UBC Job Opportunities – Field Advisor-2

Job Description:

This position is responsible for helping to coordinate and support the field experiences of teacher candidates in relation to the mission and priorities of the Okanagan School of Education. As a University representative in schools and communities for the Okanagan School of Education in the Faculty of Education, a primary task entails being part of a team charged with facilitating connections among teacher candidates, practicing teachers, faculty, and community partners, purposefully bringing theory and practice together to enlarge and deepen professional knowledge.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the co-planning/co-assessment process in all BEd field experience courses with other members of the field experience team (Field Experience Coordinator, field advisors and field observers)
• Develop curriculum and other materials as needed
• Consult with curricular block leaders and instructors to assess and monitor the progress of teacher candidates throughout the program.
• Assists with preparation for supervision visits and reviews as required
• Participate in the development and/or revision of policies and guidelines for the Bachelor of Education program and corresponding manuals which clearly outline the processes in field experience education (e.g. field experience handbook)
• Provide ongoing feedback about teacher candidate and intern professionalism and competence, and provides guidance and assistance if any concerns and/or difficulties arise
• Tracks student progress and provides student advising regarding progression and performance in field experiences.
• Collaborate with other members of the field advisor team regarding the communication and logistical information required to develop and sustain the field experience partnerships
• Collaborate with the field experience team regarding program planning and the development and coordination of field experiences, including orientation and induction activities, mentor recruitment and follow-up, and partnership development
• Facilitate the development of a collaborative, inclusive, inquiry-oriented professional learning culture with partner schools/school districts
• Consult and collaborate with teacher candidates, interns, mentor teachers, school district personnel and community agencies regarding field experiences to clarify policies and expectations
• Assume responsibility for a cohort of BEd students (teacher candidates and interns). This includes mentoring, and assessing teacher candidates and interns regarding their field experiences as well as collaborating with and supporting mentor teachers and school administrators.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Master-level degree in Education is strongly preferred.
• Minimum four years of relevant classroom practice/experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants with instructional leadership experience in school settings.

Job Details:

Company: The University of British Columbia

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Kelowna, BC, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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