West Michigan Teacher Collaborative Supervisor of Teacher Development

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West Michigan Teacher Collaborative Supervisor of Teacher Development, Kent

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Client:

Michigan School Public Relations Association

Location:

Kent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

West Michigan Teacher Collaborative Supervisor of Teacher Development

Kent ISD

Full time,260 day year-round position

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Executive Director and regional partners, the Supervisor of Teacher Development will lead a reimagined teacher training experience for all WMTC Residents and Advanced Degree candidates. The Supervisor of Teacher Development will leverage skills in leadership, teacher development, outreach, and relationship building to design and execute programming that supports the ongoing development of new and experienced teachers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with Teaching Certification as part of a degree program of study
• Master’s Degree or intent to obtain a Master’s degree in an education related area preferred
• Demonstrated leadership; leading teacher development, curriculum development, educational leadership, special education, interventionist trainer, benchmark assessing/progress monitoring experience, coaching, and/or new teacher training preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work at the direction of the Executive Director on all professional elements of the WMTC
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and key partners, set the programmatic vision for West Michigan Teacher Collaborative’s support and ongoing coaching of newly credentialed teachers.
• Design and lead programming aimed at recruiting and training mentor teachers across Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties, and provide them with appropriate coaching and support structures.
• Manage aspects of grant compliance as it relates to newly credentialed teachers and mentor teachers, and support with program evaluation efforts.
• Engage and collaborate with local school leaders and university partners to develop and revise programming that reflects the needs of our partner school districts.
• Design, prepare, facilitate and support the implementation of programmatic elements of WMTC that:
• Support the development of Resident teachers during their first two years of lead teaching.
• Support the development of Advanced Degree teachers during their commitment to WMTC.
• Identify trends across cohorts and design learning activities to address needs.
• Plan and lead practice-based professional development for new teacher candidates that is aligned to GVSU coursework and responsive to local district needs
• Develop vision and system for mentoring programs across cohorts
• Collaborate with GVSU instructional faculty to ensure program experiences align with coursework
• Plan and lead events that foster community building, resulting in WMTC cohorts that have a strong sense of support and shared mission
• Establish partnerships with local schools to host WMTC collaborative candidates for learning experiences and job placements
• Assist with WMTC candidate selection and interviewing processes
• Coordinate mentorship and job placements with principals and district leaders
• Market program to encourage inclusion of diverse populations
• Assist in maintaining accurate records for legal and grant compliance
• Provide excellent customer service to all WMTC teaching candidates, mentors and community partners.
• Maintain regular and consistent employee attendance
• Attend a variety of meetings, conferences and/or trainings as directed
• Prepare reports, submit data, draft communications, assist in presentations / trainings etc. based on the needs of the WMTC
• Travel to and perform work at various locations and sites as required
• Occasionally perform work outside of the standard workday, if needed
• Comply with Kent ISD policy, grant rules and applicable laws
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Exceptional instructional leadership capacities, with a deep understanding of pedagogy, instructional coaching, adult development, and instructional strategies.
• Strong technology skills, able to learn and utilize a range of tools, platforms and softwares
• Capable of leading, coaching, and mentoring new teacher candidates through on-line and in-person professional learning, and professional development for mentor teachers
• Foundational knowledge of educational settings appropriate for student placement: urban, rural, special education, career technical education, etc. and deep knowledge of educational pedagogy
• Demonstrated ability to support students and teachers as they pursue ambitious goals
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, applying solution-based thinking to potential barriers
• Ability to develop and deliver professional learning curriculum to novice teachers and adult mentors (Instructional Coaching)
• Ability to multitask, overseeing the progression of several projects and tasks to successful completion
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status
• Demonstrated ability to foster and leverage professional relationships with multiple stakeholders

Benefits:Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick andvacation days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) for eligible Federal student loans.

Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

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