Director of Field Experiences

SUNY Geneseo • Geneseo, NY

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About The Position

The Ella Cline Shear School of Education invites applications for the Director of Field Experiences position. The Director is responsible for all field experiences, including student teaching, in undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs within the Ella Cline Shear School of Education. The individual in this position will report to the Dean of the School of Education. The Director of Field Experiences works closely with faculty, staff, students, and administration in the School of Education, across the college, as well as with our P-12 school partner administrators and teachers. The person in this position must be able to communicate complex information verbally and in writing to various stakeholder groups, exhibit discretion and professional judgement, and have strong organizational and technological skills. This position requires strong communication, collaboration, supervision, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to think systematically and strategically in reviewing and implementing field experiences to meet NYSED, SUNY, and accreditation requirements. The director promotes high-quality, authentic field experiences for all undergraduate and graduate students in our teacher education programs.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Education or a closely related field
• A minimum of three years of successful PreK-12 teaching experience
• At least two years of supervisory experience
• Evidence of supporting teacher candidates in field placements, and/or building and cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with school districts or community organizations
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment with various stakeholders
• Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship will not be offered.
• Strategic and systematic thinking and leadership
• Engagement in professional judgement and discretion
• Evidence of professional judgment and discretion
• Skilled technology, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrated collaboration skills
• Expertise in interpreting and conveying complex information verbally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to develop, implement, and utilize feedback

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in higher education, specifically in teacher preparation
• Experience in the administration of P-12 programs and/or higher education
• Demonstrated knowledge of NYSED (New York State Department of Education) regulations regarding clinical experiences
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engagement via multiple modalities including, in-person, hybrid, and remote, and proficiency with technological tools and applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and full oversight of all P-12 partnerships in collaboration with all School of Education faculty, professional staff, affiliated faculty, and P-12 partners.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of student teaching, including all preparations for and arrangements, and monitoring of student teaching, in collaboration with program faculty and the Director of Academic Support and Certification
• Oversee the arrangement of all placements (including international placements) for all students in certification programs, including ensuring all placements are responsive to NYSED, SUNY, accreditation, and certification requirements and detailed and comprehensive records on field experiences (both pre -student teaching and student teaching placements) maintained by the Office of Field Experiences, in collaboration with the Director of Assessment and Accreditation
• Establish new and innovative partnerships with P-12 schools, centers, and districts in collaboration with program faculty members, while maintaining ongoing partnerships
• Management and Representation of the Office of Field Experiences, including budget management, and supervision of all Office of Field Experiences staff, including an Administrative Assistant I, Assistant Director of Field Experiences, and all University-Based Teacher Educators (UBTEs/supervisors).
• Engage in ongoing professional development
• Participate and engage in service to the Ella Cline Shear School of Education and SUNY Geneseo

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees