Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time The University Coach (Supervisor) is a faculty member of the Curriculum and Instruction Department, supervising Teacher Credential Candidates for the Multiple Subject and/or Single Subject Credential Programs. The Office of Clinical Practice assigns coaches to Teacher Credential Candidates. As a liaison between the University and the cooperating schools (schools where teaching candidates are placed), coaches are expected to provide culturally responsive, high-quality instruction, mentorship and supervision for pre‐service student teachers and/or interns according to the California Teaching Commission and Kremen School of Education and Human Development accreditation requirements.

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Coaches (Supervisors) have the unique opportunity to contribute to the professional growth and development of Teacher Credential Candidates.

The University

Coach (Supervisor) should have current knowledge of supervision approaches that recognize the varied academic backgrounds of future educators such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and current "content-and context-specific" pedagogy and instructional practices.

All University

Coaches (Supervisors) will be evaluated by their Teacher Credential Candidate(s) and Mentor Teacher at the end of the semester and will receive regular peer evaluations of their coaching from a faculty member. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in‐person, or hybrid).





Coach Responsibilities

Coaches are considered Temporary Faculty members. a triad meeting involves the Teacher Candidate, Mentor Teacher, and University Coach (Supervisor). Visits include holding small group, individual, or virtual discussions to review pertinent information.

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Coaches may enhance communication and contact with teacher candidates (via phone, webinar, online community, etc.). Complete (in TK20) a minimum of six formal lesson observations using scripted field notes or an observation rubric based on the California Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) to provide formative, action‐oriented feedback. the remaining two may be synchronous/asynchronous video observations. Use effective questioning and coaching strategies to help the Teacher Candidate build confidence and become skillful in continuous self‐assessment, self‐reflection, and goal setting.

Review the Credential Candidate or Concerns section of the Office of Clinical Practice Handbook to determine if a "Statement of Concern" is warranted. If concerns arise about a candidate's well‐being, the coach is asked to notify the program coordinator and Department Chair. Evaluate the Teacher Candidate's Site Visitation Project (SVP) and/or Teaching Sample Project (TSP) and schedule time to debrief and document results with the Teacher Candidate; A triad meeting involves the Teacher Candidate, Mentor Teacher, and University Coach (Supervisor).





Assist the Teacher Candidate with meeting the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) and assign a CR/NC grade through PeopleSoft/MyFresnoState. Attend all mandatory program events, meetings, and training, and obtain reliability as a rater; participate in FAST training, calibration, and scoring. Please be advised that an appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association.

California State

University, Fresno does not sponsor Temporary Faculty for work visas. The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507–6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Spring 2027: Multiple Subject University Coaches (Supervisors) must possess a clear Multiple Subject teaching credential per CCTC guidelines.

A master's degree in an area of Education or closely related field. Single‐Subject University Coaches (Supervisors) must possess a clear single‐subject teaching credential (Agriculture, Art, English, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language: Spanish and French) per CCTC guidelines. A master's degree in subject area, Education or closely related field.

Individuals interested in coaching candidates pursuing a Bilingual Authorization must also possess a BCLAD or Bilingual Authorization and be fluent in Spanish or Hmong. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. edu or Chris Cooper, Coordinator of the Office of Clinical Practice – [email protected] and Compliance

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