Professional Development Associate (PDA)—Clinical Practice for Educator Preparation - Touro University New York

Overview:

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Clinical Practice and supported by the Assistant Professor for Clinical Practice, the Professional Development Associate (PDA) is a part-time, university-based, clinical supervision coach who supports the overall function of clinical supervision and provides ongoing professional development for P-12 clinical faculty. The PDA works collaboratively with P-12 mentor and future educator to ensure high-quality educator preparation aligned with state and national bests practices. Additionally, the PDA is committed to actions aligned with the Touro values of integrity, inclusivity, equity, and respect.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to high-quality and successful clinical supervision for future educators and P-12 mentors.
• Work with school administrators to identify, co-select, and supervise school-based mentors.
• Facilitate P-12 mentor development sessions in a professional learning community model.
• Collaborate P-12 with mentors to participate in structured Pre-Observation, Observation, Post-Observation (POP) cycles utilizing Touro GSE established assessment instruments.
• Assist P-12 mentors with the coordination of regular seminars to advance future educators’ pedagogical skills.
• Conference with P-12 mentors and future educators at various points during clinical experience to discuss progress, establish ongoing development goals, and calibrate summative performance ratings.
• Support P-12 mentors with the collection and analysis of performance data related to clinical practice.
• Conduct observations of and provide feedback to P-12 mentors during clinical practice to support mentor’s effectiveness.
• Serve as the university’s faculty of record for student teaching/practicum coursework.
• Engage in Touro GSE scholarly activities and support accreditation and assessment activities related to clinical practice.
• Uphold the values and missions of Touro and the GSE.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/ Experience

• Master's Degree in Education or related field; Doctoral Degree desired
• Successful P-12 classroom teaching experience working with diverse students three or more years
• Successful experience in assessment and data use at the classroom or academic unit level
• Experience in course or program design
• Strong expertise in urban education
• Teacher Certification – related on one or more of GSE academic programs
• Professional experience with English as a second language (ESL/TESOL) Math, Science, Spanish, Special Education, Special Education – D75 (moderate to severe settings) desired
• Successful college-level teaching experience face-to-face and online (course evaluations to be submitted) desired

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Evidence of prior effective clinical supervision
• Commitment to culturally responsive and sustaining education/pedagogy
• Knowledge of instructional strategies across the core disciplines (Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies/History, Science)
• Familiarity with the Danielson Framework for Teaching or other Performance Assessment frameworks.
• Ability to give direct, clear, and concise feedback aimed at improving teacher performance.
• Ability to model and coach instructional practices assessment protocols, student work analysis, and knowledge of curriculum.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, handle changing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and constituents.
• Knowledge and application of adult learning theory (andragogy).
• Ability to coach and be coached
• Ability to model professionalism
• Ability to balance flexibility while maintaining a high-quality clinical program
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office programs specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience using web-conferencing tools and learning management systems such as Canvas, Zoom, Go React, Mursion, and/or Sim School.
• Experience with data collection tools such as Survey Monkey and Qualtrics
• Strong technology skills such as familiarity with online data entry systems, learning management systems (Blackboard, CANVAS), and email.

Travel 

• Field supervisors will travel to schools in the New York City metropolitan region and other locales to visit future educators and P-12 mentors at their respective clinical placements.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary:USD $10,800.00/SemMinimum Salary:USD $600.00/Sem