching Credential Programs

CSU Careers•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The University Coach (Supervisor) is a faculty member of the Curriculum and Instruction Department, supervising Teacher Credential Candidates for the Multiple Subject and/or Single Subject Credential Programs. The Office of Clinical Practice assigns coaches to Teacher Credential Candidates. As a liaison between the University and the cooperating schools (schools where teaching candidates are placed), coaches are expected to provide culturally responsive, high-quality instruction, mentorship and supervision for pre-service student teachers and/or interns according to the California Teaching Commission and Kremen School of Education and Human Development accreditation requirements. In turn, they communicate the cooperating schools’ suggestions and their needs to the University for improvement of the Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teacher Education Programs. University Coaches (Supervisors) have the unique opportunity to contribute to the professional growth and development of Teacher Credential Candidates. They should have recent professional and/or teaching experience in an elementary and/or secondary setting where the curriculum aligns with recently adopted state standards and the school reflects the diversity of California’s student population and provide evidence of these qualifications. The University Coach (Supervisor) should have current knowledge of supervision approaches that recognize the varied academic backgrounds of future educators such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and current “content-and context-specific” pedagogy and instructional practices. All University Coaches (Supervisors) will be evaluated by their Teacher Credential Candidate(s) and Mentor Teacher at the end of the semester and will receive regular peer evaluations of their coaching from a faculty member. Evaluation results will be placed in their Faculty Personnel Action File (PAF).

Requirements

Multiple Subject University Coaches (Supervisors) must possess: A clear Multiple Subject teaching credential per CCTC guidelines A master's degree in an area of Education or closely related field
Single Subject University Coaches (Supervisors) must possess: A clear single-subject teaching credential (Agriculture, Art, English, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language: Spanish and French) per CCTC guidelines A master's degree in subject area, Education or closely related field
Individuals interested in coaching candidates pursuing a Bilingual Authorization must also possess a BCLAD or Bilingual Authorization and be fluent in Spanish or Hmong.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
A minimum of three years experience teaching at the elementary and/or secondary level (middle or high school).

Responsibilities

Meet with Mentor Teachers for an orientation to review course requirements and discuss expectations, roles, and co-teaching during the first two weeks of the semester or after student teaching begins.
Make regular visits to the school site to meet with Teacher Candidates, Mentor Teachers, Administrators/designees, or visit/observe Teacher Candidates.
Complete (in TK20) a minimum of six formal lesson observations using scripted field notes or an observation rubric based on the California Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) to provide formative, action-oriented feedback.
Have a documented debriefing meeting with the candidate after each observation to guide the candidate's reflection on the lesson and provide feedback to support continuous growth and success.
Be available and maintain communication with the Teacher Candidate and Mentor Teacher throughout the entire semester (as established by the University Calendar) to ensure that the candidate is progressing; provide documented feedback on growth areas.
Review lesson plans and reflections and provide continuous feedback to the Teacher Candidate throughout the semester.
Use their experience and knowledge to assist (consult, collaborate) the Teacher Candidate in understanding and applying current teaching methods, related materials, and resources.
Use effective questioning and coaching strategies to help the Teacher Candidate build confidence and become skillful in continuous self-assessment, self-reflection, and goal setting.
Discuss and document “areas for improvement” at the first sign of need.
Monitor progress and contact the Program Coordinator or Department Chair if the “areas for improvement” do not yield expected growth.
Review the Credential Candidate or Concerns section of the Office of Clinical Practice Handbook to determine if a “Statement of Concern” is warranted.
Support each Candidate in basic needs, as well as emotional and mental health areas. If concerns arise about a candidate’s well-being, the coach is asked to notify the program coordinator and Department Chair.
Evaluate the Teacher Candidate’s Site Visitation Project (SVP) and/or Teaching Sample Project (TSP) and schedule time to debrief and document results with the Teacher Candidate; provide remediation if necessary.
Formally evaluate (Mid-Semester and Final-Semester Evaluation) the Teacher Candidate during a “triad” meeting at least twice per semester.
Assist the Teacher Candidate with meeting the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) and assign a CR/NC grade through PeopleSoft/MyFresnoState.
Attend all mandatory program events, meetings, and training, and obtain reliability as a rater; participate in FAST training, calibration, and scoring.
Uphold Fresno State's Principles of Community when interacting with Teacher Credential Candidates and Mentor Teachers at all times.
Submit all proper documentation digitally through TK20