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The School of Education in the College of Human Sciences is accepting applications for Clinical Experience Coordinator within Teacher Education Services. The Clinical Experience Coordinator position requires PK-12 expertise and a broad understanding of the teaching profession. The Clinical Experience Coordinator will coordinate pre-service field experiences in PK-12 settings, and facilitate the placement process by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with district leaders, building administrators, and cooperating teachers.

Using program policy and professional knowledge the position will:

• Organize events, meet with students, schedule experiences in alignment with Iowa Code requirements.

• Recruit PK-12 teachers, and communicate expectations and details with students, teachers, supervisors, and district administrators.

• Serve as the instructor of record for field experience courses across content areas, having responsibility for candidate evaluation, improvement, and accountability in the field.

• Coordinate and manage a team of contracted university supervisors; recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, assigning caseloads, and managing employees who provide guidance to students in the field.

• Teach early field experience courses and organize and provide professional development for candidates, practicing teachers, and supervisors.

The position requires the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement and finesse to resolve complex situations that arise. This position and the coordinating team supports 13 Educator Preparation program areas across campus and is required to function within legal and state approval boundaries to ensure licensure and program requirements are met. Occasional travel throughout the state of Iowa may be required.

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

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