Teacher Residency Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, implements, and manages administrative tasks for the Teacher Residency Program. Evaluates the program and makes data-driven decisions, assists with program expansion efforts, and teaches in the program. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

JOB DUTIES:

60% - Essential - Program Management: Recruit, advise, and communicate with residents, mentor teachers, and Clemson graduates as beginning teachers. Facilitate communication with various constituencies including district partners, students, faculty, college leadership, state agencies, alumni, and donors. Organize and lead meetings and seminars for residents, graduates, mentor teachers, school leaders, and university supervisors. Organize and facilitate a residency steering committee to select residents, select mentor teachers, match mentors and residents, match mentors and graduates, and implement and revise the program. Manage resources for the summer institute and other events. Work with the College's PR team to disseminate information about the program.
20% - Essential - Teaching: Teach at least one course a semester for teacher residents and/or master teachers. Plan and co-teach with faculty for the Summer Mentor Teacher Institute.
10% - Essential - Field Placements: Place and monitor teacher candidates and collaborate with regional school district partners to identify potential field placements. Manage field placement experiences through school visits and collaboration with university supervisors and mentor teachers. Work with college personnel to support continuous improvement and accreditation.
10% - Essential - Program Evaluation: Collect and analyze program evaluation data (e.g., student achievement data, mentor matching effectiveness, teaching effectiveness data). Propose revisions to courses and the program based on program evaluation results. Communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Relevant program experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's degree in education; previous teaching experience in K12 public education (five years minimum); experience mentoring and/or coaching pre-service or induction teachers OR a Doctorate in education; previous teaching experience in higher education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

5% - Stand for prolonged period
5% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
5% - Walk or move about
85% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5; Anticipated Hiring Range: $55,000 - $ 75,000

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

February 23, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.