Field Advisor

Job Summary

Responsible for the review and placement of teacher, school counselor, principal, and superintendent candidates in accredited school settings. Monitors and processes field placement applications for certification and non‑certification candidates in the College of Education. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and district personnel to ensure full compliance with Texas Administrative Code (TAC) requirements. Oversees the recruitment and hiring of qualified Field Supervisors, ensuring all required TAC trainings and certifications are met to effectively monitor, coach, and evaluate candidates in the field.

Provides TAC required training to Field Supervisors. Manages the collection of Texas Education Agency (TEA) required data and generates reports using various databases and online systems. Represents Angelo State University at state meetings to support ongoing compliance with state accountability standards.

Job Title:

Field Experience Advisor

Position Number: 998934

Department:
College of Education

Salary: $39,878 - $44,686

Remote:
No

• Provide facilitation and support for ASU to comply with Texas Administrative Code by making field experience, teacher residency, clinical teaching, and practicum placements.
• Assists the Dean, the Associate Dean, and the Director of the EPI Center in the administration and management of field-based education programs within the College of Education.
• Attends departmental faculty meetings to provide information and answer questions about Field Experiences, Teacher Residency, Clinical Teaching, and Practicum.
• Presents to classes across certification disciplines about Field Experience, Teacher Residency, Clinical Teaching, and Practicum.
• Serves as liaison with school district administration, faculty, and staff.
• Screens candidates for admission into clinical placements.
• Serves as the clinical placement advisor.
• Evaluates the field experience history of candidates to determine that their clinical placement ensures they have a background working with diverse learners.
• Works closely with campus administrators, field supervisors, and mentor teachers to handle any educator disposition infractions that may occur with candidates while in their clinical placement.
• Maintain data and reporting systems for:
  Field Experience Placements, Teacher Residency, Clinical Teaching Evaluation, Cooperating Districts, Cooperating Campuses, Mentor Teachers, and Field Supervisors.
• Collects and reviews practicum applications for graduate programs housed in the College of Education.
• Facilitates the training of Field Supervisors on a semester basis.
• Conducts orientations and meetings for Teacher Residents and Clinical Teachers.
• Develops electronic support materials for Field Experience Students, Teacher Residents, Clinical Teachers, Field Supervisors, and Mentor Teachers.
• Develops electronic surveys for program feedback and follow‑up on candidates.
• Attends meetings on and off campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the Texas Administrative Code as applied to field experiences.
• Knowledge of University Educator Preparation Programs.
• Knowledge of School organization and structure.
• Ability to maintain and use databases.
• Ability to use electronic documents, drive, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and school personnel. Able to function in an online environment.
• Ability to manage individuals in the field.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Currently Valid Teacher Certification
• Minimum of three years classroom teaching experience.

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non‑disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942‑2168 or email us at hr.