Program Director, Alternative Teacher Certification

Salary : $74,695.00 Annually

Location : Waco, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00318

Division (Department) : Instruction & Student Engagement

Department (Division) : Workforce & Public Service

Opening Date : 04 / 03 / 2024

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES :

Communications : We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.

Excellence : We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.

Inclusiveness : We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints.

We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.

Integrity : We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions.

People : We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Plans, directs and evaluates all aspects of the teacher certification program that meets the needs of public, private and charter school districts as well as the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

This position works closely with the McLennan Community College Child Studies and Education Program to provide a holistic teacher education preparation program to the community.

The position will facilitate the ongoing implementation of a teacher preparation plan in partnership with the Center for Transforming Alternative Preparation Pathway (CTAPP) to meet the local teacher shortage needs.

This position reports to the Dean of Workforce & Public Service and exercises supervision over support and professional staff.

Note : This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

SELECTION CRITERIA :

Attach a brief statement addressing how you acquired each of the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities through your education, personal experience or previous employment.

Knowledge of : 1. Current pedagogy and classroom management. 2. TEA guidelines for maintaining a certification program. 3.

TEA guidelines for required curriculum and candidate placement. 4. MCC policies and procedures. 5. Budget preparation and administration.

6. Unit planning and data analysis used to evaluate the program. Skills in : 7. Maintaining schedules at MCC and participating school districts, as well as observing state and federal reporting scheduling.

8. Evaluating candidates using the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System. Ability to : 9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

10. Fairly, and consistently, apply all program guidelines. 11. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard / Exposure-Standard office setting.

At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

QUALIFICATIONS :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a current Texas teacher certification.

Experience : More than three years of professional experience in an educational environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience : More than three years of experience in a Texas Independent School District as a campus administrator.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE : Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise.

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REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Online Employment Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• KSA Statement (See below Selection Criteria)
• Copies of college transcripts

MCC provides equal opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment.

McLennan Community College offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.