Placement Director

Placement Director Position

Primary Category: Staff

Type of Position: Part-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred

Summary: Secure clinical experiences and student teaching positions for students enrolled in teacher preparation programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain working relationship with administrators and personnel in area school districts and agencies in order to arrange student placements to fulfill observation and teaching requirements.

· Coordinate student placements in schools and agencies to ensure appropriate clinical experiences that match education course requirements.

· Attend Education Unit meetings as necessary to maintain up-to-date knowledge of course requirements and student placement needs.

· Maintain and distribute required placement documents to faculty and school district personnel.

· Act as liaison for faculty and cooperating teachers in field to insure productive and appropriate clinical experiences for students.

· Assist faculty with resolving placement issues or student concerns.

Qualifications:

· Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills

· Teaching experience preferred

· Understanding of diverse populations

Physical Demands: No distinguishing requirements

Work Environment:

· Professional environment

· Must be able to attend meetings and events outside normal working hours

How to Apply/Contact:

Applicants should send a letter of application, resume and three letters of recommendation to Professor Jean Harezlak, Unit Head and Chair, Education Department, Rockford College, 5050 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 or jharezlak@rockford.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.