ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES: Communications: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team. GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Program Director recruits, trains, and certifies teacher candidates, serving as Field Supervisor when needed. This position assists the Program Director in the administration of the program. The This position receives general direction from the Program Director of Alternative Teacher Certification and exercises no supervision. NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a current Texas teacher certification. Experience: More than three years of professional experience in an educational environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONs: Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One year of experience in a Texas Independent School District as a campus administrator. SELECTION CRITERIA: The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired: Knowledge of: 1. Laws that govern teacher certification; 2. Data analysis used to evaluate program; 3. EC-12 student learning processes and adult learning processes; 4. Issues that affect first-year and/or novice teachers such as lesson planning, classroom management strategies, and time management; 5. Rules and policies that affect teacher certification; 6. T-TESS Appraisal system; Skills in: 7. Teacher and some school leadership; 8. Leadership experience related to T-TESS and/or current appraisal system for teachers. 9. Designing and evaluating curriculum in alignment with state standards. 10. Analyzing data for continuous program improvement. 11. Meeting deadlines in state and federal reporting requirements; Ability to: 12. Work with computer programs necessary for executing duties at MCC and with state/federal reporting on teacher candidates. 14. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 15. Establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. 16. Effectively use a variety of technology and application software. WORKING CONDITIONS: Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort. BENEFITS: Health Insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, vacation, holidays. Eligible employees and dependents may take college courses tuition free. Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA). APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested and qualified applicants should submit application materials to: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mclennan. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Online Employment Application Resume Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria) Copies of College Transcripts MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf

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