Position Summary 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. 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. 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 candidates in meeting Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE's) and assign a CR/NC grade through PeopleSoft/MyFresnoState. Attend mandatory program events, meetings, and professional developments; complete FAST training, calibration, and scoring with reliability as a rater.

Education and Credentials A current Multiple Subject teaching credential plus 24 ECE units or a PK‐3 credential. A Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field. Eligibility to work in the United States (no university sponsorship).

For Bilingual

Authorization coaching, a Bilingual Authorization or BCLAD and fluency in Spanish or Hmong. Minimum of three years teaching in PK‐3 settings with a curriculum aligned to California's Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks. For a Master's degree holder, the range is $5,507–$6,677 per month for a full‐time load (15 WTUs), with adjustments based on the number of WTUs assigned.

Apply online at the Fresno State careers portal; Deadlines: July 1, 2026 (Fall 2026), October 31, 2026 (Spring 2027); California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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