Director of Educator Preparation – Clinical Initiatives

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

TRS enrollment

Job summary

East Texas A&M University in Dallas invites applications for the Program Director of Educator Preparation Clinical Initiatives. This role coordinates clinical placements and serves as liaison among school districts, TEA, and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for continuous program improvement.

The position will be primarily located in Dallas with occasional travel to the main campus. This position is grant funded through 08/31/2029.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum three years of educator preparation experience.
• Knowledge of state certification regulations and TEA policies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with data collection and program assessment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of clinical placements with districts and partners.
• Primary contact for district personnel regarding experiences and partnerships.
• Coordinate training for mentor teachers and university field supervisors.
• Liaise with TEA and program advisors on certification requirements.
• Communicate TEA policy changes to the department and advisors.
• Collaborate with Student Success Team on advising and applications.
• Monitor candidate progress and address areas of concern.
• Guide and support field supervisors on expectations and assessments.
• Plan advisory meetings with partners to strengthen programs.
• Collect and report data on placements, performance, and partnerships.
• Assist with educator preparation initiatives and academic affairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

East Texas A&M University in Dallas invites applications for the Program Director of Educator Preparation Clinical Initiatives. This role coordinates clinical placements and serves as liaison among school districts, TEA, and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for continuous program improvement.

The position will be primarily located in Dallas with occasional travel to the main campus. This position is grant funded through 08/31/2029.