MAED Program Director - School Psychology (PPSP)

OFFICE PROFILE :

The School of Education prepares undergraduate and post-baccalaureate future educators for entry-level service in public, parochial, and private schools.

It provides advanced degrees and certification for those already serving as school educators and administrators.

ROLE :

Program Directors oversee the curricular and operational needs of their assigned program. All activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily :

Teaching / Instruction

This job will require curriculum building / maintenance and instructional units per year.

Monitor all Program Updates

• Canvas shells
• Work closely with course Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) regarding edits / corrections.
• Update content and links as needed at the end of the academic year and following Research & Assessment Day.
• Track updates utilizing Google Docs.
• Include updates in the MAED Faculty Resource Center.
• MAED Handbook and Catalog
• Cross-check annually and edit as needed.
• Collaborate with MAED directors for consistency.
• Website information
• Cross-check annually and edit as needed.
• SOE Policies
• Update annually
• Participate in planning and implementing Professional Development for all adjunct faculty.
• Syllabus - all delivery formats
• Templates
• Links
• PLOs
• Program resource updates (Writing Studio, Graduate Resource Center, library, APA, etc.)
• Policies
• Curriculum Maps and Accreditation
• School Psychologist Performance Expectations matrix and all CTC accreditation renewal documentation (PPSP)
• Curriculum mapping for WASC (all programs)
• Online course design to align with Provost's vision
• Program Design updates to meet CTC PPSP accreditation standards
• Fieldwork Coordination
• Train fieldwork supervisors
• Orient new 590 / 591 students each term
• Manage students in fieldwork tracking system (Supervision Assist)
• Liaison for district MOUs

Instructional Advisement and Technology Support

• Serve as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for all School Psychology instructors / CRNs each term. Examples include :
• Providing technology support with Google Docs, Canvas, etc.
• Assisting with course set-up.
• Google Docs management and sharing files.
• Setting up groups and group submissions.
• Reviewing policies / expectations with instructors.
• Grading practices.
• Guidance in response to student inquiries.
• General guidance on how to deal with student issues or infractions (Refer to Senior Director when the issue goes beyond the Program Director's purview)
• Monitor the work of MAED : PPSP Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Communicate readiness tasks / timelines. (Canvas shells, syllabi, course materials, resource center, and textbooks)
• Advise / assist SMEs on course content updates.
• Provide all documents to SMEs to prepare them for the instructor.
• Take the lead to coordinate / prep an agenda / facilitate PD for MAED Adjunct and Action Team meetings.
• Manage SMEs regarding the Course Suggestions doc in every Canvas shell.
• Collect & analyze data from student evaluations and share with SMEs for course improvement efforts.

Pre-term and Term Start-up

• Update the Online Teaching Expectations document and Instructor Orientation : Setting Up Your Class document.
• Establish early communication with SMEs.
• Collaborate with SMEs and the Senior Director to prepare master shells for cloning.
• Update and maintain the Canvas course readiness spreadsheet for the Director of SOE Data Management.
• Respond to emails from the potential pool of instructors teaching in the upcoming term.
• Send encouragement / advisement / reminder emails (academic warnings, teaching expectations, etc.)
• Create or update culminating video message for graduates.

Textbook Rotation

• Cross-check all course textbook information with the SOE webpage, master shells, syllabus, FRC, and VitalSource.
• Annually review and update the textbook rotation sheet.
• Communicate textbook updates with SMEs.
• Work closely with the Senior Director to implement changes for the Fall opening.

Hiring of new adjunct faculty

• Review incoming CVs.
• Conduct an initial interview.
• Meet with and share feedback regarding the candidate with the Senior Director.
• Provide ongoing support, specifically during the first teaching assignment.

Staffing each term

• Develop a list of faculty to be approved by the Senior Director, utilizing staff procedure guidelines.
• Oversee and manage the Adjunct Pool document.
• Oversee and manage the cohort history document.
• Create an Intent-to-Teach document for each CRN.
• Update the Master Schedule. (red initially to show staffing, change to white indicating ITT has been signed)

Student Issues

• Meet with instructors to discuss student issues.
• Meet with advisors to discuss grad plans or the next steps for the student.
• Call students and work toward resolution and next steps.
• Communicate and work with the Senior Director and Dean.
• Communicate and work with university personnel to handle student conduct concerns.

Timesheets

• Review and approve timesheets every other Monday.
• Update and manage the timesheet tracker.
• Including monitoring independent study contracts, overload stipends, special assignments
• Communication with payroll and adjuncts.
• Regular reminder emails to instructors to submit timesheets and provide assistance with questions / concerns.
• Sign and submit Timesheet Correction forms.
• Email and communicate regarding approved or not-approved overages.

Adjunct faculty evaluations (IPDs)

• Complete one IPD per instructor per year. (each IPD takes approximately two hours)
• Communicate via email or meet with each instructor as a follow-up.
• Manage and edit the IPD template and cover letter each year. (to reflect policy changes)

Additional duties

• Handle student / instructor issues and questions related to Canvas, courses, pedagogy, etc.
• When requested, provide data analysis (demographics, student / faculty performance, and feedback) to the Senior Director and / or Dean.
• Participate in efforts to attract and sustain / retain students.
• Attend Marketing MAED Information Sessions.
• Participate in weekly marketing / KTA meetings.
• Monthly Program Director meetings.
• Participate in / Lead program information nights with KTA and advisors.
• Participate in the planning and presentation of Professional Development Meetings.
• Review student appeal files.
• Attend and participate in symposia.
• Data Analysis of the PPSP Program
• Review the PPSP admission survey (each semester) and exit survey (each semester).
• Provide Assistant Dean with ongoing updates on data analysis and suggestions for curricular updates, as well as PD for faculty.
• GPA appeals and admissions questions regarding PPSC students.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

• Master's degree required.
• California Credential in Pupil Personnel Services, School Psychology required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and / or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Possess detailed knowledge of all programs offered in the School of Education.
• Creative aptitude.
• Ability to be flexible to changing conditions and needs.
• Ability to work effectively with and through other people.
• Ability to work independently.
• Be able to represent Concordia University in a variety of situations.
• Possess excellent communication skills (interpersonal, public address, and written communication).
• Possess excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to work unsupervised.
• Possess strong analytical abilities, leadership, and management skills.
• Be a problem solver.
• Have the training skills and ability to motivate others.
• Be committed to the vision, mission, and ministry of Concordia University Irvine.

Full Time Faculty Position

$76,000-$112,000 / yr

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