Directors of Field Experiences

Job Title

Director of Field Experiences and Clinical Practice

Job Location

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, United States

Job Overview

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing field experiences, specifically internships for UMBC teacher education candidates.
• Collaborate with school district partners, UMBC faculty, and staff to ensure candidates gain hands-on experience in their area of certification.
• Align with MSDE and COMAR requirements on remote, office, and field-based experiences.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation starting at $91,000.
• Over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full-time roles.
• Tuition remission available.

Responsibilities

• Manage collaboration with academic departments and the Sherman program to identify internship opportunities.
• Collaborate with school districts, faculty, and staff to establish and maintain relationships and school partnerships.
• Develop and implement a field experience program for undergraduate and graduate teacher education candidates.
• Create innovative internships and collaborate with school districts to support grow-your-own programs.
• Hiring and supervising supervisors, liaisons, and mentor teachers.
• Manage fiscal responsibilities of the Office of Field Experience and Clinical Practice.
• Foster an innovative spirit to grow programs and recruit and retain students.
• Facilitate the planning of professional development for faculty and inquiry into teaching and learning.
• Oversee the development and operations of all relationships and field experiences.
• Address issues that arise in internships and field experiences.
• Establish a supervisor/school-based liaison framework to provide support, supervision, and professional development.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate student teaching programs and create handbooks and orientation materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, background checks, and safety requirements.
• Oversee teacher education candidates throughout the internship process.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of field experience programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain and update Memorandums of Understanding with PDS and partner districts.
• Collaborate with teacher preparation partner schools through engagement in statewide meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in classroom teaching and educational administration.
• Five years of supervisory experience.

We're excited for you to apply!