MSED Program Field Placement Coordinator

Metropolitan College Of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is a unique and vibrant learning institution. It is a non-profit, regionally accredited college offering associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, with a state-of-the-art campus in the Hub district of the South Bronx. For over 50 years, MCNY has offered highly motivated learners a powerful model of Purpose-Centered Education that promotes personal transformation and constructive change in workplaces and communities. MCNY enrolls approximately 1,000 students annually into its accelerated degree programs with convenient onsite and remote schedules for added flexibility. Position Summary The part-time Field Placement Coordinator serves as the program coordinator and primary liaison to elementary and secondary public schools where Metropolitan College of New York places teacher education candidates for field experiences and student teaching (clinical practice).

Requirements

Master’s degree in education plus at least five years of combined teaching and supervisory experience in a P–12 setting; preference for experience in New York public schools.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, email, and computer file management; ability to learn additional software and applications as needed.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop workable, independent solutions.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in alignment with candidate, program, and institutional goals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to travel to school placement sites using NYC mass transit.
Availability for some evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Placement, monitoring, and coordination of field experiences and student teaching consistent with MSED program policies, 2024 NYCDOE and NYSED requirements, and AAQEP accreditation standards.
Establish and maintain communication (phone, email, and/or in person) with school administrators/liaisons, cooperating teachers, and college faculty regarding candidates’ field experiences and student teaching.
Solicit qualified cooperating teachers and establish new school partnerships.
Serve as a resource and problem-solver for college faculty field supervisors, cooperating teachers, and school administrators/liaisons.
Coordinate assessments and maintain databases and records related to school placements, NYCDOE background clearances, accreditation assessments, and continuous improvement.
Disseminate program information to cooperating schools, teacher candidates, and college faculty.
Coordinate and distribute graduate course vouchers to cooperating teachers hosting MSED students.
Coordinate and co-plan MCNY Teacher Education Advisory Committee meetings.
Support and participate in city, state, and national field coordinator forums to promote effective teaching practices, policies, and procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the MSED Program.