Avila University Looking for Placement Coordinator of Field Based Experiences & Instructor of Education at Kansas City, MO Full Time

Placement Coordinator of Field Based Experiences & Instructor of Education

The Avila University School of
Education in the College of Arts & Sciences, guided by the mission of excellence in teaching and learning, and dedicated to the service
to the Dear Neighbor, is actively seeking a full-time Placement Coordinator to manage the comprehensive field placement process for
practicum students pursuing initial teacher certification. The coordinator also facilitates payments, accesses background checks, maintains
placement records, and collaborates on memorandums of understanding with districts. Beyond field-based responsibilities, the successful
candidate will assist in collecting and reporting assessment data for accreditation and program improvement, and also teach two courses per
semester, incorporating practicum supervision. This is an academic, 10-month, non-tenure track appointment, eligible for annual renewal
based on performance. The appointment will begin in August 2024.

Responsibilities:

Field Based Experience
Coordinator

• Manage all aspects of field placements for practicum students in initial teacher certification (undergraduate and
  graduate certification)
• Seek placements in school districts and works collaboratively with district administration to assign a
  mentor to teacher candidates at the practicum level. 
• Revise and maintain practicum handbooks for the practicum instructors,
  practicum university supervisors and mentoring teachers for practicums.
• In collaboration with the School of Education (SOE) Chair,
  assign university supervisors for initial and mid-level practicums
• Manage onboarding and scheduling of placement using the
  technology platforms embedded in field experiences and initial certification coursework.
• Facilitate the payment for district
  cooperating/mentoring teachers. 
• Facilitate the payment for mileage reimbursements for university supervisors
• Accesses background checks each semester for students completing field placements.
• Maintains record of field placements for
  reporting purposes
• Communicate with SOE Chair of potential issues in field placements
• In collaboration with SOE Chair
  develops MOUs with districts, as needed
• In collaboration with SOE Chair, attends monthly field placement director virtual meetings
  held by DESE.

Program Teaching and Assessment

• Teach an equivalent to 6 credit hours per semester (2:2 load for
  Fall:Spring semesters) in the Education programming (typically 2 courses). One of the courses will be a practicum experience with
  supervision of students in their field experience.
• Assists the SOE Chair in collecting program assessment data for accreditation,
  state and federal reporting, university assessment, and program improvement. 
• Assists the SOE Chair in the writing of the
  yearly accreditation report.
• Provides the SOE Chair with the program assessment for end of the year report.
• Champion
  diversity, build an inclusive culture and learning experience, and maintain an equitable learning environment.
• Work effectively
  with the faculty and SOE Chair

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in an education
  related field. Faculty will be academically qualified in previously mentioned areas of responsibility.
• Experience in middle school
  or secondary education is required.
• State issued teaching certificate and/or National Board Certified is required.
• Ability
  to use technology and quickly learn systems for student management, assessment, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and
  interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in an education related field is
  preferred.
  • Doctoral candidates with All but Dissertation (ABD) status would also be given full consideration for the position if
    the completion date is in the near future.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in middle school or secondary education
  is preferred.
• Familiarity with Kansas City Metropolitan School Districts is strongly preferred.
• Experience in educator
  preparation programs is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Anthology and Canvas is
  preferred, but not required.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.

Successful candidates should showcase their work
and experience in contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students,
multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Benefits:

This is a
full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a
generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, employee assistance program, retirement
benefits and health insurance. 

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a
population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic
university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal
arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not
discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status,
veteran’s status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Avila University requires the successful
completion of a background check as a condition of employment.