GYO GTC Special Education K-12 Clinical Instructor (LD, ASD, CI) (Adjunct Faculty) - College of Education and Community Innovation

• Clinical Instructors serve as a liaison between PK-12 schools and the University in addition to serving as an instructional coach to Teacher Candidates through cycles of guidance and feedback on Teacher Candidate planning, instruction, assessment, and professionalism throughout the clinical experience.
• Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Primary Duties: Observe and provide instructional coaching to Teacher Candidates across the clinical experience, provide structured feedback, submit observation reports and assessments by determined deadlines.
• Communicate and work directly with Teacher Candidates, K-12 Mentor Teachers, K-12 Administrators, Clinical Placement Coordinators, and The Director of GYO Graduate Teacher Certification.
• Create Support and Improvement Plans as necessary for Teacher Candidates experiencing challenges in their clinical experience.
• Submit monthly travel reimbursement claims.
• Required Qualifications: 4 or more years of K-12 ASD Special Education teaching experience as the teacher of record with current possession of licensure or eligibility for teacher licensure.
• Master’s degree in Special Education or closely related field.
• Ability to mentor Teacher Candidates, providing direct ongoing feedback to support professional educator dispositions and instructional growth.
• Willingness and ability to travel for instruction, supervision, and collaboration with stakeholders to assigned PK-12 school districts.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication, organization, and conceptualization of teacher practices and instructional frameworks.
• Competency with digital tools (i.e., Zoom, Google Drive, Microsoft Word, PDFs, Blackboard) for communication, providing feedback, and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in urban/diverse schools and communities. Experience with culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogy. Experience mentoring and coaching, pre-service and/or new teachers. Willingness and ability to teach using multiple modes of instruction including in-person, hybrid, and online courses within the GYO GTC program. Other Required Items: Successfully complete GVSU’s online and hybrid training. Participating in monthly GYO Graduate Teacher Certification Meetings and other CECI functions as needed. Working conditions: Travel is required. Some evening/weekend work may be required. Compensation and Job Details: Employment is part-time, and based on two consecutive semesters. Compensation rates vary and are based on assigned number of Teacher Candidates and clinical experience requirements. This position is flexible in workload and work schedule. Clinical Instructors are required to travel to PK-12 school sites and have access to a reliable vehicle, personal laptop computer, and smartphone. Mileage reimbursement for travel to PK-12 schools and a GVSU Parking Pass are provided.

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that details your interest in this position and a current resume with the names and contact information for three professional references. Individuals will be contacted for interviews as positions are needed. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Adrianna Donahue donadria@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future. Application Deadline: This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State). Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities. At Grand Valley State University, we empower learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose. The university enriches society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, advancement of equity, and public service. The GVSU community is collaborative, inclusive, self-aware, goal- and growth-oriented. We value connection with fellow Lakers, both student and professional colleagues, and strive to challenge our existing state with innovative strategies. We are dedicated to student success, and the well-being of our community as a whole. Read more about our Reach Higher 2025 strategic plan and process.