Field Education Specialist

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). Job Summary The Field Education Specialist serves as a liaison between the University and P–12 district partners. This position collaborates with educator preparation programs and P–12 districts to secure clinical field placements for all licensure programs. The Field Education Specialist educates licensure students on the placement process, coordinates P–12 district placements, and provides ongoing support to students and district partners throughout the field experience process. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Facilitates P-12 field clinical placements, including observation, practicum, and student teaching placements for all educator preparation students. Consults and collaborates with educator preparation programs across the University to determine acceptable clinical field placements. Supports the Educational Field Experience Director in organizing professional meetings for educator preparation students, University Supervisors, and P-12 partners. Maintains detailed databases including information relating to clinical field placement locations, cooperating teacher information, and P-12 district information to promote varied experiences for licensure students. Gathers information from educator preparation students across the University through the administration of the student teaching registration to assess clinical field placement. Performs other duties as assigned.