Director, Fieldwork & Student Teaching Placement

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Fieldwork and Student Teaching Placement coordinates and oversees the fieldwork and student placement components of the intern, student teaching, and residency programs within the Department of Teacher Education. This role is responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring student fieldwork, Directed Teaching placements, and clinical practice experiences, including processing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in collaboration with the Credential Analyst.

The Director works closely with the Credential Analyst and Teacher Education Faculty through weekly coordination meetings and supervises Fieldwork Supervisors (FWS) and mentor teachers to ensure compliance with state accreditation standards. Responsibilities include managing all required forms, deadlines, MOUs, observation requirements, and maintaining accurate and timely entries in Symplicity in alignment with departmental timelines.

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