Fieldwork Coordinator - Dept. of Teacher Education & Social Work

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Coordinator of Field Experiences is responsible for the development, design and coordination of clinical and field experiences for teacher education candidates. The coordinator collaborates with department chairpersons, faculty, administration and PK-12 partners to provide teacher education students with a range of meaningful field experiences throughout the professional education unit. The Coordinator supports the assessment of teacher candidates and oversees the quality assurance of all field experiences.

In addition, the Coordinator serves as a liaison between the university and school district personnel to develop and expand the quality of field experience opportunities.

Responsibilities

Fieldwork

* Coordinates and maintains field and clinical placements in PK-12 schools

* Coordinates with adjunct faculty who supervise field and clinical candidates

* Schedules and arranges special seminars for juniors and seniors

* Schedule and arranges four diverse experiences for juniors (2 per semester)

* Leads field meetings with university supervisors

* Works with those in charge of student clinical placements at the school district level to secure placements and monitor student progress, to include site visits

* Creates individualized plans for paras to complete their field hours in their place of employment

Academic Support

* Attends conferences on behalf of the school to gather and disseminate information

* Serves students and faculty in multiple departmental programs

* Prepares a variety of required reports

* Offers orientation sessions for cooperating teachers in person and through Teams

* Create/build partnerships with school systems by obtaining and maintaining MOUs

* Meet HR directors, principals, and instructional coaches to explain the requirements for the teacher education programs

* Plans for special events such as Mock Interview Day and the TESW Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony

General Duties:

* Addresses teacher candidates
¿ questions and concerns daily via phone, emails, and Teams meetings

* Serves on the Teacher Education Advisory Council; plans and coordinates council meetings

* Assists in the recruitment for teacher education programs

* Performs related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree in Education

Required Experience

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience

Three (3) years of experience in teaching grades P-12

Experience in hosting studetn teachers as a cooperating teacher Excellent oral and written skills

Experience in hosting student teachers as a cooperating teacher

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Knowledge of the field of education.

* Knowledge of accreditation requirements.

* Knowledge of assessment and planning strategies.

* Knowledge of personnel management principles.

* Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.

* Knowledge of clinical education principles and practices.

* Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.

* Skill to make timely decisions.

* Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.

* Skill in decision-making and problem solving.

* Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

* Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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Institutional Values

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