Job Title

Field Experiences Coordinator - Educator Preparation Services

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Educator Preparation Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Field Experience Coordinator, under direction, provides coordination and management to University processes related to educator certification.

This position is located on-site at the Stephenville, Texas campus and work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Responsibilities:
• Seeks and secures field placements to meet university and Texas Education Agency
(TEA) requirements for education courses requiring field experiences across all Tarleton
campuses.
• Ensures all required TEA documentation related to Field Experiences is completed by
course instructors, cooperating teachers, field supervisors and/or site coordinators and
on file for all Tarleton Teacher Education Program (TEP) students.
• Verifies students’ successful completion of field experience requirements.
• Submits data to TEA for issuance of students’ teaching or professional certificates, in
addition to confirming completions online.
• Compiles and completes data and tracking tables for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Maintains Educator Portal system, related to students and the status in the Tarleton
TEP, including applications for Clinical Teaching and the Yearlong Teacher Residency.
• Serves as liaison between public school district personnel and the University regarding
preparation programs that provide verification of University and TEA rules and
regulations .
• Assign University Field Supervisors to clinical teachers.
• Assist in scheduling, planning, and implementation of Clinical Teacher Orientations and
Teacher Job Fairs.
• Serves on committees and participate in faculty meetings to provide information
required by faculty and students.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Experience working in or with public schools preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of University, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and policies
• Knowledge of the Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure understanding
• Excellent organizational skills.

Other Requirements:

Some travel may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Pay Range:

The target base hourly pay range is $22.60 to $24.04 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.