Coordinator, Education Clinical Placement

Job summary

Coordinate clinical placements for education students by working with districts, schools, teachers, and the Model Lab School, and secure district MOAs. Support clinical students by processing required documents, updating records, coordinating credential checks, and providing guidance and resources.

Job details

497830 Richmond Campus Academic Support Positions College of Education & Applied Human Sciences Fulltime Staff frame-loader#lazyLoad clinch:authenticated@document->frame-loader#reload" id="be276f6fe24583ac882034759ab86bb8_favourites"> Title: Coordinator, Education Clinical Placement Position Type: Fulltime Staff Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification: Non-Driver FLSA: Exempt Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more) Hours Per Week Additional Schedule Details: Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G20 Retirement: KTRS Contact Person: Brandy Rose Job Summary/Basic Functions Serve as the primary liaison between schools/teachers and the Professional Education Services Office in the College of Education and Applied Human Science for students enrolled in education programs. The Placement Coordinator will be responsible for contacting districts to develop MOAs and schools/teachers (in the students’ preferred districts) to identify teachers willing to host EKU teacher candidates. Contact will be made through email, phone, and visits to schools to build and maintain this relationship. Provides administrative work that requires familiarity with local schools and districts, and state and national regulations related to clinical placements. Requires the ability to communicate and work in partnership with faculty, staff, and students, as well as independently. Work progress is monitored by the immediate supervisor. The candidate will be able to prioritize and organize work to support the Director of Professional Education Services. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree is required. Experience: One year of experience is required. Licensure & Certifications: License/Certification: Teaching Certification Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include: Master's degree and three years of experience in K-12 school setting. Job Duties 45% - Securing MOAs and clinical placements: Contact districts, schools and teachers to make placements for online and traditional undergraduate clinical courses. Notify students of placements once completed. Secure MOAs with district partners. Maintain regular communication with Model Lab School to ensure quality clinical experiences for Clinical Level 1 and 2 students. - (Essential) 45% - Communicating and supporting clinical students: Review, process, and approve/deny student observation required documents (CAN, background, character and fitness check forms). Update EPSB records for each student. Coordinate with Verified Credentials team to oversee process. Create and provide informational materials/resources for clinical students and course instructors regarding requirements, processes, and expectations. - (Essential) 10% - Assist PES Office: Assist with events each semester and other duties as assigned. - (Essential) Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Funding Source: Institutional Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

What you’ll do

Coordinate clinical placements for education students by working with districts, schools, teachers, and the Model Lab School, and secure district MOAs. Support clinical students by processing required documents, updating records, coordinating credential checks, and providing guidance and resources.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience are required; teaching certification is preferred. A master's degree and three years of experience in a K-12 school setting are preferred.

Listed skills

• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Placement Coordination
• School and District Outreach
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Administrative Coordination
• Student Support
• Document Review and Processing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Partnership Development
• Event Support

Job areas

• Education
• Administrative

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