San Francisco, CA30+ days ago
ul>In collaboration with chair, confirm student teacher eligibility for student teaching and finalize the list of eligible student teachers prior to the start of each semester; Match each student teacher with the appropriate cooperating teacher following the department protocols and supporting student needs where possible; Confirm this match in writing to the student teacher, cooperating teacher, and district liaison, and update the shared database accordingly; In collaboration with chair and faculty, prepare student teachers for their placements; share the Handbook and other information to ensure that they know how to start successfully on Day 1; Support student teachers to complete any district paperwork or process required; update district-required databases as needed; Work with chairs to ensure thorough advising for student teachers prior to and during their fieldwork; Confirm with each student teacher that they have started their clinical placement as directed; Promptly and proactively address student teaching issues as they arise, collaborating with cooperating teacher, university supervisor, principal, and chair as needed; If a change in student teacher placement is needed, confirm action plan with chair and make any changes with support for the student teacher as a priority, while adhering to district protocols and requests. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student‑related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; Carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.