Clinical Practice Director, Tennessee

<p>Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators from across the country, from pre-service teachers to system-level leaders. Our mission is to ensure that all students are taught by excellent educators, in order to build a more just world where every student has a clear path to a fulfilling life.</p> <p>The Teacher Preparation Instructional Team at Relay Graduate School of Education is dedicated to fostering pedagogical excellence and providing comprehensive student support across all stages of the educational continuum. This division is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs, supporting faculty and students, overseeing all degree, certificate, and licensure-granting academic components, and cultivating partnerships to facilitate student success.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Clinical Practice Director of Tennessee (TN) reporting directly to the Dean of Clinical Experience serves as the primary instructional leader for all students enrolled in our Tennessee-based teacher preparation programs. This key faculty leader is instrumental in advancing Relay's mission by establishing and driving a compelling vision for student success and fostering impactful instructional partnerships throughout the state. Beyond the direct oversight of student progress, the Clinical Practice Director plays a crucial cross-functional leadership role. This includes ensuring meticulous adherence to all relevant state standards and contributing valuable expertise to national initiatives as part of a collaborative team of Clinical Practice Directors.</p> <p><strong>DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The essential responsibilities of this position, while not limited to the following, will include:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Partnership &amp; Market Facing Leadership (50%):&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as Relay's primary ambassador across Tennessee, cultivating and sustaining relationships with district, charter, state, and community stakeholders to advance Relay's mission and impact.</li> <li>Identify, engage, and develop strategic partnerships that strengthen Relay's presence across the state and support growth and long-term sustainability of Relay programs in Tennessee</li> <li>Leverage existing professional networks and build new relationships with influential education leaders, decision-makers, and organizations to expand awareness of Relay programs and opportunities.</li> <li>Represent Relay at state, regional, and local convenings, positioning the institution as a trusted thought partner within Tennessee's education ecosystem.</li> <li>Share program outcomes and data with internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate impact, strengthen part