Fieldwork Coordinator, Department of Elementary Education

San Francisco State University; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco State University seeks a Fieldwork Coordinator in the Department of Elementary Education for Spring 2026, 0.60 time base as Lecturer Faculty. This role ensures field experiences meet CTC standards, coordinates Supervisors and Cooperating Teachers, and supports teacher candidates through placement and supervision.

The department prepares Multiple Subject and PK-3 credentials with Bilingual options, aligning with state standards and clinical practice requirements.

Qualifications

• MA degree in elementary education-related field.
• Experience as a multiple subject teacher, preferably in one of SFSU’s partner school districts.
• Experience working with student teachers through serving as a cooperating teacher, a student teaching supervisor, or equivalent.
• Prior work in a supervisory role in a school district or university teacher education program.
• Strong working knowledge of CTC Standards for Clinical Practice.
• Knowledge of local school district structures and programs as relevant to placing and supporting student teachers.
• Identify and onboard Cooperating Teachers for Multiple Subject, PK-3, and Bilingual
• Authorization
• Match teacher candidates with cooperating teachers and maintain accurate placement records
• Provide training for cooperating teachers in accordance with CTC standards
• Coordinate process for onboarding and supporting intern teachers enrolled in credential program
• Provide training and oversight for student teaching supervisors
• Maintain records of student teaching supervision evaluation, in accordance with accreditation requirements
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner school districts
• Ensure that the department meets CTC clinical practice standards for the Multiple Subject, PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction, and Bilingual authorization credentials
• Collaborate with department chair, staff, and faculty to maintain coherent and supportive teacher preparation pathways

Responsibilities

• The Fieldwork Coordinator is responsible for meeting CTC standards for clinical practice and ensuring a high-quality experience for candidates.
• Coordinate work of Supervisors, Cooperating Teachers, and Faculty to support candidates in fieldwork with optimal learning opportunities and feedback.
• Oversee onboarding and support for student teaching interns enrolled in credential programs.
• Provide training for cooperating teachers in accordance with CTC standards.
• Maintain placement records and supervision evaluations in line with accreditation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Program supervision

Staff training

Credential standards knowledge

Education

MA Degree in elementary education-related field

Experience as a multiple subject teacher

Experience supervising student teachers

Supervisory work in school district or university program

Knowledge of CTC Standards for Clinical Practice

Knowledge of local school district structures

Ability to onboard Cooperating Teachers

Authorization for teaching credentials

Record-keeping of placement and supervision

Job description

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Northern California

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Education/Library Science 1

Time Basis

• Part Time 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Fieldwork Coordinator, Department of Elementary Education

Job no: 551941
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Francisco
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

The Department of Elementary Education at San Francisco State University seeks applicants for its Lecturer Faculty Position as Fieldwork Coordinator for Spring 2026
Lecturer Faculty, .60 Time Base

The Department of Elementary Education prepares skilled, transformative educators to teach and become leaders in culturally and linguistically diverse schools. We guide and support educators to develop a pedagogy of caring and cultural responsiveness and to teach for social justice and equity for children and their families. The department’s Multiple Subject Credential, including the PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction and the Bilingual Authorization Programs, certify candidates with their Preliminary Credential to teach in California schools, and the curriculum in the credential program reflects current Teaching
Performance Expectations (TPEs), State Standards, and Common Core Standards.

Qualifications

• MA Degree in elementary education-related field
• Experience as a multiple subject teacher, preferably in one of SFSU’s partner school districts
• Experience working with student teachers through serving as a cooperating teacher, a student teaching supervisor, or equivalent
• Prior work in a supervisory role in a school district or university teacher education program
• Strong working knowledge of CTC Standards for Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of local school district structures and programs as relevant to placing and supporting student teachers
• Identify and onboard Cooperating Teachers for Multiple Subject, PK-3, and Bilingual
• Authorization
• Match teacher candidates with cooperating teachers and maintain accurate placement records
• Provide training for cooperating teachers in accordance with CTC standards
• Coordinate process for onboarding and supporting intern teachers enrolled in credential program
• Provide training and oversight for student teaching supervisors
• Maintain records of student teaching supervision evaluation, in accordance with accreditation requirements
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner school districts
• Ensure that the department meets CTC clinical practice standards for the Multiple Subject, PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction, and Bilingual authorization credentials
• Collaborate with department chair, staff, and faculty to maintain coherent and supportive teacher preparation pathways

Professional Development Opportunities

San Francisco State University supports faculty with professional development
opportunities such as ongoing training through the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CEETL). The CEETL courses provide a systematic way to assure ongoing course quality and opportunities for new skill development in teaching courses in any learning mode, from in-person to online courses.

General Responsibilities

The Fieldwork Coordinator is an essential member of the department, and this role is critical in meeting CTC standards for clinical practice, ensuring a high-quality experience for candidates, and coordinating the work of Supervisors, Cooperating Teachers, and Faculty so that together they support candidates to complete their fieldwork with optimal learning opportunities and
feedback.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The CSU provides generous health,
retirement and other benefits.
Anticipated salary is based on a monthly full-time salary range of $5507-$6677 per
month, adjusted to position time base.

San Francisco State University

SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities.
Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.

San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any
employment with the CSU. SF State is a totally smoke-free campus.

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on campus operations.

San Francisco State University is not currently sponsoring staff, management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Advertised: October 03, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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