Reporting Relationship:  Associate Dean of Education
Department: Education

Summary Description:
Develop and maintain relationships with students, school district administrators and teachers, and work with student records and data. Provide administrative support to the Education administration department. Part-time position at 20 hours per week. Benefit Eligible.

 Primary Job Duties:

• Support the placement process for student teachers and program completers/graduates-fully licensed in ensuring alignment with program requirements, and district objectives.
• Create records, track progress, and report status of teacher candidates from program admission, clinical placements through licensure and placement as teacher of record.
• Coordinate the mentorship program for fully licensed teachers placed as teachers of record for three consecutive years.
• Coordinate mentorship matching process, pairing teacher candidates with appropriate mentors based on their needs and goals.
• Support communication between students, faculty advisors, and school administrators to arrange suitable placements and mentorship pairings.
• Maintain up-to-date records of student placements and mentorship pairings, including location, mentor teacher information, and evaluation feedback for students.
• Coordinate orientation and support to student teachers prior to, during their placements both in the clinical and placed as teachers of record as fully certified teachers, including guidelines, resources, and expectations.
• Support orientation to cooperating teacher and university supervisor mentors prior to and during their mentor assignment, including guidelines, resources, and expectations.
• Support associate dean working with school districts and partner institutions to secure diverse and enriching placement opportunities and mentorship pairings for student teachers.
• Monitor the progress of student teachers throughout their placements and mentorship experiences, offering guidance and assistance as needed.
• Gather feedback about placement and mentorship experiences from students, mentors, and school partners to enhance the effectiveness of the program.
• Stay informed about trends and developments in teacher education and internship programs, integrating best practices into placement processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to student teaching placements and mentorship assignments.
• Collaborate with career placement office to assist teacher candidates.
• Contribute to the overall success of the teacher education program through participation in meetings, committees, and special projects as assigned.
• Assist with Title II. Grant and TSPC reports.
• Collect, organize, and report student data needed for the grant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities: 

• Participate in Warner Pacific University professional development opportunities
• Adhere to University policies and procedures
• Demonstrate a commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the University and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement
• Exhibit commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disabilities
• Maintain confidential department records and files

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree preferably in education, special education, Educational Administration, or any teaching credential
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy and work effectively in order to adapt and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• At least two years of experience in a project coordination role
• Experience/training in Teacher Education Programs
• Experience working with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited higher education institution
• Knowledge of TSPC rules and regulations
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Experience in grant funded projects

Physical Demands – Work Environment: 
The position is located in a typical office environment.  Professional/business casual attire is required.

Warner Pacific University’s Mission: Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving, Hispanic-serving, liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.

Warner Pacific University’s Commitment to Diversity: Warner Pacific University is committed to hiring staff and faculty with an intentionality that demonstrates the importance of having an employee community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the students we serve. In the fall of 2024, more than 57% of our traditional students were racially or ethnically diverse. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employee Agreement:
Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.
 
Warner Pacific’s students, faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individual’s behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community, there may be cause for institutional involvement, regardless of where the situation occurs.
 
Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on University property, in its vehicles, or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Warner Pacific provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status and any other status protected by laws and regulations to which Warner Pacific is subject.  All employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, and terminations are made in a manner that does not discriminate against individuals in the categories discussed above.  Because Warner Pacific is a Christian liberal arts University, the University exercises its legal right to hire Christian employees to fulfill its mission and purpose.

In order to be considered an applicant for this position, please complete our online employment application at https://warnerpacific.catsone.com/careers/1611-General 

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