The UFT Teacher Center Professional Development Program is a collaborative program of the New York State Education Department, United Federation of Teachers and the New York City Department of Education. The program engages in a wide variety of staff development and school renewal activities, i.e., individual professional development, courses and workshops, and provides technical assistance to other staff development units.
Teacher Center Professional Development Program is a collaborative program of the New York State Education Department, United Federation of Teachers and the New York City Department of Education. The program engages in a wide variety of staff development and school renewal activities, i.e., individual professional development, courses and workshops, and provides technical assistance to other staff development units.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
New York City licensed, tenured teacher in any of the following areas: Early Childhood, Special Education, Elementary, Junior High and High Schools.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of teaching experience as a regularly appointed teacher in a variety of school settings is preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior demonstrated expertise in any of the following areas:
- Ability in oral and written communication will be considered a significant asset.
- Extensive knowledge of the new State and City standards and new assessments.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing standards-based instruction.
- Exemplary knowledge about content, materials and methods that support high standards in various curriculum areas.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists teachers in using collected data to work on the design and implementation of a comprehensive educational plan that focuses on high standards and achievement for all students including those who are ELL and/or receive special education service.
- Consults with individuals and groups of teachers regarding their requests for meeting the specific needs of students.
- Offers technical assistance, training and support to schoolwide restructuring efforts.
- Promotes collegiality through fostering an atmosphere of cooperation and communication among school personnel at participating sites.
- Organizes a schedule of services which best serves the learning needs of teachers using the site.
- Collaborates with other Teacher Center staff, consultants, agencies, other resource personnel in order to construct, implement and disseminate curriculum, teaching strategies, research findings and classroom practices.
SALARY/HOURS/WORK YEAR:
As per Collective Bargaining Agreement.
DEADLINE DATE:
JANUARY 31, 2018
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