Manager of Clinical Practices - Dean Professional Education

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Manager, Clinical Practices

Performs administrative duties essential to completion of the mission and objectives of all processes pertaining to clinical practices in the TWU Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Responsibilities include serving as a liaison between TWU academic departments, schools, and divisions as well as Texas school districts and coordinating all activities and processes related to field experiences, clinical teaching, residencies, and internships for initial teacher certification candidates. Work is performed under minimal supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment and is evaluated on the successful outcomes of goals. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Associate Dean of Educator Preparation and Partnerships in the College of Professional Education

Supervises: N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

● Cultivates meaningful partnerships with school districts, school district personnel, and community stakeholders

● Collaborates with faculty and staff in colleges, schools, departments, and divisions who work with students in the Educator Preparation Program

● Utilizes data to formulate and recommend policies and procedural guidelines for high-quality field experiences and clinical practices

● Plans and coordinates orientations, seminars, and training for teacher candidates, university field supervisors and site supervisors/mentor teachers

● Communicates effectively with all TWU EPP faculty, staff, students, and district/community partners

● Demonstrates fluency with specific software and technology such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, TK20, Colleague, Adobe, and others

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Assists the Associate Dean for Educator Preparation & Partnerships as needed Performs other duties as requested

Supports Advanced/Professional Certification Practicum Placements as Needed

EDUCATION

Master’s degree

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years of teaching experience in a PreK-12 grade classroom required PreK-12 grade school administrator experience preferred

Experience working in a university setting preferred Experience working with residency pathways preferred

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

● Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex operation, using human resources, technology, time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long-term and short-term goals of the institution.

● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.

● Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

● Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.

● Ability to demonstrate compliance with rules, regulations, and legislation from governing bodies including but not limited to the Texas Education Agency, State Board for Educator

● Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

● Certification, and the State Board of Education

● Ability to communicate effectively by electronic and in-person methods

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel within the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex and attend state conferences and meetings pertaining to teacher candidate field experiences and clinical practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work envir