Teacher Education Fieldwork Manager

Position Information

Teacher Education Fieldwork Manager

Regular

SA95024

full-time 40 hours weekly

Exempt

$75,000-$77,900

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary

The Teacher Education Fieldwork and Credentials Manager leads the day-to-day operation of fieldwork experiences and student teaching for all undergraduate and graduate Teacher Education pathways in the Attallah College of Educational Studies. The Manager supervises the Teacher Education Programs Administrative Coordinator, university supervisors, and student workers, and is accountable for placements, district partnerships, fieldwork data, and fieldwork-related fiscal processes. In collaboration with the Credential Specialist, the Manager advises candidates on credential and eligibility requirements so that placements and credential recommendations proceed on schedule.

The Manager develops and implements operating procedures within established program policy; the Director of Teacher Education sets program policy and academic direction.

Chapman University’s mission is centered on serving our students and strengthening our campus community. Chapman believes there is significant value in an in-person workforce. Being present fosters collaboration, strengthens relationships across departments, enables us to better serve our co-workers and contributes to the student experience. It is an important part of the culture that makes Chapman a special place to work and learn.

Accountable for timely, appropriate placements for every eligible candidate across all Teacher Education pathways ( MAT, SPED, MACI, Integrated, Undergraduate Academic Certificates, Interns, and others).

• Develops and implements student teaching application timelines, fieldwork protocols, and operating procedures, and communicate them, along with eligibility requirements, to candidates, faculty, university supervisors, mentor teachers, site administrators, and district partners.
• Reviews student teaching applications and verifies eligibility before placement, including TB clearance, Certificate of Clearance (Live Scan), and Subject Matter Competency.
• Secures and manages student teaching and early fieldwork placements each semester in collaboration with district leadership, site administrators, and faculty.
• Verifies enrollment and registration accuracy for student teaching and fieldwork courses.
• Plans and leads student teaching and early fieldwork orientations for candidates.
• Resolves operational fieldwork and placement issues, and refers matters of candidate performance, program policy, or academic standing to the Director of Teacher Education.

Accountable for a well-directed Teacher Education operations team and a qualified, trained, and appropriately assigned university supervisor corps.

• Supervises the Teacher Education Programs Administrative Coordinator, including assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing work quality, approving timekeeping, and conducting the annual…