Fieldwork Coordinator, Department of Elementary Education

California State University System•San Francisco, CA

62d•$5,507 - $6,677•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Elementary Education at San Francisco State University seeks applicants for its Lecturer Faculty Position as Fieldwork Coordinator for Spring 2026 Lecturer Faculty, .60 Time Base The Department of Elementary Education prepares skilled, transformative educators to teach and become leaders in culturally and linguistically diverse schools. We guide and support educators to develop a pedagogy of caring and cultural responsiveness and to teach for social justice and equity for children and their families. The department's Multiple Subject Credential, including the PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction and the Bilingual Authorization Programs, certify candidates with their Preliminary Credential to teach in California schools, and the curriculum in the credential program reflects current Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs), State Standards, and Common Core Standards. The Fieldwork Coordinator is an essential member of the department, and this role is critical in meeting CTC standards for clinical practice, ensuring a high-quality experience for candidates, and coordinating the work of Supervisors, Cooperating Teachers, and Faculty so that together they support candidates to complete their fieldwork with optimal learning opportunities and feedback.

Requirements

MA Degree in elementary education-related field
Experience as a multiple subject teacher, preferably in one of SFSU's partner school districts
Experience working with student teachers through serving as a cooperating teacher, a student teaching supervisor, or equivalent
Prior work in a supervisory role in a school district or university teacher education program
Strong working knowledge of CTC Standards for Clinical Practice
Knowledge of local school district structures and programs as relevant to placing and supporting student teachers

Responsibilities

Identify and onboard Cooperating Teachers for Multiple Subject, PK-3, and Bilingual Authorization
Match teacher candidates with cooperating teachers and maintain accurate placement records
Provide training for cooperating teachers in accordance with CTC standards
Coordinate process for onboarding and supporting intern teachers enrolled in credential program
Provide training and oversight for student teaching supervisors
Maintain records of student teaching supervision evaluation, in accordance with accreditation requirements
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner school districts
Ensure that the department meets CTC clinical practice standards for the Multiple Subject, PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction, and Bilingual authorization credentials
Collaborate with department chair, staff, and faculty to maintain coherent and supportive teacher preparation pathways