Job Offer: Director, Field Experiences and Clinical Practice
POSITION TITLE: Director, Field Experiences and Clinical Practice Office
PERSONNEL STATUS: Exempt, Full-time, Regular
DEPARTMENT: Education
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will oversee the planning, implementation and assessment of the academic preparation and clinical practice of pre-service teachers in field experiences and internships. The Director also facilitates the collaborative planning of continuing professional development of Professional Development Schools (PDS) faculty and the inquiry into teaching and learning in collaboration with UMBC Program Directors and PreK-12 schools. The Director oversees the continuing development and operations of all PDS relationships and field experiences in accordance with the Maryland Redesign of Teacher Education, NCATE/CAEP standards for clinical experiences, and the PDS Implementation and Assessment Framework. Additional duties include: coordination of PDS sites; representation of the department in state and district-level PDS organizational meetings; development and completion of handbooks and reports related to PDS; development, revision, and implementation of memorandums of understanding with local education agencies; hiring and supervision of personnel who assist in carrying out the office’s responsibilities; and performance of other duties as assigned. Opportunities may be available for the Director to teach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field (Ph.D. preferred) and experience as a classroom teacher in PreK-12 schools. Must have experience with supervision of teachers or teacher candidates, professional development of teachers and familiarity with the Maryland Professional Development School Standards. Demonstrated leadership of a school or PDS program with experience in program evaluation required. Must have experience with CAEP and/or State of Maryland Redesign and PDS Standards for Accreditation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
APPLICATION: For best consideration, submit a letter of application, vitae, names of three (3) references (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:
PDS Search Committee Chair
Department of Education
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, Maryland 21250
Email: pds-search@umbc.edu
For more information visit: education.umbc.edu
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
UMBC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To read more about this offer, please see the document attached
PERSONNEL STATUS: Exempt, Full-time, Regular
DEPARTMENT: Education
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will oversee the planning, implementation and assessment of the academic preparation and clinical practice of pre-service teachers in field experiences and internships. The Director also facilitates the collaborative planning of continuing professional development of Professional Development Schools (PDS) faculty and the inquiry into teaching and learning in collaboration with UMBC Program Directors and PreK-12 schools. The Director oversees the continuing development and operations of all PDS relationships and field experiences in accordance with the Maryland Redesign of Teacher Education, NCATE/CAEP standards for clinical experiences, and the PDS Implementation and Assessment Framework. Additional duties include: coordination of PDS sites; representation of the department in state and district-level PDS organizational meetings; development and completion of handbooks and reports related to PDS; development, revision, and implementation of memorandums of understanding with local education agencies; hiring and supervision of personnel who assist in carrying out the office’s responsibilities; and performance of other duties as assigned. Opportunities may be available for the Director to teach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field (Ph.D. preferred) and experience as a classroom teacher in PreK-12 schools. Must have experience with supervision of teachers or teacher candidates, professional development of teachers and familiarity with the Maryland Professional Development School Standards. Demonstrated leadership of a school or PDS program with experience in program evaluation required. Must have experience with CAEP and/or State of Maryland Redesign and PDS Standards for Accreditation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
APPLICATION: For best consideration, submit a letter of application, vitae, names of three (3) references (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:
PDS Search Committee Chair
Department of Education
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, Maryland 21250
Email: pds-search@umbc.edu
For more information visit: education.umbc.edu
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
UMBC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To read more about this offer, please see the document attached
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Posted: April 6, 2017, 3:21 PM