UB Teacher Residency Education Specialist

Position Summary

The UB Teacher Residency Education Specialist will work collaboratively with the Director, university faculty, partner districts, mentor teachers, school leaders, and other stakeholders in preparing and supporting a diverse, learner-ready teaching force.

You will participate in various aspects of the program including:

• Recruitment and selection of residents.
  
• Recruitment and selection of mentor teachers.
  
• Providing support for navigating UB and BPS systems and NYS certification workshops.
  
• Facilitation of professional learning communities (both virtual and face-to-face) for residents and mentor teachers.
  
• Planning and coordination of the Teacher Residency Summer Institute (a one-week intensive professional development experience for all participating residents and mentor teachers).
  
• Coordination of UB Sub (a professional development workshop for prospective substitute teachers).

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About UB
The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a degree in education and experience working in schools. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a Master’s degree and university-based teacher education program and experience working as a teacher in diverse and/or urban school settings are preferred.

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