400R)

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

About The Position

The Field Placement Supervisor supports district liaisons and Clinical Faculty Associates (CFAs) in overseeing clinical aspects of the Elementary Education program in partnership districts. The role includes helping administer and oversee teacher candidates’ performance-based assessments and entering information into BYU systems; visiting schools and observing students in the Alpine, Nebo, Jordan, and Provo districts; supporting students who are not meeting standards; and assisting with El Ed 299R/399R courses and El Ed 400R student-teaching seminars. A vehicle is required for school visits, and mileage is reimbursed. The supervisor is expected to attend university-related meetings, including department faculty, liaison, and CFA meetings. The position requires high professionalism and active support of BYU’s mission and aims. The successful candidate must be available during public school hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and must relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. The position starts January 4, 2027. Applicants must provide an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page mission alignment statement. Applicants who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should address their loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church, building students’ faith, and teaching subject matter in the light of the restored gospel. Applicants who are not members should describe their understanding of and commitment to BYU’s mission and the AIMS of a BYU education. New employees who are members of the Church must be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church receive preference. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, early childhood education, or a similar field from an accredited university, completed by the position start date.
Elementary education certification/licensure.
At least four years of extensive K–6 public school teaching experience.
Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring preservice teachers in field settings.
History of positive collaboration with community, school, and university personnel.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Availability during public school hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Must relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
Must provide an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and mission alignment statement.
All employees must abide by BYU’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Familiarity with the BYU/Public School Partnership.
Previous service as a Clinical Faculty Associate, facilitator, and/or principal at a partnership school in one of the BYU/PSP districts.
Membership in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

Help administer and oversee completion of performance-based assessments for teacher candidates, including entering information into BYU systems.
Conduct school visits and student observations in the Alpine, Nebo, Jordan, and Provo districts.
Assist liaisons and district CFAs in providing support and remediation for students who are not meeting standards.
Assist liaisons and CFAs with El Ed 299R/399R courses and El Ed 400R student-teaching seminars.
Attend university-related meetings, including department faculty, liaison, and CFA meetings.
Model high levels of professionalism and actively support and advocate for BYU’s mission and aims.