Clinical Placements and Partnerships Coordinator

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Special Education

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating and securing clinical placements for teacher candidates in collaboration with the Clinical Experiences and Student Affairs Coordinator. The work involves developing and maintaining strong partnerships with schools, districts, and agencies while effectively communicating placement details to faculty, district representatives, agency contacts, and teacher candidates. Additionally, this position facilitates collaboration among faculty, program administrators, and external partners throughout the clinical placement process.

Additional Information

The Department of Special Education at Illinois State University in Normal, IL is a large public university with state and nationally recognized teacher preparation programs. We offer graduate and undergraduate programs leading to certificates and licensure. Our LBS program is among the largest undergraduate programs in the country. The Department is an ideal choice for an individual seeking a balanced professional life.

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$4133 - $4278 per month, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. One year of professional-level work experience in educational settings or working with K-12 schools and partners.
   *Note: Master's degree in Education may be substituted for this work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
2. Ability to retain and disseminate information and accept feedback in an accurate and professional manner, including making documents accessible.
3. Intermediate or advanced computer knowledge and skills, working with the Internet, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
4. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with faculty, students, and the public, under pressure,
5. Ability to complete tasks with interruptions in a multi-functional office with minimal supervision.

Work Hours

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

May/June 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter
Reference List - Three references

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be consi