Director of Educator Preparation Services

Winthrop University•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

The Director of Educator Preparation Services oversees educator preparation operations, including candidate progression, certification, compliance, educator preparation support, and field and clinical experience administration. The role serves as the college’s Educator Certification Officer, processes and recommends candidates for educator certification in accordance with state regulations and university policies, and serves as liaison with the South Carolina Department of Education. The director manages admission-to-teacher-education processes, candidate clearance requirements, records, operational reporting, partnerships, and special projects. The position also collaborates with faculty, administrators, university offices, and school district partners to support educator preparation goals and student success, and serves on committees and participates in relevant professional development.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
At least three years of public school teaching experience.
Progressively responsible experience in educator certification, credentialing, academic records, student services, or higher education administration.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering training or professional development to adults and mentoring PK-12 teachers and/or teacher candidates.
Demonstrated experience managing complex processes, records, and/or compliance-related responsibilities.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the college’s Educator Certification Officer and process and recommend candidates for educator certification in accordance with state regulations and university policies.
Serve as liaison with the South Carolina Department of Education regarding certification and educator preparation processes.
Direct workflows related to candidate progression, certification, and compliance.
Manage admission-to-teacher-education processes and associated records.
Maintain compliance with state certification requirements, Read to Succeed requirements, and other educator preparation regulations.
Oversee and administer candidate clearance requirements for field and clinical experiences, including background checks, fingerprinting, liability documentation, required trainings, and other eligibility requirements.
Contribute to required state, institutional, and programmatic reports related to educator preparation.
Maintain secure and accurate records related to educator preparation and certification activities.
Provide operational support for educator recruitment, retention, and educator preparation initiatives.
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and university offices to support educator preparation goals and student success.
Manage the college scholarship program and administrative processes related to educator preparation programs, as assigned.
Support accreditation and continuous improvement efforts through operational coordination and documentation.
Manage and implement special projects and operational initiatives that support educator preparation programs.
Manage and maintain memoranda of agreement, partnership agreements, and related records.
Support field placement processes, placement documentation, and communication with school district partners in collaboration with the Field Placement Coordinator.
Manage administrative processes associated with candidate participation in field and clinical experiences.
Prepare and manage operational reporting associated with field and clinical experiences.
Plan and implement logistical and administrative aspects of educator preparation events and activities.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to support effective field and clinical experience operations.
Serve on university, college, and educator preparation committees as assigned.
Participate in professional development activities related to educator preparation, certification, compliance, and higher education administration.