Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison

Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison

Job Title: Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison

Department: School of Education

Reports to: Director, Office of Teacher Preparation and Certification

Effective Date: Ongoing

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: Varies

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation and Certification, the role of the PDS Liaison serves as a key connector between the University and a partner school in Manhattanville's Professional Development School (PDS) network. These partnerships are designed to support: teacher preparation, ongoing professional development, collaborative inquiry and research, and enhanced student learning.

Duties/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.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, time management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration platforms.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education
• Certification to teach elementary, secondary or special education
• A minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience preferred
• Experience teaching diverse populations of children or youth
• Availability during the school day hours

Salary:

$3,000 per semester (Fall and Spring only)

Hours Expectation:

Part-time, 8 hours per week

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Type: Part Time

Pay: Starting: $3,000