Director, Student Teaching

Seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as the Director of Student Teaching in the Department of Education. This position is designed for individuals who have a passion for the field of education and K12 teaching. The role of Director of Student Teaching is a pivotal one responsible for among other things coordinating placements hiring and training supervisors monitoring student teacher progress and designing and implementing targeted Seminars of Support! As the final touchpoint with the College they represent the capstone experience for students. The position requires a high level of confidentiality attentiontodetail organizational skills and professional behavior.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Liaise with school districts and teacher candidates to secure undergraduate (and graduate as needed) student teaching placements in alignment with teacher candidates areas of license
Coordinate all communications related to student teaching
Plan and facilitate student teaching orientations mock interviews annual education career fair and endofsemester student teaching celebrations and honors
Recruit train assign and evaluate University Supervisors
Manage communications with host/cooperating teachers
Update and distribute Student Teaching Handbooks for teacher candidates host/cooperating teaching and University Supervisors
Distribute and manage surveys (teacher candidates host/cooperating teachers University Supervisors principals)
Attend and participate in monthly department meetings
Ability to use technology

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree required masters degree preferred
A demonstrated record of successful teaching experience in K12 education for a minimum of 5 years
Strong understanding of evidencebased and inclusive practices in planning teaching and assessment
Attention to detail
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive academic environment.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following documents to Link below:

1. A cover letter addressing qualifications
2. Resume
3. A list of three professional references (with contact information).

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About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving ChicagoMilwaukee corridor Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs transformative learning opportunities and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus an 80acre arboretum with stunning lake views is home to 2600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847 Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people including members of ethnic minorities women veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender expression gender identity sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

This position requires a background screening

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