School Of Education Director Of Student Teaching

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update written correspondence venues for student teaching (e.g., website, handbook, etc.)

• Collaborate with Director of Online Gate and Field Placement to assist with curriculum content for student teaching

• Collaborate with the Field Placement Office to provide support as needed for student teachers, Cooperating Teacher, Supervisors, etc.

• Collaborate with the Accreditation Team and the Data Team to oversee necessary assessments for student teaching

• Serve as official coordinator with EdTPA/Pearson and SME all residential and online edTPA courses which includes the following:

• Understand and disseminate policies and procedures for pre-EdTPA/EdTPA

• Coordinate with Chairs for curriculum-related pre-EdTPA/EdTPA tasks

• Provide training for supervisors and candidates as needed for pre-EdTPA/EdTPA

• Provide support for candidates who may not pass EdTPA

• Analyze edTPA data each semester for continuous program improvement

• Update the pre-EdTPA/EdTPA Milestone tool in Canvas

• Assist with Global Community website as necessary

• Manage escalated student-teacher situations and work with the Director of Student Success on Improvement Contracts and Intervention Plans.

• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (leave out if no supervision of staff)

Does position directly or indirectly supervise other employees?

X YES ___ NO

Does position supervise subordinate supervisors?

X YES ___ NO

If yes, please list the subordinate supervisors reporting to this position. Include titles:

• LUO Undergraduate Student Teaching Program Director

• LUO Graduate Student Teaching Program Director

• LUR Undergraduate Student Teaching Program Director

How many employees are indirectly overseen by this position through subordinate supervisors?

• 75

Does this position directly oversee non-supervisory personnel?

___ YES X NO

If yes, how many non-supervisory personnel are directly overseen by this position?

Specific Management/Leadership Responsibilities

• Directly oversees Student Teaching Program Directors

• Indirectly oversees all Student Teaching Supervisors

• Create and maintain training for Student Teaching Supervisors, cooperating teachers, and on-site supervision

• Establish procedures to meet special requirements needed for other states

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Minimum

• Master's degree

• Current state teaching license

• 3 years teaching in K-12 setting

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Superior organizational skills

• Ability to coordinate time sensitive functions across multiple departments

• Capability to represent the department and university in a professional manner

• Preferred

• Administrative experience in higher education and understanding of academic administration

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required

Problem-Solving

• Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills required

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to communicate orally in an effective manner

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business

• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.