Field Experiences Specialist

Position Information

Montana State University Billings (MSUB) invites applications for the position of Field Experience Specialist within the College of Education from interested individuals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds. The Field Experience Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the College of Educations Educator Preparation Program (EPP), which includes Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Reading, and School Counseling programs.

This position is responsible for designing, communicating, evaluating, and continually improving all K-12 field experience systems and placements to ensure alignment with Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) requirements, state rules, and MSUBs commitment to preparing highly effective educators. The Specialist serves as the liaison between MSUB and school district partners to ensure successful standards-based clinical placements.

Position Details

Position Number: Department: Provost & VC, Academic Affairs Division, College of Education Appointment Type: Classified Contract Term: Fiscal Year, Semester If other, specify: From date, If other specify, End date FLSA Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE FTE: 1.0

Benefits

Eligible: Yes Compensation: Hourly Salary, Salary range of $20.50 to $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type: Classified, Hourly If other, please specify: Recruitment Type: Open

Position Overview

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region. Here are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work-life balance: 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation: 15 days per year
• Sick Leave: Earned at an accrual rate of 0.0416125 for each hour in pay status
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver: Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness: Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits: Robust and affordable
• Opportunities for career growth: A variety of career paths
• Campus vibrancy: Coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
• Beautiful campus environment: MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process student applications for Practicum Placements. • Coordinate with appropriate school districts to place students in appropriate clinical experiences. • Assignment of supervisors to students in clinical experiences. • Supervision of students in clinical experience. • Design and facilitate training and support for faculty, university supervisors, and cooperating teachers in accordance with the PEPPS standards and COE instructional framework. • Recruit and supervise university supervisors and recruit cooperating teachers. • Develop and implement practicum and student teaching seminars in coordination with faculty of record. • Work in collaboration with all academic departments, including those in other colleges, to maintain essential communication and alignment to specific field experiences within each major. • Coordinate with faculty advisors, field supervisors, and students to address difficulties and conflicts that arise within field experiences. • Create and maintain the student teaching handbook. • Oversee and coordinate field placements for undergraduate and graduate programs, including elementary, secondary, reading, special education, and school counseling. • Coordinate with the Licensure Specialist regarding criminal background reports determining eligibility for placements. • Develop and maintain Memorandums of Understanding with school districts. • Coordinate with the director of Montanas Teacher Residency Program for placements. • Coordinate with other Field Experience Coordinators for all placements in our region. • Collaborate with the accreditation lead on curating and disseminating key assessments. • Manage and curate program key assessments in the appointed online data system, e.g., Experienceable Learning Cloud. • Stay up to date on all the requirements of the multiple pathways to teacher licensure in coordination with the Licensure Specialist and the accreditation faculty member. • Attends and relays information from state OPI, national NASDTEC meetings, and the Montana Council of the Deans Meetings.

Qualities

• Attention to detail. • Organization skills. • Skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other data management systems. • Ability to maintain the storage of confidential information and data sets. • Ability to give feedback on performance to students working in field experiences. • Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve with students, faculty, and staff. • Skills using computers and technology for data storage and analysis systems. • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including faculty, higher education administration, department chairs, dean, K-12 administration, and staff, K-12 teachers, and school counselors.

Required Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills: Education Required: Bachelors degree in education or related field. Experience Required: • Worked in a P-12 setting as a teacher or administrator for at least 3 years. • Working independently with minimal supervision. • Communicating verbally, technologically, and in the written word. • Using appropriate computer programs specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and other MSUB systems. • Maintaining and storing confidential information. • Developing and maintaining professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff, teachers, and school districts at large. • Coordinating resources and directing teams to achieve program goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills: Education Preferred: Masters degree in education or related field. Experience Preferred: • Has supervised teacher candidates in the field. • Experience working in higher education. • In-depth knowledge of COECLASSCHPS program requirements.

Special Requirements

Physical Demands: This position has supervisory duties.

Special Instructions

Summary: Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Quick Link for Internal Postings: http://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7643

Diversity Statement

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities, nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services as defined in state and federal law, veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.

In support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veterans preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humreseeos.htm