The Director of Student Teaching oversees all School of Education student teaching operations. This position coordinates all EdTPA policies and procedures as well as the dissemination of EdTPA information to the appropriate parties. The Director of Student Teaching also performs and oversees various other state compliance related functions. 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.
