Candidate Support Faculty

Once the Reader pool is created, candidates will be matched with a reader who will be able to provide up to two reads of component entry drafts.  Guidance on how to do this is provided. Being in the pool of "On-Call" readers does not guarantee an actual match and reading. 

Compensation is at the BTU hourly rate. 

• 2 hrs for training

• 2 hrs for each C2 component read

• 3 hrs for each C3 & C4 component read

We hope to identify a large roster of NBCT "On-Call" Readers from a variety of certificate areas by January 31, 2025. If you are matched with a candidate, you will be notified and connected directly to that person and will support them between March and May. 

Optional, with additional pay at BTU rate: 

• Attend the monthly NB Faculty Reflection meeting or M2C webinars (up to 6 hrs)

• Support writing retreats: 3-hr sessions  

  • Tuesday, February 18 9AM-12PM (BTU)
  • Monday, March 3 5PM-8PM (BTU)
  • Saturday, March 29, 9AM-12PM  (Emmanuel College)
  • Tuesday April 22, 9AM-2PM (BTU)
  • Saturday May 10 9AM-3PM (BTU)

Responsibilities include:

• • Approx 16 hrs: Plan and facilitate 12 hours of cohort meetings (virtual and/or in-person)

    • • Draw upon the provided resources and suggested scope and sequence to ensure candidates understand the portfolio instructions and process

      • Follow and review with candidates the NBPTS Guidelines for Ethical Candidate Support

  • Approx 2 hrs: Maintain an Activity Log

  • Approx 6 hrs: Attend initial orientation and the monthly NB Faculty Reflection meeting

  • Approx 2 hrs: Solicit and respond to feedback on candidate experience to ensure a feedback loop that leads to continuous improvement

Compensation: $1,500  (based on minimum 5 candidates per cohort and an estimated commitment of 26 hours)

Optional, with additional pay at BTU rate: 

• Explore NBPTS Homeroom and the NBPTS Facilitator Training Canvas Course or M2C webinars: up to 6 hours

• Support writing retreats: 3-hr sessions 

  • Tuesday, February 18 9AM-12PM (BTU)
  • Monday, March 3 5PM-8PM (BTU)
  • Saturday, March 29, 9AM-12PM  (Emmanuel College)
  • Tuesday April 22, 9AM-2PM (BTU)
  • Saturday May 10 9AM-3PM (BTU)

Apply by December 15 for December 18 decisions 

Training and candidate support begins in January 

Course Leader responsibilities include: 

• 9 hrs: Work in a pair with a co-facilitator facilitate six 90-min in-person sessions

• 3 hrs: Support one of the five 3-hour, in-person district-wide writing retreats 

• 12 hrs: Co-planning in facilitation pair 

  • Pilot the provided course syllabus & curriculum to guide candidates in improving the quality of their teaching while completing Component 3

  • Follow and review with candidates the NBPTS Guidelines for Ethical Candidate Support

  • Maintain an Activity Log, including tracking participant attendance

  • Solicit and respond to feedback on candidate experience; implement a feedback loop

• 12 hrs: Direct support to candidates 

  • Communicate with candidates 

  • Provide make-up sessions and/or office hours 

• 8 hrs: Training: (2 paid hours of specialized training in January to review syllabus and annotated slide decks) + Monthly NB Program Reflection Meetings: 6 hrs. with all BOS Faculty

Compensation: $2500 stipend per co-facilitator  (based on minimum 10 registered candidates per cohort and an estimated commitment of 44 hours)

Optional, with additional pay at BTU rate: 

• Help DESIGN this course: one release day (in January) and up to 12 extra hours 

• Explore NBPTS Homeroom and the NBPTS Facilitator Training Canvas Course or M2C webinars: 6 hours

• Monthly NBPTS M2C Professional Learning Facilitator webinars: 1-hr sessions; second Tues or Th of each month

• Support additional writing retreats: 3-hr sessions (dates TBD)

Apply by December 15 for December 18 decisions 

Training and course begin in January