Director Of Clinical Practices And School Partnerships U99807

Position/Application Information

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Director of Clinical Practices and School Partnerships in the Burton College of Education.

DEPARTMENT: Burton College of Education

POSITION INFORMATION: This is a part-time, 12-month, unclassified staff position. The appointment is available August 5, 2024.

POSITION NUMBER: U99807

SALARY: $72,390

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application

• Resume

• Three Professional References (include: name, phone number, and e-mail address)

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Chair:

Debbie Taylor at dtaylor@mcneese.edu

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Liaison:

Kim Dronett at kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

The Office of Clinical Practices and School Partnerships assigns clinical placements for all field experiences and Residency semesters, completes all state licensing paperwork, ensures compliance with state programming policies, communicates directly with district personnel and strengthens partnerships, creates and oversees Site Coordinator ongoing training for process improvement, facilitates technology assignments for compliance with district MOUs, and leads recruitment initiatives.

Additionally, the Director will perform the responsibilities which require: (1) being the liaison between the university and school district, (2) participating in mentor teacher trainings and stakeholder meetings, and (3) support for and oversight of Site Coordinators.

A person is needed to fill this position that can:

• Partnership Development: Cultivate relationships with schools, educators, and community organizations to enhance clinical practice opportunities in programmatic field placements/residency.

• Policy Navigation: Ensure compliance with Louisiana higher education policies and regulations governing clinical practice and school partnerships, especially those impacting teacher certification.

• Problem-Solving: Address day-to-day challenges promptly and effectively, employing strong problem-solving skills.

• Collaboration: Work with faculty and staff to align clinical practice experiences with curriculum objectives.

• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and refine processes within clinical practices to enhance efficiency and student learning outcomes.

• Assessment of Programmatic Outcomes: Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of clinical practice programs, ensuring alignment with education standards and goals.

• Diversity and Inclusion: Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all clinical practice processes and initiatives.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required:

• Earned a master's degree or higher in education at the time of appointment.

• Experience in secondary or higher education, particularly in clinical practice or school partnerships

• Knowledge of state-level higher education policies

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education settings

Preferred:

• Evidence of knowledge and implementation of Co-teaching, Providing Quality Verbal and Written Academic Feedback, and effective coaching practices

• Evidence of leadership in professional development

• Experience with data-driven instructional decision making

• University teaching experience

• Knowledge of standard requirements: Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching (LCET), Louisiana Teacher Preparation Competencies, and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards, High Leverage Practices (HLP)

• Evidence of collaboration with stakeholders, such as students, teachers, districts/parishes.

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.

McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:

Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.

You may view the current year's Benefits Guide at: MYMCNEESE EMPLOYEE EXTRAS

Agency McNeese State University

Address McNeese State University

Box 91615

Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605

Phone (337) 475-5977

(337) 475-5413

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