Job No: 496891
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Stern College for Women
Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
Categories: Clinical Services, Education/Teaching, Academic Administration

Position Summary:

The Clinical Fieldwork and Student Teaching Coordinator/Certifications Officer finds inclusive and culturally diverse classrooms which welcome fieldworkers and student teachers to mentor teacher candidates. The coordinator prepares faculty supervisors, cooperating schools, and cooperating teachers for compliance with NYC & NYS policy and fieldwork and student teaching requirements. The Clinical Fieldwork and Student Teaching Coordinator/Certifications Officer is responsible for data collection, organization and analysis related to clinical experiences, including but not limited to attendance records, observation reports, final evaluations, and AAQEP accreditation expectations. They will work closely with the teacher candidates and with the Education faculty in both the SCW undergraduate and Ferkauf graduate programs and aid students in the completion of their requirements for the Education program.

Qualified candidates will be former classroom educators with certification in early childhood or childhood education, have had extensive classroom teaching experience in grades N-6, and be available during school hours for clinical observations and meetings. The Clinical Fieldwork & Student Teaching Coordinator/Certifications Officer visits schools to evaluate placements and cooperating teachers and may also mentor candidates through the required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Monitor applications to the College & University Education Programs
• Monitor teacher candidates' progression through program gates and document student completion of all necessary requirements to qualify for NYSED state certification
• Orient new and transferring students to the requirements for teacher certification
• Enter fingerprint nominations into the Personnel Eligibility Tracking System (PETS)
• Communicate information about required certification exams
• Prepare orientations for the teacher certification pathway
• Recommend, coordinate, or update information in the College's website and TEAMS platforms
• Complete institutional recommendations and assist alumni with certification issues and glitches
• Communicate policy and protocol changes and monitor compliance of NYSED/ NYCDOE requirements
• Direct students to mandated workshops
• Arrange fieldwork and student teaching placements for teacher candidates
• Field calls from area principals & directors and respond to alumni and public inquiries
• Create and/or update student teaching handbooks or infographics
• Manage collection of workshop certificates and field work hours
• Attend department meetings, NYSED/NYCDOE, & AAQEP meetings to remain current on teacher education and field experience/clinical requirements
• Work with the College & University Education Department Chair to recommend and coordinate updates to the Educator Preparation Program web page and artifacts
• Provide accurate and timely information to teacher candidates in the completion of certification programs in Stern College's Education Department and Ferkauf's Special Education Program
• Perform related data entry duties
• Perform all other duties as assigned

(*Pending relevant background, teaching opportunities in either program)

Experience & Educational Background:

• Master's degree in education
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with public school education is preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word processing, Excel, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, Canvas LMS or similar learning management systems, infographic tools

Skills & Competencies:

• Familiarity with data assessment and reporting including Title II reports
• Familiarity with accreditation processes is preferred
• Confidence in working with database management systems
• Effective communications skills, collegial, and cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated
• Ability to interact collaboratively and professionally with diverse groups
• An appreciation and understanding of working in an inclusive, engaging and diverse college environment
• Culturally sensitive, caring and friendly with a deep understanding and appreciation of a multi-cultural college community and the Jewish traditions of Yeshiva University

Application Instructions:

CV, cover letter and contact information for two references (or two letters of reference)

Salary Range:

$65,000-$75,000

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations - Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/496891/student-teaching-coordinator-certifications-officer

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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