Director of Field and Clinical Experiences and Educational Partnerships

Director of Field and Clinical Experiences and Educational Partnerships

The Office of Field and Clinical Experiences and Educational Partnerships aims to cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships with PK-12 school districts and other external stakeholders and to secure and monitor placements that support the professional growth and development of teacher candidates. The Director of Field and Clinical Experiences and Educational Partnerships is responsible for providing support in four areas: partnerships, placements, curriculum, and accreditation.

Essential Function 1 -
Compliance, Assessment & Accreditation - Ensure all field and clinical experiences comply with Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) requirements, CAEP standards, and applicable legal guidelines; collaborate with department chairs and the accreditation team to monitor quality, support continuous improvement, inform curriculum development, and prepare accreditation documentation.

Essential Function 2 -
Placement Coordination - Identify, secure, assign, and monitor high-quality field and clinical placements that align with GaPSC certification requirements, EPP expectations, and degree program outcomes; maintain placement records and verification documentation; ensure candidate eligibility and readiness for placement; resolve placement issues; and provide oversight of faculty supervisors, mentor teachers, and teacher candidates.

Essential Function 3 -
Training & Mentorship - Provide training, professional development, and mentorship for faculty supervisors and mentor teachers; collaborate with EPP leadership and department chairs to ensure clear supervision expectations and effective use of assessment instruments; coordinate student leadership initiatives.

Essential Function 4 -
Administration & Operations - Coordinate with campus units; manage calendars, databases, handbooks, and website content; respond to field-related concerns; provide feedback to PK¿12 districts; and serve on relevant institutional and external committees.

Essential Function 5 -
Teacher Candidate Support & Guidance - Plan orientations, support candidates throughout field experiences, facilitate and document Candidate Support Plans (CSPs), conduct targeted observations as needed, and address professional or dispositional concerns.

Essential Function 6 -
Educational Partnerships - Develop and sustain partnerships with PK¿12 districts and external stakeholders; serve as liaison; support recruitment efforts; manage affiliation agreements and MOUs; maintain partnership databases; create communication materials; and plan and implement semesterly partnership meetings.

Essential Function 7 -
Other duties as assigned

Master's degree in an education discipline
Has a minimum of 5 years of PK-12 or related experience
Experience supervising teacher candidates
Terminal degree in an education discipline
Holds a terminal degree in an education discipline
Holds or has held a professional teaching certificate
Experience serving as an instructional coach
Evidence of a collaborative leadership style
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain positive working relationships
$63,500 - $79,500; Salary offer will be dependent on candidate¿s experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Understand and fulfill job duties within the scope of the college and school mission statement

Adhere to the policies and procedures of the college

Maintain professionalism in actions, communication, and behavior

Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment

Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with teacher candidates, colleagues, and external stakeholders

Ability to address requests, needs, and issues in a timely manner

Ability to prioritize and exercise independent judgement in high pressure situations while maintaining composure and a professional demeanor

Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407.5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.

Position of Trust + Education

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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