Teacher Residency Program Director

11-Apr-2024

New Haven Initiative - Administration

87816BR

University Job Title

Director 1, Academic and Educational Affairs

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (26)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Accounting/ Financial, Administration

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

433 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

In collaboration with New Haven Public Schools (NHPS), Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), and New Haven Promise, Yale University is launching a teacher residency program aimed at recruiting and nurturing high-quality, diverse educators for the New Haven public school system.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for New Haven Affairs and University Properties in collaboration with the Director of the Education Studies Program, the Teacher Residency Program Director will oversee Yale's role in developing the fellowship program. While the master’s degree program will be pursued at SCSU, the Director will spearhead the launch of the fellowship, manage recruitment efforts, coordinate with partners, and provide Yale-based support for fellows and New Haven teachers.

The Director will provide leadership, program administration, and team supervision, and will build collaborations with community partners. This multifaceted role combines teacher development, community engagement, project management, and leadership in higher education.

Lead Yale’s oversight of the residency program, managing budget and partnerships. Coordinate with New Haven Promise for Fellow selection. Host recruitment sessions and interface with applicants. Design and lead summer training for mentor teachers.

Collaborate with SCSU to support fellowship recipients. Implement mentorship support for fellows and new teachers, fostering community and professional development. Provide ongoing coaching and professional development workshops. Design program evaluations and share best practices nationally. Option to advise fellows’ SCSU research projects

Build strong relationships with educators, NHPS, and community partners. Connect with school district and residency colleagues around the country to share best practices. Coordinate with campus units providing programming for teachers including the Education Studies Partner Teachers Program.

Essential Duties

1. Directs one or more functional areas within an administrative department of the University and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures. 2. Directs analytic and research support for educational policies and planning, and develops and approves administrative policies affecting assigned functional areas of the University. 3. Directs and establishes parameters for major projects for the department and University. 4. Interprets federal policies and regulations and educates staff and administration about regulations, restrictions, and the legal responsibilities of the University. 5. Directs and implements policy and program modifications and develops standards to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.  6. Develops and administers an operating budget for the assigned department consistent with University policies and procedures. 7. Develops cost savings objectives and goals; authorizes major purchases and negotiates contracts that range from routine to complex in nature. 8. Establishes and implements long- and short-range goals for the functional area consistent with University goals and objectives. 9. Directs the development of related automated systems to support the function; determines office policies and procedures for use of automated systems. 10. Directs the evaluation and selection of vendors and negotiates contract details including work steps and pricing with the vendors on behalf of the assigned functional area. 11. Works with internal and external contacts to solve problems that range from routine to complex in nature. 12. Represents the University in discussions and negotiations with various governmental agencies. 13. Directs a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree plus five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Proven and extensive urban public K-12 teaching, curriculum development, teacher training and coaching experience.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Excellent interpersonal, project management and communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Proven experience and comfort in engaging in conversations about race, anti-racism and the historical legacy of slavery.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Proven experience in teacher preparation or fellowship programs. Demonstrated experience working in or with urban school districts, particularly with diverse student populations, is strongly preferred. Familiarity with New Haven’s educational landscape and historical context is highly valued. Experience in higher education is ideal.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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