"Director of Field and Clinical Experiences and Educational Partnerships"

Director of Field and Clinical Experiences and Educational Partnerships

The Office of Field and Clinical Experiences and Educational Partnerships aims to cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships with PK-12 school districts and other external stakeholders and to secure and monitor placements that support the professional growth and development of teacher candidates. The Director of Field and Clinical Experiences and Educational Partnerships is responsible for providing support in four areas: partnerships, placements, curriculum, and accreditation.

Essential Function 1 - Compliance, Assessment & Accreditation

Ensure all field and clinical experiences comply with Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) requirements, CAEP standards, and applicable legal guidelines; collaborate with department chairs and the accreditation team to monitor quality, support continuous improvement, inform curriculum development, and prepare accreditation documentation.

Essential Function 2 - Placement Coordination

Identify, secure, assign, and monitor high-quality field and clinical placements that align with GaPSC certification requirements, EPP expectations, and degree program outcomes; maintain placement records and verification documentation; ensure candidate eligibility and readiness for placement; resolve placement issues; and provide oversight of faculty supervisors, mentor teachers, and teacher candidates.

Essential Function 3 - Training & Mentorship

Provide training, professional development, and mentorship for faculty supervisors and mentor teachers; collaborate with EPP leadership and department chairs to ensure clear supervision expectations and effective use of assessment instruments; coordinate student leadership initiatives.

Essential Function 4 - Administration & Operations

Coordinate with campus units; manage calendars, databases, handbooks, and website content; respond to field-related concerns; provide feedback to PK-12 districts; and serve on relevant institutional and external committees.

Essential Function 5 - Teacher Candidate Support & Guidance

Plan orientations, support candidates throughout field experiences, facilitate and document Candidate Support Plans (CSPs), conduct targeted observations as needed, and address professional or dispositional concerns.

Essential Function 6 - Educational Partnerships

Develop and sustain partnerships with PK-12 districts and external stakeholders; serve as liaison; support recruitment efforts; manage affiliation agreements and MOUs; maintain partnership databases; create communication materials; and plan and implement semesterly partnership meetings.

Essential Function 7 - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education discipline
• Has a minimum of 5 years of PK-12 or related experience
• Experience supervising teacher candidates
• Terminal degree in an education discipline (preferred)
• Holds or has held a professional teaching certificate (preferred)
• Experience serving as an instructional coach (preferred)
• Evidence of a collaborative leadership style
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain positive working relationships

Salary

$63,500 - $79,500; Salary offer will be dependent on candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understand and fulfill job duties within the scope of the college and school mission statement
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the college
• Maintain professionalism in actions, communication, and behavior
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with teacher candidates, colleagues, and external stakeholders
• Ability to address requests, needs, and issues in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize and exercise independent judgement in high pressure situations while maintaining composure and a professional demeanor
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion