Associate Director of Field and UG SOE Admissions

Position: Associate Director of Field Experiences and UG SOE Admissions
Summary:

The School of Education seeks to recruit individuals who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students and who embrace our Mission, Vision, and Core Values. Mission:
To immerse our students in authentic academic and professional settings, providing them with opportunities to bridge theory and practice and to engage in critical reflection that informs action. Vision:
To prepare educators, leaders, and Counselors as agents of social change who transform the lives of individuals and communities they serve.

Core Values:
Authentic Learning, Reflective Practice, Diversity, Social Justice, Excellence/Quality, and Transformation.

The School of Education is comprised of five (5) academic departments including Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, Special Education, and Counseling.

The Associate Director of Office of Field Experiences and UG SOE Admissions leads the college's teacher residency work, building partnerships for the college's residency implementation, ensuring program alignment with PED's residency guidance, serving as the point person for residency communications and as the liaison between NMHU and the teacher residency efforts, attending state community of practice meetings, and working with the PED to ensure any new residency directions and responsibilities get integrated into the College's programs and processes

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Director of Office of Field Experiences and UG SOE Admissions exhibits professionalism, courtesy, respect, and be approachable.

* Facilitates formal and informal discussions about co-teaching progress and areas of needed growth and develops quarterly professional development based on those needs.

* Communicates requirements and expectations to the co-teaching teams and school administrators throughout the semester.

* Communicates in a timely manner in person, through telephone calls, and/or e-mail.

* Supports the development of co-teaching interns by providing constructive, relevant, useful, and written feedback during scheduled meetings and professional development sessions.

* Collaborates and coordinates with mentors and administrators to schedule mid-term and final evaluation conferences, and monitor student progress.

* Maintains communication and databases with school districts, facilitates annual placement of co-teachers and develops policy and programming tools.

* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.