Adjunct Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank): Clear Administrative Services Credential Induction Coach

The mission of the USC Rossier School of Education is to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research and policy. We work to improve learning opportunities and outcomes in urban settings and to address disparities that affect historically marginalized groups. We teach our students to value and respect the cultural context of the communities in which they work and to interrogate the systems of power that shape policies and practices. Through innovative thinking and research, we strive to solve the most in-tractable educational problems.

Adjunct Faculty: USC reserves the "Adjunct Faculty" appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career else-where. Adjunct faculty may teach one class each semester (summer, fall and spring).

The Induction Coach for the CASC program will provide educational expertise and guidance through job-embedded coaching, focused on the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful school administrator. The Coach will enhance the candidates' experience and fundamental skills in education administration, as well as their development across all levels of California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders CPSELs standards. Coaches meet regularly with candidates, guide their professional learning, support authentic workplace problem-solving, and help them develop evidence of administrative growth. The Coach will guide candidates through job-embedded 1: 1 and group coaching activities, pedagogical content knowledge, particularly related to the responsibilities of their position and skills to address the broader concept of how they impact the larger learning outcomes. The Coach will further support candidates to develop their own political and organizational skills in the context of the larger education community. Based on the USC Rossier School of Education's mission to advance educational equity by improving learning opportunities and outcomes in urban settings and to address disparities that affect historically marginalized groups, the CASC Induction Coach is a key partner in leadership development for new administrators, providing tailored support aligned with the (CPSEL). The Coach will interact with candidates in 1:1 and group settings. All meeting notes will be recorded for data collection and evaluation on candidate progress. The minimum number of coaching support is 40 hours per candidate per year. The Coach will complete all tasks related to each candidate's CASC requirements and will monitor each candidate's Leadership Digital Portfolio using the USC Learning Management System (LMS) and Zoom. The Coach is responsible for maintaining regular communication with students, evaluating students' work progress and providing feedback for achievement and improvement, to meet the Individualized Induction Plan (IIP) requirements. The CASC Coach will engage with candidates through virtual instruction, ongoing communication, and collaboration that supports their progress across the CPSEL-aligned curriculum. Instruction is offered through an online synchronous format using USC Learning Management System (LMS). Instructors will maintain accurate records of candidate participation, assignment completion, and progress toward meeting program requirements. The Coach will report to the Program Administrator and attend monthly collaborative meetings to address any changes to the CTC requirements, student needs, and program support improvement. Minimum Qualification: This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience at a public school site as a district leader, principal, and/or superintendent. Hold a California Clear Administrative Credential. Desired Qualifications: A Doctorate of Education (Ed.D) or PhD. Experience with teaching and learning, including staff supervision and evaluation, with extensive knowledge and experience in evaluating teaching, data-driven decision-making, leadership, communication, and research-based pedagogy. Skilled in using a Learning Management System and teaching online.

Salary: $4800 for each academic year

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