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The 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 8,900 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 Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Required Education and/or Experience:
Master’s 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 Responsibilities
University-Partner School Liaison
Implement 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 Instructor
Teach 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 Coach
Conduct 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 Conduct
Follow 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 Abilities
Excellent 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.
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
The 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 University’s 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.