Assistant Professor, Elementary Education-Apprenticeship Program (Grant Funded)

Description

This is a grant funded 164 day Instructional position. Administration of the learning process (teaching) is to be accomplished in accordance with Federal regulation, Florida State Law, and Florida Gateway College Board Policies.

The primary responsibility of an Instructor at FGC is to the apprentice. All other activities must be considered secondary in importance. The Instructor is expected to allocate time in a manner as to provide online course curriculum, office hours during which the students may have access to the Instructor and conduct observations of apprentices teaching in the public school setting.

Examples of Duties

(Note: The following examples of work as listed in this job description are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Uses assessment strategies (traditional and alternate) to assist the continuous development of the adult learner, while supporting and maintaining positive learning environments in which students are actively engaged.

Adheres to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida.

Works with various educational professionals and other stakeholders, including district partners, principals and cooperating teachers, in the continuous improvement of the educational experiences of students.

Uses appropriate technology in the teaching and learning process.

Collaborates weekly with cooperating teacher to support apprentice and ongoing professional development.

Maintains curriculum, assessments, and collects data that demonstrates apprentices' mastery of the Florida Standards, FEAPs, PECs, UCC, and Elementary Education K-6.

Conducts weekly observations of apprentices teaching in the field and gives feedback to improve apprentices' teaching skills.

Reviews candidate data and initiates Student Success Plans for candidates who are not meeting program milestones or mastering the FEAPs, PECs, UCC, and Elementary Education K-6 standards.

Advises all apprentices.

Conducts Florida Clinical Education Training twice a year for potential cooperating teachers.

Maintains MOU agreements for the apprenticeship program.

Trains, supports, and evaluates adjunct faculty teaching in the apprenticeship program.

Works collaboratively with school districts to facilitate placement in the field that adheres to state statutes and policies.

Maintains records of completers' job placements and facilitates completer and employer surveys.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Knowledge and understanding of the Florida Standards, FEAPs, PECs, UCC, and Elementary Education K-6. Ability to present information in a coherent manner and the ability to fairly evaluate student retention of that information. Computer literate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must hold a Master's degree and completed 18 graduate credit hours in the field. Must hold a Florida Professional Teacher Certificate.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate degree in the field. Florida Professional Teacher Certificate in the subject area Elementary Education K-6.

(In accordance with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections).

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Light (up to 15 pounds) lifting and carrying.

Reaching.

Use of fingers.

Walking.

Standing.

Bending.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Works primarily in an office and classroom environment.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Supplemental Information

Florida Gateway College does not discriminate in education or employment related decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status in accordance with the law. The equity officer is Cassie Buckles, Executive Director of Human Resources, Building 001, Room 116, 149 SE College Place, Lake City, FL 32025, and may be reached at cassandra.buckles@fgc.edu or (386) 754-4313.

Florida Gateway College offers a benefit package to full-time employees. Follow this link to learn more: https://www.fgc.edu/resources/human-resources/employee-benefits/

Agency Florida Gateway College

Address 149 SE College Place

Lake City, Florida, 32024

Phone 386-754-4314

Website https://www.fgc.edu/