Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison

Job Title: Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison

Department: School of Education

Reports to: Director, Office of Teacher Preparation and Certification

Effective Date: Ongoing

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: Varies

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation and Certification, the role of the PDS Liaison serves as a key connector between the University and a partner school in Manhattanville’s Professional Development School (PDS) network. These partnerships are designed to support: teacher preparation, ongoing professional development, collaborative inquiry and research, and enhanced student learning.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with PDS Designee to provide clinical sites for practicum experiences for Manhattanville University teacher candidates to fulfill coursework field observation hours and student/supervised teaching requirements;
• Supervise Manhattanville University teacher candidates placed in the PDS for field observation hours or student/supervised teaching experiences;
• Lead/coordinate at least two events, hosted either by the PDS or Manhattanville University, each academic year, on topics mutually agreed upon by the Liaison and the PDS Designee;
• Work with teachers to identify areas of professional development interest and coordinate such interests with university faculty;
• Develop, coordinate, and lead projects and programs related to professional development interests and partnership goals;
• Work with university and school administrators to develop and implement an assessment of the PDS;
• Work with university and school administrators and faculty to organize events between the university and the school district;
• Attend School of Education Partnership meetings, and give monthly report of activities;
• Help to collect data about the PDS’s progress; and
• Complete monthly, end-of semester, and end-of-year report of accomplishments and goals.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, time management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration platforms.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education
• Certification to teach elementary, secondary or special education
• A minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience preferred
• Experience teaching diverse populations of children or youth
• Availability during the school day hours
  
  

Salary

$3,000 per semester (Fall and Spring only)

Hours Expectation

Part-time, 8 hours per week

Housing

Housing is not provided.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

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