Director of Field Experiences

Utah Tech University•Saint George, UT

46d•$58,500

About The Position

The Director of Field Experiences serves as the Department of Teacher Education (TE) representative in working with school districts to develop, coordinate and lead partnership initiatives that yield effective clinical experiences for teacher candidates. The Director is responsible for providing oversight for all aspects of field and clinical experiences for all programs in the Department (elementary, secondary, special education). ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University. Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Master's degree in education or closely related field.
Transportation for traveling to WCSD sites.
Three years of teaching and/or administrative experience; experience in mentoring or supervising pre- or in-service teachers, and experience as an instructional coach, teacher leader, or administrator preferred.
A current teaching Professional Educator License or eligibility for one.
Current knowledge of elementary, secondary, and special education curriculum and instruction.
Current knowledge of state and national standards for P-12 teachers.
Knowledge of supervision (its attributes and implementation).
Experience in collecting and applying data for teaching effectiveness.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail (e.g., due dates).
Excellent computer skills, including experience with programs such as: Word, Excel, Banner, Canvas.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, secure, and monitor placements of all education students. This includes local placements within the Washington County School District, as well as state-wide placements for student teaching.
Provide training, mentoring, and support to all practicum and student teaching supervisors regarding their roles and responsibilities. A specific emphasis of this training includes reliable use of assessment instruments to generate valid data used for state licensure recommendations and national accreditation.
Provide training, mentoring, and support to K-12 teachers serving as mentor/cooperating teachers for UT education students.
Communicate concerns about student field performance and/or supervisor or mentor teacher performance to Department administrators, and participate in development and monitoring of plans for remediation and support.
Collaborate with Department administrators and accreditation director to collect and review field placement data.
Establish and maintain regular communication with personnel in schools where students are assigned for field experiences and student teaching.
Collaborate with advising staff in Teacher Education to anticipate and plan for placement needs across programs.
Serve as a liaison between K-12 schools and Department faculty and staff, including communicating changes and updates across contexts.
Coordinate and manage employment opportunities for students that happen concurrently with field placement (e.g. SEE program for elementary, internships for fall graduates).
Maintain field placement handbook, ensuring that materials, forms, and instruments are current each semester.
Facilitate and/or attend seminars, trainings, meetings, and special projects as needed or requested by Department Chair and/or Dean.