Placement Coordinator, School of Education Bakersfield

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

Job Status:

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Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors all placement competency completion for candidates in all SOE programs including fieldwork and clinical practice. Ensures that competencies have been met before recommendation for fieldwork and/or clinical initial placement or advancement

• Participates in assessment and evaluation of all placement and sites. Responsible for reporting assessment and evaluation data related to fieldwork and clinical practice to program directors the credential analyst and Associate Deans.

• Responsible for candidate placement based on the credential(s) and/or added authorizations for which the candidate is seeking

• Ensures a diversity of settings that enable candidates to develop the knowledge skills and dispositions necessary to demonstrate a positive impact on all students learning

• Liaison between district partnersuniversity supervisors PLNU faculty and all SOE candidates

• Recommends to respective program faculty all candidates who have not met screening requirements and need a clinical practice interview

• Collaborates with the MAT Program Director to ensure the selection of diverse clinical educators that meet state and/or national requirements to supervise and provide support for candidates during clinical practice experiences

• Ensures that each district with a placement has a signed MOU prior to placing a candidate

• Works closely with the Assessment System Coordinator on the timely submission and uploading of data

• Communicates with master teachers regarding candidate/intern placement training requirements and assessment

• In collaboration with the MAT Program Director and Credential Analyst assigns university supervisors to candidates and interns by credential(s)

• Collaborates with respective Associate Deans for additional university supervisor hiring needs

• Provides administrative support for university supervisor meetings trainings and accurate section creation for payroll

• Communicates with university supervisors for candidate assessments

• Collaborates as needed with the Coordinator of Outreach

• Attends advisory council meetings graduate student orientations district partnership events as requested and other events as invited

• Presents placement orientation to candidates

• Submits handbook revisions as needed

• Monitors fieldwork and clinical practice website for accuracy of information

• Communicates specific hiring requests from district partners to candidates

• Stays abreast of changing institutional and accreditation information including admissions requirements new programs course changes deadlines important dates costs expanding facilities updates in college-wide initiatives transfer requirements and state and federal mandates

• Engages in professional development activities including but not limited to memberships in professional organizations; attendance at conferences workshops division and department training sessions; stay current with information technology skills

• Serves as a resource for faculty

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree required

• California Teaching Credential preferred

• Three years of teaching or equivalent related experience in public or private schools required

• Prior experience in higher education setting with a diverse student population preferred

• Demonstrates creative problem solving skills that are solution focused

• Exercises important interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with candidates faculty and staff

• Maintains a well-organized and professional workspace

• Works with frequent interruptions and produces job assignments in an accurate and timely manner

• Understanding of and a commitment to the mission and purpose of PLNU

• Knowledgeable of FERPA regulations and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Ability to work independently prioritize multiple projects and requests and work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and within a collaborative work environment

• Outstanding customer service skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Strong working knowledge or willingness to learn California Commission on Teaching Credentials (CCTC) administrative rules and CAEP standards

• Must have reliable transportation to travel between work and partner sites

• Computer proficiency including word processing spreadsheets and database management; especially with MS Office and Google G Suite required

• Proficiency in Taskstream preferred

• Proficiency in Workday preferred

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.

• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting for periods greater than one hour. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard mouse and monitor. Vision to read documents e-mail and other correspondence and reports on paper and computer monitor. Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Will also stand stoop push pull and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.

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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.