Northern Illinois University Looking for Coordinator of Clinical Placements, College of Education (4812) at DeKalb, IL Full Time

Classification Title: Program Coordinator – CUSTOM CLASSIFICATION

Close Date: 07/11/2023

Business Unit Description: Civil Service

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Position Status: Regular

FLSA
Exempt

Union Representation: Non-Union

Union Code: AFC – AFSCME C, Local #1890

Unit/Department: College of Education

College/Unit: College of Education Dean

Division: Academic Division

Location: GH 321

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page: https://www.cedu.niu.edu/student-services/

Overview

With approximately 16,000 students, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. NIU strives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations.

As the direct descendant of NIU’s origin as the Northern Illinois State Normal School opened to prepare teachers, the College of Education continues that legacy as the state’s second largest producer of teachers. Students prepare for, or advance in, professional careers across the P-20 educational spectrum as teachers and administrators and in fields such as counseling, higher education, student affairs, exercise science, athletic training and sport management.

We cultivate an equity-focused, inclusive, engaging and supportive learning environment that inspires students, faculty and staff to strive for excellence. We commit to proactively meeting the changing educational and professional needs of students and their fields while advancing teaching, learning, research, practice and advocacy in our program areas. NIU’s geographical reach extends beyond its main DeKalb campus (65 miles west of downtown Chicago, 60 miles from the O’Hare International Airport, and 40 miles west of Naperville – a booming community with one of the best school systems in the nation) to satellite campuses in Naperville, Chicago and abroad as well as to students online.

Position Summary

The College of Education (COE) Office for Student Success (OSS) is a strategically important academic support unit that works to enhance the experience and success of students at all stages of their time in the COE through the provision of a range of specialized professional services. The Coordinator of Clinical Placements position will provide leadership, expertise, and oversight for the many initiatives across the COE that will involve teacher preparation and development, including development of partnerships schools and placements and field experiences. The Coordinator will represent the Dean (or the Director for Student Success or the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs) when addressing the central concerns of the COE, acknowledging the importance of our teacher licensure efforts and strengthening those efforts in the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Teacher Placement

• Establish and/or maintain contact with area school districts for student teacher placements and tutoring assignments, including fostering and maintaining relationships with classroom teachers and school administrators.
• Coordinate all student teaching placements for the College.
• May teach relevant course(s) related to field experience (1 course per semester).
• Assist in the preparation of any State, university, or CAEP reports that require information about clinical experiences.

Field Experience Support for

• Educate Local, Educate U.S., Educate Global.
• Educators Rising.
• PLEDGE and LEAP programs.
• Dynamic pre-service models.
• Rockford Aspiring teachers.

Teacher Preparation and Development

• Provide leadership and direction for COE departments pertaining to teacher preparation and development.
• Provide liaison between COE teacher licensure programs and K-12, including school university partnerships.
• Supervise and coordinate school-university partnership efforts, such as in schools tutoring programs conducted as a part of or in addition to student clinical observations.
• Attend all meetings of COE committees that are related to teacher preparation and development, and any relevant university and state meetings, for teacher preparation and development to represent COE programs.

Additional Service Activities

• Attend professional training sessions.
• Review professional publications.
• Establish personal networks.
• Participate in professional societies.
• Contribute to team efforts undertaken by the COE, its academic departments, the Office for Student Success, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Support

• Provide guidance and support to college clinical and student teacher supervisors.
• Implement ongoing professional development efforts for clinical and student teacher supervisors within the college.
• Provide clinical and student teacher supervisors within the college with relevant, up-to-date information relating to program and state guidelines and regulations.
• Provide relevant feedback and updates regarding clinical placements and supervision to program coordinators, department chairs, the Director of Student Success, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

• B.S., B.A., B.S.Ed. conferred degree.
• Licensed teacher in education or content area.
• 3 years of K-12 teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

None

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

• M.A., M.S., M.S.Ed., M.A.T. conferred degree in a discipline represented in the College of Education.
• 5 years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Previous school administrative experience, significant regional relationships with school districts and/or teachers, and knowledge of the Illinois teacher licensure process.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Physical demands/requirements

Anticipated Appointment Start Date
08/01/2023

Percent of Staff Year
1.00

Standard Hours Per Week
37.50

Salary
$48,000.04 – $55,000.20 for 11 months

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range
$2,181.82 – $2,409.10 ppp

Earn Type
Salary

Application Procedure

Application Review Details

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.

• If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.

3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from [email protected] and [email protected]. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.

4. Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

Credentials Assessment Examination:

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant’s/employee’s education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.

• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.

• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

Additional Details:

• Click on Program Coordinator for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Quick Link to Applicant
https://employment.niu.edu/postings/72134

Is Background Check Required?
Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
[email protected]
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at [email protected].

Safety Information

NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.

Read the Annual Safety and Security Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-1649 for a hard copy.

Read the Fire Safety Report. Contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 815-753-0404 for a hard copy.

Position Number: 00004812