Company Description:

The College of Saint Rose is a dynamic institution of higher education, enrolling nearly 4,000 students. Located in the City of Albany, the heart of New York State's Capital Region, the College is a private, independent, coeducational institution, defined by dedicated faculty, administrators, and staff, all focused on transforming the lives of our students. Through a strong liberal education curriculum, and professional programs, Saint Rose serves four-year, transfer and graduate students in undergraduate, graduate degree and advanced certificate programs in four academic schools: Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; and Mathematics and Sciences. The College is preparing to celebrate its Centennial in 2020 with the launch of the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan which focuses on global connectedness, student success and fostering creativity and innovation.

Guided by the values of our founders, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, the College is proud of its mission of service to the urban community. As an institution that values inclusion, we seek to attract and employ individuals who reflect the cultural diversity found within our student body, and across the nation and globe.

The Thelma P. Lally School of Education prepares high-quality, distinctive professionals dedicated to supporting diverse populations and committed to social justice. Through the efforts of faculty and collaborative partners, we balance research and practice to positively impact local, national, and global communities. Innovative and integrative scholarship, analysis, and reflection are hallmarks of our teaching practice. Our graduates are ready to incorporate theory and evidence-based practice to meet the demands of our esteemed professions. The on-site Joy C. Emery Educational and Clinical Services Center offers a wide array of services including literacy tutoring, psychoeducational consultations, speech-language evaluations and treatment, and audiological evaluations.

Job Description:

The Coordinator of Field Supervision for the Department of Literacy and Special Education is responsible for the recruitment, assignment, and oversight of field supervisors for the college's graduate and undergraduate special education student teaching clinical placements in early childhood, childhood, and secondary education. This person also works with the Office of Field Placement & Advisement in the identification of appropriate field placements for student teachers and graduate interns in these programs. Additionally, this person serves as liaison between the college, student teachers, graduate interns and cooperating teachers regarding matters related to off-campus field placements.

RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Network with school district administrators in the development of new student teaching opportunities and development of MOUs.


2. Collaborate, on a semester-by-semester basis, with the Teacher Education Department regarding the coordination and assignment of the supervision of student teachers in the following graduate and undergraduate general education programs and/ or levels: Inclusive Early Childhood, Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Certification Only Programs.


3. Recruit, hire, train, and support supervisors in the execution of their duties including the consistent use of the observation protocols.


4. Collaborate with the office of Field Placement and Advisement regarding the placement of student teachers.


5. Assign supervisors to student teachers by area of certification, level, and geographic location.


6. Conduct both a fall and spring student teaching application meeting in coordination with the Office of Field Placement and Advisement.


7. Coordinate professional development for cooperating teachers and supervisors.


8. Cultivate relationships with districts and determine professional development needs that St Rose can fulfill.


9. Problem-solve any field issues between cooperating teachers, supervisors, and student teachers


10. Inform the Dean's secretary of supervisory assignments once all assignments have been completed or if there are any changes in supervisory assignments.


11. Coordinate the portfolio review for graduate and undergraduate dual majors each semester.


12. Coordinate the internship and/or residency programs and coordinate the supervisory assignments of such placements.


13. To collect, analyze and report program student teaching data trends to the Department of Special Education.


14. Supervise 10 graduate special education student teachers in a 30-day summer school placement which includes assigning placements, conducting weekly observations, and seminar support.


15. Supervise 8 student teachers over the course of the fall and 8 in the spring semesters.


16. Teach at least one course per semester as needed by the department.


17. Participate in weekly department meetings.


18. Actively assist the Office of Field Placement & Advisement in assigning student teachers to field placement sites.

Requirements:

1. Master's Degree in Special Education


2. Certification in Special Education


3. At least 5 years of teaching experience in special education


4. Experience teaching in general education as a co-teacher or consultant preferred


5. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills


6. Experience in program coordination, including related planning, implementation, coordination, and recordkeeping


7. Current driver's license and dependable means of transportation for visiting local school districts on a frequent basis


8. Intermediate level computer skills using a Windows based operating system, specifically word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Information:

In addition to a salary, compensation includes comprehensive health and dental benefits, generous time off, a tuition remission plan for employees and dependents, a 403b based retirement plan and wellness programs including the use of our fitness center.

The College of Saint Rose values diversity and abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion/creed, disability, age, national/ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other condition established by law.

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