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School of Education

Mission and Vision

Vision Statement

The Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education is committed to being a premier Educator Preparation Program (EPP) that is visionary, innovative, responsive, and transformative.

 

Mission Statement

We develop educational leaders who practice an ethic of care and are agents for social change. We create inclusive learning communities that are reflexive and transformative. Supported by evolving technologies, we are process-oriented and purposefully work toward our goal to provide an innovative and cutting-edge program. We have an expressed and committed sensitivity to diverse learners. Our candidates learn to utilize a culturally-responsive pedagogy that meets the challenges of a global world.

The faculty is committed to professional development, and in turn, supports students in career-oriented paths of learning resulting in the development of competent professional educators. The Gleazer School of Education is dedicated to promoting visionary, innovative and responsive communities of practice.

Conceptual Framework

The GSOE Conceptual Framework expands on the mission and identifies four domains that serve as cornerstones of the teacher educator program.  Faculty members purposefully move this model to practice and evidence that teachers who care about learners, reflect on instruction, and collaborate with others will have greater impact on student learning and motivation and will become successful leaders in the classroom.  This link contains supporting educational literature that aligns with the characteristics of our conceptual framework. 

 

Preparing and Supporting Effective Teachers Who

Care, Collaborate, Lead, and Reflect

Cares

Candidates seek to establish a relationship of acceptance and respect for learners that reflects the values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

 

Collaborates

Candidates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively involve learners, parents/guardians, colleagues, and the community.

 

Leads

Candidates prepare to facilitate instruction and assume broader leadership responsibilities to advance their profession.

 

Reflects

Candidates analyze and synthesize from their academic and clinical experiences and articulate what they have felt, thought, and learned.

 

Announcements & Job Postings

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools-Michigan

Posted By Garnet Coulthard
Mon, May 8 2023 at 3:24 PM

Category: Elementary School Teaching/Interventionist 
Date Posted: 5/8/2023
Location: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
Date of Availability: August 21, 2023
Date Closing: 05/28/2023

                       West Branch - Rose City Area Schools 

              THE SCHOOL OF CHOICE FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE…
                                      YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!

DATED:                     May 8, 2023 
 
POSITION:              Interventionist (full-time)
                                Surline Elementary School
 
JOB DUTIES: 
       1.  Identify at-risk students and individual needs for Tier 3 instruction
       2.  Organize schedule to work with targeted students
       3.  Use data to inform instruction and monitor progress
       4.  Provide specific instruction to individuals or small groups of students                 
                                                                    
QUALIFICATIONS:
      1.   Bachelor’s Degree.
      2.   Appropriate General Education (ZG) teaching certification by State of Michigan.
      3.   Must meet federal requirements to be highly qualified in grades K-4.
      4.   Ability to maintain confidentiality.
      5.  Training in best practice instructional strategies and techniques preferred.
      6.  Knowledge of Positive Behavior support program preferred.
      7.  Effectively teach district approved curriculum and follow state benchmarks and expectations.
      8.  Develop lesson plans, instructional material and differentiated instruction.
      9.  Ability to effectively relate and communicate with students, staff and parents.
    10.  Ability to organize, plan and effectively use technology and technology applications.
 
SALARY:                   Per Master Contract
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:  2023-2024 School Year, Starting August 21, 2023
                                               
REPORTS TO:         Building Principal
 
APPLICATION:        Via Frontline Education;
                                 link is on our website www.wbrc.k12.mi.us > Employment
 
CLOSING DATE:      May 28, 2023
 

Chicago Public Schools

Posted By Garnet Coulthard
Wed, May 3 2023 at 10:57 AM

Chicago Public Schools is doing a push to get art teachers in every school. If art education students are interested in teaching in a large urban environment Chicago will have jobs this fall. Chicago is one of the top districts for starting teacher pay in the country. 

https://cpsk12il.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

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Contact Information

Gleazer School of Education Directory
Name Phone E-mail
Lamoni Campus (641) 784-____ @graceland.edu 
 Tanya Coffelt (Chair and Faculty) 5263 coffelt
 Michele Dickey-Kotz (Faculty) 5202 dickey
 Dana Seymour  (Faculty) 5444 dana8
 Garnet Coulthard (Education Prep   Specialist & Field Placement   Coordinator) 5391 coulthar
     
Fax 5481  
     
Independence Campus (816) 423-____  
Allison Dudley (Faculty) 4742 adudley