Touro University - New York, NY

posted 4 days ago

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
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