Director of Clinical Experiences

Position Information

12-month, non-classified position provides leadership and coordination for clinical experiences, field placements, supervision, assessment, accreditation support, orientation, recruitment, and Professional Learning Community (PLC) development within undergraduate teacher education.

This position reports to the Chair of Undergraduate Teacher Education for 75% of assigned responsibilities and to the Director of the Student Center of Professional Education Services (SCoPES) for 25% of assigned responsibilities.

· Work cooperatively with faculty in COEPD to design performance assessment instruments for all clinical experiences.

· Coordinate clinical placements, including the selection of clinical sites and supervision arrangements with public school personnel and school systems.

· Ensure clinical placements are entered, updated, and maintained in the Student Learning and Licensure platform.

· Monitor students’ clinical experiences and performance in the Student Learning and Licensure platform.

· Work cooperatively with local education agencies, school principals, supervisors, college representatives, and students to resolve issues that arise in clinical placements.

· Work cooperatively with the college certification officer to ensure clinical placements are consistent with West Virginia Department of Education requirements.

· Assist in the preparation of assessment and accreditation reports.

· Maintain current clinical experience materials, records, handbooks, forms, and related documentation.

· Support student orientation and recruitment activities related to undergraduate teacher education and clinical experiences.

· Support the development and facilitation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) among teacher candidates, faculty, supervisors, and school partners.

· Teach courses for the COEPD each term.

· Provide clinical supervision as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned in support of undergraduate teacher education, clinical experiences, accreditation, advising, and student success.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in appropriate field required

at least three years of U.S. public school teaching experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree in an appropriate field

at least five years of US public school teaching experience preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates with competence in instructional technology; experience working with accreditation processes; experience in academic advising; and experience coordinating clinical placements, field experiences, educator preparation partnerships, orientation, recruitment, or Professional Learning Community development.

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