Professional Development Associate (PDA)-Clinical Practice for Educator Preparation

Touro University - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Professional Development Associate (PDA) for Clinical Practice at Touro University is a part-time role focused on enhancing clinical supervision and providing professional development for P-12 clinical faculty. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Clinical Practice, the PDA collaborates with school administrators and mentors to ensure high-quality educator preparation aligned with best practices. The position emphasizes Touro's values of integrity, inclusivity, equity, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality and successful clinical supervision for future educators and P-12 mentors.
• Work with school administrators to identify, co-select, and supervise school-based mentors.
• Facilitate P-12 mentor development sessions in a professional learning community model.
• Collaborate with P-12 mentors to participate in structured Pre-Observation, Observation, Post-Observation (POP) cycles utilizing Touro GSE established assessment instruments.
• Assist P-12 mentors with the coordination of regular seminars to advance future educators' pedagogical skills.
• Conference with P-12 mentors and future educators at various points during clinical experience to discuss progress, establish ongoing development goals, and calibrate summative performance ratings.
• Support P-12 mentors with the collection and analysis of performance data related to clinical practice.
• Conduct observations of and provide feedback to P-12 mentors during clinical practice to support mentor's effectiveness.
• Serve as the university's faculty of record for student teaching/practicum coursework.
• Engage in Touro GSE scholarly activities and support accreditation and assessment activities related to clinical practice.
• Uphold the values and missions of Touro and the GSE.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education or related field; Doctoral Degree desired.
• Successful P-12 classroom teaching experience working with diverse students for three or more years.
• Successful experience in assessment and data use at the classroom or academic unit level.
• Experience in course or program design.
• Strong expertise in urban education.
• Teacher Certification related to one or more of GSE academic programs.
• Professional experience with English as a second language (ESL/TESOL), Math, Science, Spanish, Special Education, or Special Education - D75 (moderate to severe settings) desired.
• Successful college-level teaching experience face-to-face and online (course evaluations to be submitted) desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Evidence of prior effective clinical supervision.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and sustaining education/pedagogy.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies across the core disciplines (Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies/History, Science).
• Familiarity with the Danielson Framework for Teaching or other Performance Assessment frameworks.
• Ability to give direct, clear, and concise feedback aimed at improving teacher performance.
• Ability to model and coach instructional practices assessment protocols, student work analysis, and knowledge of curriculum.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, handle changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and constituents.
• Knowledge and application of adult learning theory (andragogy).
• Ability to coach and be coached.
• Ability to model professionalism.
• Ability to balance flexibility while maintaining a high-quality clinical program.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office programs specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience using web-conferencing tools and learning management systems such as Canvas, Zoom, Go React, Mursion, and/or Sim School.
• Experience with data collection tools such as Survey Monkey and Qualtrics.
• Strong technology skills such as familiarity with online data entry systems, learning management systems (Blackboard, CANVAS), and email.

Benefits

• Full range of Health Plans
• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
• Annual Holiday Schedule