Director Field Experiences, Certification Officer

Job Title    Director–Field Experiences/Certification Officer

Nature of Work    
Administers and oversees all practicum and student teaching field experiences for teacher education candidates, based on the established policies and procedures.  This includes arranging initial placements for candidates, overseeing completion of field experience requirements, addressing issues/concerns related to field experiences, and collecting/analyzing both formative and summative evaluations and related data.  This individual also administers and oversees all certification and recertification processes and procedures for teacher education candidates, including the preparation and submission of related documentation to the Nebraska Department of Education. This is a highly visible role overseeing projects and processes that have a significant impact on the School of Education. 

Required Qualifications    
Master’s degree
Preferred Qualifications    
A working knowledge of Nebraska Teacher Certification and procedures for the requirements of an accredited teacher education program is strongly preferred.

   
Other Requirements    
Offers depend on successful background check. 
Salary Information    $61,746 - $65,000 DOE/Q

Posting Number    PS1459P

General Information    
Peru State College’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska.  The state’s first college, Peru State offers a unique mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management.  Peru State College is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System.

EEO Statement    
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement    This position is subject to Veterans Preference.