Faculty Mentor - Alternative Licensure
Faculty Mentor - Alternative Licensure
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Faculty Mentor - Alternative Licensure
Department of Teaching and Learning College of Education
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate Inspire and Impact in the Rockies!
Who We Are
At the base of the Rocky Mountains Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenerya mosaic of history arts and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Get to know about our program Accelerating Careers in Teaching (ACT) here: note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants.***
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.
What We Offer
Salary Range: $850 / student for each term (three terms).This position isExempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Benefits: This position is eligible for paid sick leave. Information on benefits including eligibility is located at: Location: The majority of teacher supervision occurs in-person. Due to specific location and programming some alternative teacher candidates however may require hybrid or remote supervision.
Summary:
Qualified applicants will be placed in the department pool and will be considered for part-time departmental needs to mentor alternative licensure candidates in Elementary Education Secondary Education and K-12 education in the Department of Teaching & Learning.
Essential Functions:
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Conduct formal and informal lesson observations in-person or via video observation tool (GoReact) to evaluate provide feedback to and set goals with candidates
- Assess candidates work submitted in an assessment database (lesson plans lesson reflections video analysis assignments critical reflections etc.)
- Complete dispositional assessments for candidates
- Complete a summative evaluation of each candidates performance at the end of each Act
- Score candidates summative program portfolios
- Enter documentation into an assessment database
- Conduct regular communication with school site personnel to address concerns provide information about school policies and programs clarify expectations and discuss candidates growth and needs
- Meet with each candidate individually once or more per month
- Facilitate monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings with candidates
- Provide responsive mentoring advice and coaching to candidates in a timely manner
- Attend monthly meetings for UCCS Faculty Mentors
The faculty mentor will be available from July 1 to June 30 to be present for all three ACTs listed below.
ACT I: July 1 October 31
ACT II: October 31 February 28
ACT III: March 1 June 30
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.
Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking hearing seeing speaking breathing or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
Qualifications:
- Earned Masters Degree in Education from an accredited college or university
- Professional teaching experience is required
- Experience working directly with children in a classroom (Pre-K - 12) setting is required
- Previous experience mentoring pre-service teachers is highly desirable
UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin gender disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at .
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill ability physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions physical and environmental demands.
Employment Type
Part-Time
