Faculty Mentor - Alternative Licensure

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 9,486; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a part-time Faculty Mentor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Responsibilities include observing lessons, assessing teacher candidates, and providing mentorship. Applicants should possess a Master's Degree in Education and have professional teaching experience.

This position offers $850 per student for each term, with eligibility for paid sick leave. Faculty Mentors work directly with alternative teacher licensure candidates to support their development in a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Professional teaching experience required.
• Experience working directly with children in a classroom (Pre-K–12) setting required.
• Previous experience mentoring pre‑service teachers highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal lesson observations.
• Assess candidates’ work submitted in an assessment database.
• Complete dispositional assessments for candidates.
• Score candidates’ summative program portfolios.
• Conduct regular communication with school site personnel.
• Facilitate monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.

Skills

Professional teaching experience

Experience with children in Pre-K–12

Mentoring pre-service teachers

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Job description

Faculty Mentor - Alternative Licensure

Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement. UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and holistic development of its students.

Salary Range: $850 per student for each term (three terms). This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Benefits: Eligible for paid sick leave.

Work Location: The majority of teacher supervision occurs in person. Some alternative teacher candidates may require hybrid or remote supervision.

The College of Education at UCCS will establish and maintain a pool of Faculty Mentors in the Department of Teaching and Learning from which future appointments of temporary, non‑tenure track positions for supervising alternative teacher licensure candidates may be drawn. Appointments are part‑time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester‑by‑semester, per ACT scheduling. Faculty Mentor appointments are not eligible for group health and life insurance benefits or vacation leave accrual, but temporary Faculty Mentor appointments accrue sick leave.

Essential Functions

• Conduct formal and informal lesson observations in‑person or via video observation tool (GoReact) to evaluate, provide feedback, and set goals with candidates.
• Assess candidates’ work submitted in an assessment database (lesson plans, lesson reflections, video analysis assignments, critical reflections, etc.).
• Complete dispositional assessments for candidates.
• Complete a summative evaluation of each candidate’s performance at the end of each ACT.
• Score candidates’ summative program portfolios.
• Enter documentation into an assessment database.
• Conduct regular communication with school site personnel to address concerns, provide information about school policies and programs, clarify expectations, and discuss candidates’ growth and needs.
• Meet with each candidate individually once or more per month.
• Facilitate monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings with candidates.
• Provide responsive mentoring, advice, and coaching to candidates in a timely manner.
• Attend monthly meetings for UCCS Faculty Mentors.

The faculty mentor will be available from July 1 to June 30 to be present for all three ACTs listed below.

ACT I: July 1 – October 31

ACT II: October 31 – February 28

ACT III: March 1 – June 30

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. Background investigations are conducted for all prospective applicants, including criminal history, and when appropriate, financial and/or motor‑vehicle history checks.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment that limits one of your major life activities (e.g., walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

Verification of employment eligibility must be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Professional teaching experience required.
• Experience working directly with children in a classroom (Pre‑K–12) setting required.
• Previous experience mentoring pre‑service teachers highly desirable.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In accordance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, UCCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at [phone].

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environmental demands described satisfactorily. Requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.