contributes to continuous improvement efforts that enhance candidate success. This is a temporary grant funded position through September 30, 2026 contingent upon grantor funding and grant extensions. This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.

What you will be doing

• Provides individual and small-group advising sessions focused on Florida Teacher Certification examinations (FTCE) competencies, skills, and test-taking strategies
• Designs and facilitates FTCE preparation workshops, review sessions, boot camps, and online modules
• Uses diagnostic assessments to identify student strengths and gaps and to develop individualized learning plans
• Reviews candidate diagnostic results, practice tests, and previous FTCE attempts to create targeted advising plans
• Tracks FTCE performance trends across programs and reports findings to program leadership
• Identifies areas where instructional support or curriculum alignment may be needed
• Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Teaching to align Mini-Teach lessons, Cycles of Assistance, and fieldwork expectations with FTCE competencies
• Works with faculty to embed FTCE skills into coursework and assignments
• Provides faculty with feedback on student needs and performance patterns
• Develops and updates FTCE-aligned study materials, practice assessments, videos, and support guides
• Curates high-quality external resources for candidate use
• Ensures all materials meet Florida Department of Education (FDOE) test specifications and reflect current exam updates
• Maintains ongoing communication with candidates preparing for FTCE exams and monitors their progress
• Provides timely interventions for students at risk of delayed progression due to certification requirements
• Coordinates with advising and faculty to ensure students have clear preparation plans
• Participates in student orientations and information sessions to explain FTCE requirements and preparation pathways
• Promotes FTCE resources and support services across programs and cohorts
• Ensures candidates understand test registration, deadlines, and certification policies
• Maintains accurate documentation of advising activities, participation, and candidate progress
• Supports reporting for accreditation, FDOE requirements, and institutional continuous improvement processes
• Ensures confidentiality and compliance with institutional and state guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Master’s degree in Education and two (2) years of classroom P-12 teaching experience and mentoring teachers
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the 2010 Florida Educator Accomplished Practices
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge with the teaching-learning cycle
• Working knowledge in mentoring pre-service teachers
• Practical expertise utilizing clinical supervision models
• Possess a high level of effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend assignments
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff