Field Placement Coordinator/Licensure Liaison

Job description

Description The Field Placement and Licensure Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting clinical experiences within the Teacher Education Program at Simpson College . Primary responsibilities include coordinating field experience, practicum and student teaching placements; developing and maintaining partnerships with regional school districts; conducting information and orientation meetings for students, faculty, cooperating teachers, and supervisors; and serving as a liaison between Simpson College and partnering school systems. Additional responsibilities include maintaining student teaching and clinical experience records; supporting students through licensure requirements; preparing narrative and statistical reports related to field experiences and program outcomes; producing and maintaining clinical experience handbooks and related publications; developing a path for transfer students towards licensure; and providing advising and guidance to students regarding field experiences and licensure pathways. The coordinator also serves as the Licensure Liaison between Simpson College and the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) , ensuring compliance with state...