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University of California, Los Angeles Hiring for Academic Coordinator II, Teacher Education Program (TEP) at Los Angeles Full Time

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Academic Coordinator II, Teacher Education Program (TEP)
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF08731

SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION/UNIT

The UCLA Teacher Education (TEP) housed in Center X in the School of Education and Information Studies is a two-year graduate program that prepares aspiring teachers to work in urban schools. TEP students complete coursework and meet other California-mandated requirements to apply for preliminary credentials in one of these fields: Multiple Subjects (Elementary), English, Math, Science, and Social Science. TEP works within a social justice agenda and is committed to working in solidarity with historically marginalized communities to transform schooling for all students.
SUMMARY OF POSITION

We are looking for a resourceful and dedicated Academic Coordinator with strong organizational skills and extensive knowledge of teacher preparation and California credentialing requirements. This position will report to the Director of the Teacher Education Program. There are two areas of support that this position will provide. First, the incumbent will serve as campus lead for the teacher performance assessment, edTPA. The TEP Academic Coordinator will organize and lead training for students on components of the edTPA and assist in remediating students who do not pass on the first attempt. They will attend meetings sponsored by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to stay abreast of changes to this and other testing requirements for multiple subject pathway students. The TEP Academic Coordinator will present student data to faculty to inform curriculum and advising changes. Secondly, the incumbent will coordinate the field practicum component for first-year multiple-subject students.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1)TPA Lead

  • Attend TPA Coordinator meetings to stay current on the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Pearson testing standards and submission requirements, etc., and communicate this information with multiple stakeholders.
  • Serve as the key contact with CTC for all communication and updates.
  • Create, coordinate, and implement support sessions for multiple subject students completing edTPA.
  • Create materials, supports and protocols for students who do not pass the assessment.
  • Communicate with all multiple subject candidates about edTPA information in a timely and clear manner, coordinating and responding to ongoing edTPA-related issues and concerns.
  • Develop and oversee the remediation process.
  • Monitor score reporting and key assessment performance data for program improvement and accreditation-related reporting.
  • Create and share reports and data analysis for program improvement.
  • Archive information from previous results and record data from future submissions for program improvement analysis and accreditation reporting.

    2) Multiple Subject Field Practicum lead

  • Coordinate field practicum placements in schools in Los Angeles for all multiple-subject pathway students.
  • Train, support, and coordinate the work of multiple subject field supervisors who observe and provide feedback to candidates in field practicums in schools in Los Angeles.
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • California multiple subject teaching credential
  • 3-years or more of experience as a teacher in a public elementary school in an urban community
  • A master’s degree in education or related content area
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Extensive experience in teacher education
  • Experience mentoring pre-service teachers
  • Experience navigating online platforms and tools
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Bilingual Spanish and/or holder of a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish strongly preferred
    SALARY

    See Table https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t35-ii.pdf for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,115 – $130,720.
    APPLICATION MATERIALS

    • CV
    • Self-Statement/Cover Letter
    • EDI Statement
    • 3 letters of recommendation
    • Optional Items that may be required: o Sample Publications (optional) o Research Statement (optional)

    To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08731

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

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