What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monthly Pooled - Academic Outreach Coordinator position at UW Candidate Experience?
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JOB TITLE:
Academic Outreach Coordinator
JOB PURPOSE:
To serve as the liaison between Fremont School Districts of Wyoming which includes Fremont County School Districts #1, #6, #14, #25, & #38 and UW's School of Teacher Education (STE) in matters related to support of preservice teachers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General duties include the following:
- Make classroom and virtual visits to complement UW supervisor visits.
- Act as "point of contact" and "first responder" for mentor teachers/residency students.
- Arrange regular/requested meetings/seminars with student teachers.
- Prepare periodic updates that will share activities and accomplishments with all.
- Gain knowledge of teacher education programs and district/STE agreements.
- Demonstrate flexibility with hours to accommodate irregular meeting and activity schedules.
- Assist in making practicum and student teaching placements.
- Attend monthly virtual facilitator meetings with the Director of Student Teaching
- Other duties as assigned
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Resident of Fremont County
Minimum of three years of teaching/administrative experience in either Fremont County School Districts #1, #6, #14, #25, & #38. Bachelors Degree in Education
Mentoring experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to drive to visit schools where students and mentors are located within the region
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of/experience with teacher education
Experience as a mentor for student teachers
Knowledge of using Zoom or other web conferencing tools
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
