Teacher Preparation Program: University Mentors AY 24/25

The Teacher Preparation Program in UC Merced Extension Education Programs invites qualified applicants to apply for the University Mentors of Teacher Candidates position for the academic year 2024/2025.

We seek applicants with expertise in teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students and mentoring or supervising teachers or teacher candidates. The number of positions varies each year, depending on instructional needs. These are part-time, contract positions appointed per semester. Reappointment, if any, is based solely on instructional need.

Supervisors are expected to provide high-quality mentorship and supervision according to the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing and program requirements and submit reports and required documentation according to deadlines.

Specifically, the Supervisor of Teacher Education is responsible for the following:

* Attend Teacher Preparation Program mentor meetings as scheduled, usually two per semester;

* Attend a scheduled orientation and training event;

* Conduct a minimum of six (6) observations of classroom instruction per teacher candidate during public school hours, typically during morning hours;

* Complete, collect, and submit all required documents for student teaching according to program deadlines;

* Conduct weekly communication with candidates in person, by phone, video conference, and/or via e-mail;

* May contribute to the placement of candidates in approved local school districts;

* Contributes to orientation with mentor teachers and principals about teacher education program requirements and maintains ongoing communication with district personnel throughout the candidate's placement;

* Maintains current knowledge of effective supervision approaches, such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and current content-specific pedagogy and instructional practices; and,

* Communicate with the Education Programs Director, Teacher Preparation Program Assistant Director, and Credential Analyst to address student questions and concerns.

* Student-teacher candidates are given a course evaluation each term. This initiates the TPP administrators' assessment of the course and program effectiveness. The TPP administration will share course evaluation feedback with the instructor and UC Mentors. Professional Development opportunities may be suggested and/or required for continuous program improvement.

* As part of the University's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence and sexual harassment, each instructor and UC Mentor will be assigned a training course required of staff at all UC locations. This course meets the requirements of 2 CCR 11024, California Government Code 12950.1, AB 1825/2053, 34 CFR 668.46 Violence Against Women Act, and UC Policies on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, Abusive Conduct, and Anti-Discrimination. It will take a minimum of 1 hour to complete.

Job Location: TK-12 School sites in Merced and within a 50-mile drive.

Program: https://teacherprep.ucmerced.edu/

• A valid California Clear Credential. A terminal degree (e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D.) in a related field may be substituted for a California Clear Credential.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience in the content area of the teacher candidate being supervised
• Recent professional experiences in school settings where the curriculum aligns with California's adopted content standards and frameworks

• Experience observing and coaching pre-service teachers in a school setting.
• Experience conducting one-on-one advising meetings via Zoom and/or in person.

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.