Manhattanville University · 3 months ago
Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison
Purchase, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expManhattanville University is seeking a Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison to connect the university with partner schools in its PDS network. The role involves supervising teacher candidates, coordinating professional development, and supporting teacher preparation and student learning initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Work with PDS Designee to provide clinical sites for practicum experiences for Manhattanville University teacher candidates to fulfill coursework field observation hours and student/supervised teaching requirements
Supervise Manhattanville University teacher candidates placed in the PDS for field observation hours or student/supervised teaching experiences
Lead/coordinate at least two events, hosted either by the PDS or Manhattanville University, each academic year, on topics mutually agreed upon by the Liaison and the PDS Designee
Work with teachers to identify areas of professional development interest and coordinate such interests with university faculty
Develop, coordinate, and lead projects and programs related to professional development interests and partnership goals
Work with university and school administrators to develop and implement an assessment of the PDS
Work with university and school administrators and faculty to organize events between the university and the school district
Attend School of Education Partnership meetings, and give monthly report of activities
Help to collect data about the PDS’s progress; and
Complete monthly, end-of semester, and end-of-year report of accomplishments and goals
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in education
Certification to teach elementary, secondary or special education
A minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching
Excellent interpersonal, time management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration platforms
Availability during the school day hours
Preferred
At least 3 years supervisory experience preferred
Experience teaching diverse populations of children or youth
Benefits
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Company
Manhattanville University
Manhattanville University (www.mville.edu) is an independent, co-educational liberal arts institution whose mission is to prepare students, through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs, for ethically and socially responsible service and leadership within a global community.
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