Moravian University Looking for Director of Field Experiences – Education at Bethlehem, PA Full Time

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chair, Education Department

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Students in field (Stage 1 & 2), pre-student teaching (Stage 3) experiences, and student teaching (Stage 4)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Field Experiences is responsible for the placement of student teachers and the placement and monitoring of all education students in their pre-student teaching and early field experiences. This full-time position will function as a liaison between the Education Department and the public and private schools in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. The position requires a high level of confidentiality and professional behavior. As outlined in the PDE regulation, this individual is also legally responsible for the verification of all background clearances and TB test results prior to allowing any student to participate in a field experience and student teaching.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrange early field, pre-student teaching and student teaching placements for all students registered for courses requiring such experiences throughout the year (Fall, Spring and Summer semesters).
• Identify opportunities for non-traditional experiences including Summer and evening placements; facilitate the placement of non-traditional students in these opportunities.

• Collaborate with the Education Department faculty and Program Coordinator in all areas related to field experiences and certification programs.
• Maintain correspondence with administrators, teachers, students, and University faculty relative to these placements.
• Maintain records relative to student field placements and evaluations, monitor student’s attendance and performance in these field experiences.
• Visit field experience students and mentors periodically to establish and maintain relationships with cooperating teachers and principals, and monitor students’ compliance to Moravian University policies as per the Education department.
• Plan and run field experience and student teaching meetings, including cooperating teacher meetings.
• Serve as a liaison fostering mutually beneficial cooperative programs between Local Education Agencies (LEAs) or local school entities and higher education.
• Promote, support, and expand alliances between the Education Department, local public, and private schools, PDE, other higher education institutions, and the educational community at large.
• Participate in various University activities that promote our mission and vitality.
• Be aware of all new federal, State, and local mandates and regulations that directly impact the teacher certification program and communicate this information to the Education Department, other departments (e.g., graduate office), as appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing personal development.
• Act as a department activist by maintaining essential correspondence.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Chair of the Education Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Director shall hold at least a baccalaureate degree in education and previous experience as a teacher and/or administrator in an elementary and/or secondary school(s).
• Must be able to communicate effectively with University faculty and students, education administrators and teachers and staff (e.g., administrative support staff at district offices).
• Must be willing and able to travel to many early childcare centers, and Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
• Must maintain mandated state and federal clearances for visitations to childcare centers and local education agencies.
• Must possess excellent professional problem-solving skills to resolve interpersonal problems between students, teachers, and all related parties.
• Must possess strong organizational skills to efficiently arrange and monitor the required amount of placements each semester.
• Must possess knowledge of required technology skills.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application by clicking “Apply Now.” Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Link to our DEI Action Plan: https://www.moravian.edu/dei-action-plan

Deep respect for others is fundamental to the Moravian University community. Moravian University does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws. In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including admission/employment.

Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:

Dr. Darren Snyder

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

1309 Main St. (Room 204)

(610) 625-7023

[email protected]

Mailing address:

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)

109 Johnston Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

[email protected]

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

[email protected]

Report sexual harassment/sex discrimination online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.

Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.*

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee’s supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at [email protected] or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation’s history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.