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Description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership, management, and vision for the Early Childhood and Teaching programs, specifically supporting the faculty and students within the Bachelor of Arts and Applied Sciences (BAAS) in Early Education degree program. This role oversees the planning, development, and assessment of the teacher certification curriculum to ensure alignment with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards and meets the needs of school districts in various educational sectors. The position is responsible for curriculum development, program assessment, budget management, student advising, and community engagement to foster a holistic and sustainable teacher preparation program. Additionally, this role acts as a liaison with community and state organizations to promote program growth and ensure that graduates are supported in their transition to teaching careers through certification and job placement guidance.

Reports to: AVP of Academics and AVP of Workforce Education

Job Duties

Program Curriculum

• Oversee, evaluate, and ensure the alignment of the teacher certification program with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards and the needs of public, private, and charter school districts.
• Collaborate with the TVCC Division Chair of Education and Public Services to support a seamless transition from the Associate of Arts in Teaching to the BAAS program, promoting a comprehensive teacher education pathway.
• Develop, refine, and schedule BAAS program curricula and course offerings each term.
• Create and implement assessment plans and lead data analysis to support program planning and sustainability.
• Manage and oversee the BAAS program budget.

Student Advising and Community Relations

• Advise prospective and current students within the BAAS program.
• Develop resources and events to support career placement for graduating students.
• Partner with the TVCC Marketing Department to create recruitment and marketing strategies for the BAAS program.
• Serve as the field experience liaison, coordinating clinical and observation placements with Independent School Districts (ISDs).
• Represent the college within community, civic, and state organizations, fostering positive relationships with local stakeholders.
• Plan and oversee program-sponsored events.

Teaching Certification and Job Placement

• Coordinate and assist in developing reports for program accreditation.
• Serve as Certification Officer, reviewing student documents and recommending TVCC graduates for teaching certificates.
• Coordinate certification testing for BAAS graduates and ensure compliance with TEA guidelines for curriculum and candidate placements.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach maximum 3 credit hours per semester as part of their load, with a 4-course release, and up to 3 overloads.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership in participative decision-making and consensus building activities

Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information.

Ability to make data-driven decisions.

Ability to manage and resolve conflicts.

Fairly, and consistently, apply all program guidelines.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities and visits ISDs

Maintain schedules with state and federal reports.

Accomplishes department objectives by supervising staff and organizing and monitoring work processes.

Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees and developing personal growth opportunities.

Accomplishes staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.

Plans, monitors, and appraises job performance annually, and provides constructive feedback and coaching.

Implements and enforces systems, policies, and procedures.

Maintains safe and healthy work environment b establishing and enforcing organization standards and adhering to legal regulations.

Completes operations by developing schedules, assigning and monitoring work, and gathering resources, implementing productivity standards, resolving operations probl