Director of Certification and Clinical Placements

The Department of Education seeks an experienced educator to serve as an Instructor and Director of Field Experiences. This full-time position will be responsible for activities related to teacher certification, clinical and field placements for all teacher education programs, including serving as instructor of record for field and clinical courses and training and coordinating school and university-based supervisors.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working in K-12 schools, particularly those in the state of Missouri, as well as previous experience serving as a supervisor for teacher candidates. The Director will work with diverse populations of collegiate students, collaborate to develop positive relationships with community partners and schools, and teach applied learning courses in a collegial and cooperative environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and implements all activities related to field and clinical placements in P-12 school settings, in accordance with university and state requirements.
• Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with P-12 administrators and teachers, as well as the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Monitors and coordinates all activities related to certification compliance for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Trains, mentors, and supervises field and clinical experience supervisors.
• Serves as the instructor of record for field and clinical experience courses.
• Advises potential and incoming students regarding certification options, course transfer equivalencies, and initial plans of study.
• Performs other related duties as assigned