Position Summary

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The University Coach (Supervisor) is a faculty member of the Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education Department (LEBSE) who oversees Teacher Credential Candidates in the PK‑3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential Program. The coach serves as a liaison between the university, cooperating schools, Mentor Teachers, and the Program Coordinator, communicating needs and providing professional support throughout the semester.

Responsibilities

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- Meet with Mentor Teachers for orientation (first two weeks or after student teaching) to discuss roles and co‑teaching expectations.
- Conduct regular school site visits to meet with Teacher Candidates, Mentor Teachers, and administrators, holding informal discussions and maintaining communication via phone, webinar, or online community.
- Complete a minimum of six formal lesson observations (using the California Teacher Performance Expectations rubric, at least four in‑person)



and debrief candidates after each observation to guide reflection.
- Maintain ongoing communication with Teacher Candidates and Mentor Teachers to monitor progress and provide continuous feedback on lesson plans and reflections.
- Use coaching strategies to help candidates develop self‑assessment, reflection, and goal‑setting skills.
- Document and address areas for improvement; contact the Program Coordinator if improvement is not evident and evaluate the need for a Statement of Concern.
- Support candidates with basic needs and mental health concerns, referring to campus resources when appropriate.
- Evaluate the Teacher Candidate’s Site Visitation Project or Teaching Sample Project, debrief results, and provide remediation if needed.
- Conduct Mid‑Semester and Final‑Semester Evaluations in triad meetings (candidate, Mentor Teacher, and University Coach) at least twice per semester.
- Assist can

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