Teacher Preparation Coordinator

About the role

The Teacher Preparation Coordinator supports the Department of Education and Classical Learning at the University of Dallas. Key responsibilities include providing administrative support, coordinating clinical teaching experiences, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support of a department's routine business and academic activities.
• Act as the first point of contact for the department, promoting a welcoming and collaborative environment for students, faculty, and external constituents.
• Aid students seeking certification or an education concentration.
• Coordinate clinical teaching experiences, including procurement of appropriate field placements.
• Serve as University Field Supervisor by conducting formal observations of student teachers, providing constructive feedback, and evaluating clinical performance.
• Keep current on all changes in rules in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and maintain timely correspondence with Texas Education Agency (TEA) representatives.
• Maintain accurate student records including files of students seeking certification, such as Educator Preparation Program (EPP) application preparation, transcript evaluation, online database (ECOS) management, and placement file monitoring.
• Correspond with TEA and participate in meetings and trainings essential to accreditation and certification.
• Collect, maintain, and prepare reports for the department with data pertaining to teacher certification as required by TEA and the Registrar.
• Collaborate with faculty and ensure completion of TEA accreditation audits and other certification reporting.
• Assist with coordinating admittance into the teacher certification program.
• Provide faculty updates regarding changes in TEA policies and standards and monitor and update the department assessment procedures/systems to ensure compliance.
• Monitor students' progress throughout the teacher education program.
• Answer public inquiries regarding certification programs at University of Dallas and conduct/participate in information sessions for interested students.
• Cook with the University Library regarding the Clodfelter Children’s Library.

Requirements

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate.
• Three (3) years of successful K-12 teaching experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills (particularly with TEA systems).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Experience with educator preparation programs and/or clinical supervision.

Benefits

UD offers competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.