Instructional Coordinator– AAP Program

Search Number	# AA 106
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Faculty

Type	Part-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	Coordinates the Advanced Alternative Preparation for Literacy Specialist in Reading/Language Arts Certification, an accelerated thirteen-month program for experienced teachers to receive cross-endorsement Reading Certification #102.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Coordinates and directs candidates’ initial summer clinical practice: literacy tutorial instruction of dyslexic students using the Japanese Lesson Study protocol Advises all candidates in monthly advisement meetings, and by phone, email, and in person during academic year Facilitates and attends best practices seminars and assesses research-based papers Devises, guides, and supervises candidates’ capstone projects that include reviewing relevant research, planning, and presenting one-day professional development workshops for first and second summer cohorts and invited guests Plans yearly colloquium for continuing education of current and past cohorts With the Director of Education Programs coordinates in planning and facilitating the recruitment, application review, interview process, and acceptance of candidates With the Director of Education Programs, coordinates in planning and facilitating the initial summer core courses in language and literacy development, collegial coaching and adult learning, and literacy assessment With the Director of Education Programs coordinates in planning and facilitating clinical practica Annually collects, analyzes, and reports to the Director of Education Programs on all formative and summative assessment data Submits data and data analysis to state accrediting agencies when appropriate Participates in department meetings and activities as appropriate

Essential Functions

Coordinates and directs candidates’ initial summer clinical practice: literacy tutorial instruction of dyslexic students using the Japanese Lesson Study protocol
Advises all candidates in monthly advisement meetings, and by phone, email, and in person during academic year
Facilitates and attends best practices seminars and assesses research-based papers
Devises, guides, and supervises candidates’ capstone projects that include reviewing relevant research, planning, and presenting one-day professional development workshops for first and second summer cohorts and invited guests
Plans yearly colloquium for continuing education of current and past cohorts
With the Director of Education Programs coordinates in planning and facilitating the recruitment, application review, interview process, and acceptance of candidates
With the Director of Education Programs, coordinates in planning and facilitating the initial summer core courses in language and literacy development, collegial coaching and adult learning, and literacy assessment
With the Director of Education Programs coordinates in planning and facilitating clinical practica
Annually collects, analyzes, and reports to the Director of Education Programs on all formative and summative assessment data
Submits data and data analysis to state accrediting agencies when appropriate
Participates in department meetings and activities as appropriate

Qualifications	Knowledge of current literacy and related research and its practical application in K-12 academic settings. Master’s degree in education; CT literacy certification; graduate work in special education, educational psychology, and educational assessment preferred. Multiple classroom and literacy experiences On-going assessments and tutorial services for students with learning challenge Literacy leadership, including collegial coaching

Qualifications

Knowledge of current literacy and related research and its practical application in K-12 academic settings.
Master’s degree in education; CT literacy certification; graduate work in special education, educational psychology, and educational assessment preferred.
Multiple classroom and literacy experiences
On-going assessments and tutorial services for students with learning challenge
Literacy leadership, including collegial coaching

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Knowledge of the art and current science of K-12 literacy instruction Knowledge of current federal and state laws and mandates such as the Reauthorization of IDEA (2004) and Scientifically Research Based Instruction (Connecticut’s Response to Intervention model) Familiarity with the current Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Full time work for five weeks every summer plus a range of 8 to 16 hours per month August through June.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to cobrien1@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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