Director Of Teacher Residency Programs

The Director of Teacher Residency Programs coordinates a clinically rich cohort-model alternate route program in partnership with one or more partner schools or other educational organizations. To ensure the highest quality of administrative support in a student-centered program the Director remains current on the most recent research and developments in the field and works collaboratively with GSE faculty and administration and other University units.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Works collaboratively with external partners as well as GSE faculty management and staff in the implementation of Trans-B Teacher Residency Programs in accordance with the pertinent MOU(s)
• Assists GSE leadership in establishing developing and sustaining quality school-university partnerships for alternate route programs
• Supports recruitment and outreach activities including participating in outreach events
• Coordinates and implements an orientation to new candidates each semester
• Manages admission registration and graduation of residency program and other partnership candidates
• Maintains thorough and complete data including but not limited to changes in enrollment status timelines for program completion and eligibility for certification; provides ongoing data on candidates’ academic progress to GSE partners as indicated by the MOU with partners
• Reconciles enrollment data and prepares invoices for partner organizations in coordination with the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration
• Ensures that the Program meets all accreditation standards including New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations
• Monitors candidates’ eligibility for Transitional B and Initial Certification levels and ensures that paperwork is submitted and shared with a certification officer
• Supervises and evaluates professional and administrative staff
• Works with the Admissions Office to review candidate applications and works with the Registrar’s Office to ensure that candidate cohorts are registered for Program courses
• Serves as a liaison between University offices and partners
• Assists with ensuring that all candidates receive ongoing advisement and counseling
• Assists faculty course and section assignments
• Implements course scheduling each semester in accordance with the MOUs
• Suggest improvements to the partnerships and amendments to the MOUs as a result of program implementation and assessment
• Upholds the mission and values of Touro College and the Graduate School of Education
• Fulfills other duties as assigned

Education Preparation and Training

• Master’s Degree in education or a related field
• Solid administrative and managerial experience in the implementation of educational programs
• Project management experience and skills
• Evidence of service to the education community

Preferred Experience

• Doctoral degree in education or related field
• Teaching experience at the K-12 level
• Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level
• Evidence of clinical experience in educator preparation
• Maintains involvement in professional organizations
• Excellent communication teaching and interpersonal/intercultural skills

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficiency in online learning platforms including Canvas, Adobe Connect, Zoom, and other digital media
• Ability to quickly learn new computer applications and platforms

Travel

• Possible short-term travel as needed

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 5 lbs.