Yakima Valley College Hiring for Director – Teacher Education at Yakima, WA Full Time

Are you passionate in working at an institution focused on student success? Do you want to work with colleagues who are leading national conversations on increasing retention and completion? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining Yakima Valley College (YVC), an innovative and equity-focused designated Hispanic Serving Institution dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative and collaborative Director of Teacher Education, who is committed to students and their success. This is a full-time, administrative position, which includes a full state benefits package.

Reporting to the Dean – Workforce Education, the Director of Teacher Education provides administrative leadership for the Bachelor of Applied (BAS) Teacher Education Program. As a team member of the Education and Early Childhood Education Department, this position leads the implementation of policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with federal, state, and college teacher certification requirements. This individual will demonstrate dedication to excellence in leadership and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

The Director will collaborate across departments offering courses in support of teacher education programs, coordinating curriculum, assessment, strategic planning, and external initiative activities for teacher certification programs. This position also supports the Dean of Workforce Education with policy/procedure management, program planning, accreditation, faculty/staff development, curriculum delivery, planning for facilities and equipment, departmental operations, grant management, community engagement, and responsiveness to students.

Essential Tasks

Leadership:
Responsible for the oversight of the Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) Program Review and maintenance of all evidence, data, and information for the annual data submissions required per WAC 181-78A- 255(2)Provide effective leadership to the program through active collaboration with the Dean of Workforce Education, the Director of Applied Baccalaureate Degree Programs, and instructional program department heads

Apply appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Ensure program assessment occurs and use data and research to guide best practices in teacher education.

Provide leadership and coordination of the Teacher Education Professional Education Advisory Board (PEAB).

Represent and advocate for Yakima Valley College education programs in the community (i.e., active involvement with the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Council, Early Learning Coalition, WACTE, etc.)

Responsible for creating and maintaining school district partnership agreements, guiding faculty in curriculum development according to program and PESB accreditation, creating an annual and quarterly schedule, staff development, grant management, enrollment management, and PESB accreditation

Communicate and provide leadership on the alignment of curriculum

Lead a collaboratively developed approved preparation program that is based on a conceptual framework, current research, and best practice that reflects the State’s learning goals and essential academic learning requirements

Coordinate with state agencies that guide teacher education and BAS programs

Manage and facilitate residency placements and grow and maintain relationships with K-12 partners

Review and recommend mentor teachers for hire, train and orient mentor teachers to mentor responsibilities

Supervise program staff

Create program teaching schedules for Dean approval

Adhere to the provisions of (a) college policies and procedures, (b) state administrative code, (c) the standards of NWCCU, and (d) the standards of all accrediting/approval agencies for teacher certification in Washington State

Manage and coordinate Professional Education Advisory Board (PESB) in compliance with the provisions of WAC 181-78A-250 for the development, implementation, and revision of teacher preparation programs

Seek out and develop opportunities for partnership for service-learning via practicums, field experiences, and residencies

Requires some evening and weekend hours to accommodate BAS schedules

Requires travel within the college district and Washington State

As assigned by the Dean, teach at least one course in the program per academic year

Collaboration:
Manage designated BASTE budgets and grants

Work collaboratively and interdisciplinary as a member of the Education Department

Work with faculty and administration to seek external funding opportunities

Communicate department/program needs to the Dean of Workforce Education in a timely fashion

Work with the Dean of Workforce Education, in the development of the annual department budget

Provide training and support to program staff

Identify and facilitate professional development opportunities for YVC education faculty and staff

with the BAS Director, the program website, and marketing materials and recommend appropriate updates Collaborate

Track national trends in teacher preparation program development and develop recommendations for the program

Perform other duties assigned

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the education field

Teacher preparation programs at the university level

PESB and OSPI Teacher Preparation program requirements

Adult learning best practices and theory

Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and application in higher education

Elementary and/or ELL Bilingual Education content

ABILITY TO:
Communicate effectively both oral and written; research, develop, present, and promote projects; work independently; prioritize work and meet deadlines

Follow oral and written instructions, implementing priorities identified by the dean and the vice president

Adhere to and implement policy and procedures

Analyze and interpret data

Develop and implement long term goals and objectives

Demonstrate strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements

Provide leadership and supervise the planning, development of certification programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s in Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related field from a regionally accredited college or university

Five years experience as a certified classroom teacher

Two years experience in higher education and/or teacher certification programs

Demonstrated supervisory experience

Must possess a valid driver’s license to travel to early learning programs and local school districts

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate in Education or related field from a regionally accredited institution

Experience in community college education/higher education and administration

Demonstrated experience in program development and implementation of teacher certification programs

Demonstrated leadership capabilities in the field of multicultural education, and/ or diversity, social justice, or equity

Experience as an administrator in an educational setting

Experience managing financial resources in an institutional environment

Experience working with disadvantaged, at-risk, and multi-cultural populations

Demonstrated expertise in curriculum and instruction

Proficient in MS Office Suite Programs

Supplemental Information

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:

A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted). The search committee should be able to easily “check off” each qualification asked for in the job description.

A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the online application).

Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)

Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree and required for the fulfillment of the minimum qualifications (when applicable). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at the time of hire.

Copy of Credentials or license as required for the fulfillment of the minimum qualifications

Supplemental Questions – Your responses should provide examples and timelines in your education/experiences which give evidence of each claim you make (should also be reflected in your application materials).

Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.

Employment Information:
Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test.

Due to an emergency proclamation by the Governor, all employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Employees may request a medical or religious accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department at 509-574-4670.

Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.

“In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.”

Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Director of Human Resource Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670. Click here for the full nondiscrimination statement.

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Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.

All positions are subject to funding.

Yakima Valley College offers a selection of health and retirement plans allowing you to take advantage of the plans that work for you. We also offer paid leave, development and career opportunities, and other compensation benefits. Benefit packages are a key component of our Total Compensation Model.Insurance BenefitsYakima Valley College offers medical (including vision), and dental. There are several medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees can elect to become members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site. Employees can elect to participate in the Washington State Board Retirement Plan instead, check out www.tiaa-cref.org for more information.Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.Please refer to the Washington State Board for more detailed information.Paid Leave and Other IncentivesIn addition to the benefits above, full time adiministrative employees accrue up to 24 days of vacation, 12 sick days, and 2 personal days each year. Full time employees are also able to take advantage of waived tuition, scholarships and other professional development opportunities. Contact our Human Resources team with any additional questions you may.