Position Summary:

Responsible for coordinating all activities related to field experience and teaching internship placements for teacher education candidates. This position requires an encompassing plethora of special knowledge, abilities and skills that include but are not limited to: knowledge of public schools and the ability to interact positively with their clinical educators (administrators, classroom teachers, and staff) and higher education personnel (Administration, faculty and staff), and all teacher education students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Coordinate placements of teacher education students in P-12 schools for Level 1 and Level 2Supervise placements of students at Levels 1 and 2Work collaboratively with university personnel and public school personnel in the supervision of Level 1 and 2 field studentsConduct discussion sessions and disseminate the pre-teacher intern check forms for all teacher education studentsMonitor and evaluate the pre-teacher intern check forms for teacher education studentsDisseminate and explain the classification system for diverse field placementsConduct sessions and disseminate teacher intent form for teacher education studentsResponsible for field experience placements at 4 campuses using the diversity classification and matrixCollaborate with MAT coordinators to facilitate field placementsConduct orientation and seminar meetings for capstone teacher internsProvide edTPA support and oversightProvide training activities for university supervisors and the coordination of university supervisors in all phases of the teaching internshipWork closely with university supervisors on Improvement Plans for students in field placements and internshipsPrepare, revise, and disseminate the teaching internship calendarEdit and update the Teacher Intern HandbookResponsible for maintaining files of information on clinical supervisors, university supervisors, and teacher internsEstablish collaborative written agreements consistent with CAEP standards that delineate the roles and responsibilities of teacher interns, clinical supervisors, university supervisors, and administrators in all field experiences.Collaborate with public school personnel in the P-12 partner schoolsAssist university supervisors and clinical supervisors with supervision to be used with teacher internsAssist with the design and implementation of performance-based assessmentWork collaboratively with professors with the implementation of portfolios into the curriculumCoordinate the Scholarship Awards related to Teacher Education candidatesCollaborate with students to assist with the planning and organizing of the Student Teaching Abroad Program opportunitiesAssist students and university supervisors with implementation of current, relevant technology in field experiencesAssume an active role as member of the Professional Education Programs Office and work collaboratively on projectsOther duties as assigned by Professional Education Programs Director

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to problem-solve effectively and efficiently, strong oral and written communication skills; outstanding organizational skills, assessment skills, planning skills, effective supervisory skills, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with technology software and application

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Must be willing to travel extensively

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Bachelor's Degree in education or a related field required, an earned Master's Degree in education or a related field preferred

Teaching certificate and three (3) years teaching experience