Clinical Placement Coordinator - (Student Services Professional III, Range 1) - Graduate College of Education

San Francisco State University•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The SSPIII position under the general supervision of the department chair(s) serves in the role of the Clinical Placement Coordinator in the Departments of Secondary and Elementary Education. The role includes several related, but distinct areas that include student fieldwork placement, student teacher advising, intern teacher advising, university supervisor training and assignment, and school district liaison. The work is essential to the success of each student’s preparation, and involves building positive working relationships with individual students, university faculty/staff, and school and district level administrators across multiple organizational lines. The Clinical Placement Coordinator also has an important role in ensuring that the credential programs meet the standards of the CTC for clinical practice, and supports accreditation activities. The Clinical Placement Coordinator maintains accurate records and generates annual reports for the dean and chairs.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior applicable to student teaching placement coordination.
General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of placing student teachers; General knowledge of individual counseling or advising techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the Elementary and Secondary Education Departments.
Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned.
Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student‑related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; Carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work or related experience.
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related

Nice To Haves

Three years or more experience in PK-12 school settings or student services with knowledge of school systems, teaching and/or school/district administration
Strong written, listening, and speaking communication skills, affirmed by references
Excellent organizational and analytical skills as demonstrated through effective planning, use of spreadsheets and databases, follow-through, and timely completion of assignments or projects
Ability to quickly learn and implement CTC standards, department and college protocols, and SFSU platforms and systems
Experience in training and/or making presentations to professional audiences
Positive and self-directed approach to work, demonstrated through letters and references
Facility with Microsoft Office Suite
Teaching credential and teaching experience in PK-12 public schools, preferably Bay Area
Familiarity with Commission on Teacher Credentialing standards
Experience teaching in educator preparation programs

Responsibilities

Meeting Commission on Teacher Credentialing Standards for Clinical Practice
Develop and maintain positive working relationships and open communication with district personnel responsible for supporting student teachers and interns
Serves as the primary point of contact for student teaching placements and intern support
Oversight of Clinical Placement Database, Candidate Eligibility List, and Documents
Identifying and Onboarding Cooperating Teachers for Each Program
Identifying and Confirming Clinical Placements and Supporting Student Teachers
Onboarding Interns with Supervision and Support
University Supervisor Assignment and Training
Other Duties as assigned