Director of Educator Preparation & Clinical Partnerships

tamus; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University in Dallas seeks a Program Director of Educator Preparation Clinical Initiatives to coordinate clinical experiences for teacher candidates and to serve as liaison among school districts, the Office of Educator Certification, and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The role is primarily based in Dallas with some campus travel and is grant funded through 08/31/2029.

The position focuses on mentor/supervisor development, candidate progress monitoring, data

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in education-related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination of clinical placements for teacher candidates with school districts and educational partners across the state.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school district personnel regarding clinical experiences, placements, and partnership activities.
• Coordinate and oversee training and support for mentor teachers and university field supervisors to ensure effective supervision of teacher candidates.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of Educator Certification and school districts to facilitate the completion and submission of required certification and clinical experience documentation.
• Coordinate with TEA requirements, policy changes, and educator preparation program updates to program stakeholders.
• Monitor candidate growth and progress throughout clinical experiences and assist in addressing areas of concern.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to university field supervisors regarding clinical experience expectations and assessment processes.
• Assist in advisory meetings with school districts and community partners to strengthen educator preparation partnerships.
• Collect, maintain, analyze, and report data related to clinical placements, candidate performance, and partnership effectiveness.

Education

Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and

Job description

East Texas A&M University in Dallas seeks a Program Director of Educator Preparation Clinical Initiatives to coordinate clinical experiences for teacher candidates and to serve as liaison among school districts, the Office of Educator Certification, and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The role is primarily based in Dallas with some campus travel and is grant funded through 08/31/2029.

The position focuses on mentor/supervisor development, candidate progress monitoring, data