Site Coordinator at University of Arkansas

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You will be able to access and complete the application through My Draft Applications located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:Type of Position:Faculty - Non-TenureWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:RegularWork Shift:Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at .For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting please contact Human Resources at .Department:Provisional PositionsDepartments Website:Summary of Job Duties:The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking to fill the position of Site Coordinator in the School of Education. Site Coordinators are full-time university instructors who work primarily with partnering Pk-12 school districts serving four major roles. They serve as (1) the liaison between the university and school district (2) instructors for clinical practice seminar courses and mentor teacher trainings (3) instructional coaches for teacher candidate interns assigned to their year-long residency and (4) key participants in the shared governance with school districts for mutually beneficial partnerships. The successful candidate will participate in faculty governance in the School of Education the College of Humanities Arts Social Sciences and Education and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.Qualifications:Required Education and/or Experience:Masters Degree in an education or related field;Current teaching license in Arkansas or another state;K-12 teaching experience;Experience mentoring or supporting new teachers.Preferred Education and/or Experience:Experience providing professional development content to teachers;Experience serving as an adjunct instructor at 2- or 4-year institutions of higher education.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesUniversity-Partner School LiaisonImplement and maintain the shared governance model between the school and university;Train and support mentor teachers;Collect and summarize data from POP cycles and walk-throughs to discuss at regularly scheduled shared governance meetings.University InstructorTeach internship and internship seminar classes for initial licensure programs;Based on data presented at regularly shared governance meetings work with EPP faculty to address curricular improvement and innovation;Attend and participate in site coordinator training and ongoing professional development meetings at the school district university and national convenings.Instructional CoachConduct observation and evaluation of residents (walk-throughs and POP cycles) consistent with the Trojan Teacher Residency model;Conduct a minimum of four formal performance assessments of residents (two each semester) during the year-long residency;Work collaboratively with mentor teachers to coach and support residents;Maintain accurate and confidential records of residency assessment data.Professional ConductFollow all professional conduct guidelines established by the university and district;Establish and maintain mutual respect trust communication and confidentiality with school/district personnel university faculty and administrators and residents.Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesExcellent communication skills work ethic and team-oriented dispositions;Ability to use of technology for innovative instruction and/or leadership;Collaborative skills to work with the entire Clinical Coordinating team to maintain consistency of experience and expectations for the residency program;Ability to work with faculty and staff in a collegial manner to engage in faculty governance and accomplish goals.Additional Information:Salary Information:Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae List of three Professional References (name email business title)Optional Documents:Special Instructions to Applicants:Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button) if you want to be considered for this position.Recruitment Contact Information:Rachel Eells School Director All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.Constant Physical Activity:Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Standing TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Grasping Reaching Repetitive MotionOccasional Physical Activity:KneelingBenefits Eligible:YesRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Classroom Experience,Data Collection,Materials Handling,Workers' Compensation Law,OSHA,Special Operations,Team Management,Experience with Children,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1