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Teacher Education Program Licensure & Accreditation Specialist
Location:
Mcminnville, OR
Description:
The Education Department is recruiting for an experienced professional to join the team as a Teacher Education Program Licensure & Accreditation Specialist. In collaboration with Director of Teacher Education, coordinate, document, and report on accreditation data and support compliance with university, department, state, accrediting body, and federal policies. This position requires extremely strong skills with data management software, Office 365, data analytics & presentation. Requires advanced professional writing skills and effective organization and communication with a variety of stakeholders (state commission, administration, faculty, staff, students). Accuracy with data management and detail oriented work is essential. Experience in the field of education is desirable. A review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until filled. Work Schedule: This is a part-time position, scheduled to work 20 hours per week (12-months). Possibility to work 24 hours per week (10-months - August 15 - June 15). Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Licensure Responsibilities: Attend state licensure meetings and maintain communication with Teacher Standards and Practices Commission ( TSPC) as needed. Assist the Director of Teacher Education in educating students, faculty, and other stakeholders on state licensure requirements as well as changes to TSPC Oregon Administrative Rules. Maintain/update advising information and student licensure requirement progress in a central location (Master Sheets); partnering with Academic Advisors to ensure student success in the Education program. Review and collect class projections. Review advising plans with a critical eye to ensure accuracy; double check advising plans for sufficient completion of licensure requirements (coursework, Teacher Education Program (TEP) applications, testing, student teaching, etc). Educate students on licensure requirements through presentations and individual support. Research licensure requirements in other states. Prepare and maintain licensure and transition point data collection (TEP applications, etc). Work with the Program Coordinator to maintain and update systems to track field experiences each semester to ensure compliance with state regulations; report data in an accurate and coherent way to the department. Assess student files for program completion documents and work with TSPC on licensure qualifications, paperwork, and recommendations. Submit program completion reports to TSPC. Prepare student archive files for state licensure audits. Assist with unit and program reviews. Accreditation Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Teacher Education with preparing and validating reports for university, state, accrediting body, and federal agencies with efficiency and accuracy. Track teacher candidate program progress: ensure program and student compliance with state licensure and accreditation requirements and maintain and update accurate systems for said tracking. Maintain and update data systems and software to track field experiences each semester to ensure compliance with state regulations; report data in an accurate and coherent way to the department. Collaborate with faculty to support ongoing program redesign in accordance with accreditation requirements. Maintain, update, analyze and store assessment and demographic data and create presentations reports, per state and accreditation requirements. Update and maintain Teacher Preparation Program policies and procedures in all documents, records, and websites. Update the Education Department Accreditation website annually. Assist the Director in educating students, faculty, and other stakeholders on state and national accreditation requirements. Assist the Director with surveys for accreditation (Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms, Google Forms) as well as qualitative data collection (focus groups, accreditation projects, Consortium, Advisory committees). Organize and prepare for these data collection tasks, collect data such as survey results, meeting minutes, transcriptions, and recordings. Analyze these data and present them in ways that are easy for others to understand and interpret. Maintain a data collection calendar. Assist with Title II data collection and reporting. Present data to faculty at accreditation meetings. Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience, or three years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Ability to identify and solve problems, both independently and collaboratively, in a team- oriented, dynamic setting. Project and/or program management skills, i.e. tracking student program requirements; program, accreditation, and licensure requirements. Advanced computer skills, i.e. spreadsheets, data management software, Office 365, data analytics & presentation, merging documents, word processing, email, Internet research, and electronic forms; proven ability to learn new digital skills. Well-developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to interact with state agencies; public school administrators and teachers; and college faculty, students and staff. Demonstrate commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and equity. Advanced professional writing skills. Accuracy with data management and detailed oriented work is essential. Experience in the field of education is desirable. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is sedentary in nature and is performed in an office environment. Constant seeing, hearing, talking, sitting, repetitive motion of wrists, hands and fingers. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs. Occasional carrying, pushing, or lifting to 10 pounds. Occasional exposure to weather elements when walking from building to building on campus. Linfield University enrolls a diverse student body; 60% of students are New Majority students composed of students of color, first-generation, transfer, and Pell-eligible students. Additionally, Linfield University is an emerging Hispanic serving institution and actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Linfield Education Department believes that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We believe that systemic barriers disproportionately hurt the most marginalized people in society - including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and people who identify as LGBTQ. We believe that these communities must be centered in order to break down those barriers in education. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts. Linfield Education Department Mission: Linfield's teacher education program prepares students within the context of a strong liberal arts tradition that promotes a culture of engagement and excellence; integrated teaching and learning; global and multicultural understanding; and experiential learning through ongoing field experiences. Linfield's education faculty prepare teacher education candidates who understand and apply multiple theories of learning and content knowledge; develop dispositions and strategies for advocating for all learners; and reflect and act on their own behaviors and on the teaching and learning process. Candidates are prepared for service in educational settings within Oregon, across the nation, and throughout the world. Application Procedure: To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following as ONE combined pdf document. Review of applications begins immediately and will be accepted until filled. Cover Letter Resume Statement outlining the applicant's plan for contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Linfield community IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION: In order to create the healthiest face-to-face learning environment possible, Linfield University is requiring that all faculty, staff, and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees should be fully vaccinated no later than two weeks prior to arriving on campus. To be fully vaccinated, employees will need to have one COVID-19 booster shot when eligible. Employees must submit their documentation at least seven days prior to arrival on campus. People who have tested positive for COVID-19 will still be required to show proof of vaccination. Linfield's COVID-19 vaccine policy, including requirements for compliance and exemptions, is available at https://linfield.edu/coronavirus-update/vaccine.html . About Linfield University: Linfield University is an independent, nonprofit university with two physical campuses. The main campus, located in McMinnville, Oregon is on 189 park-like acres just south of the charming historic downtown. The School of Nursing, located in northeast Portland, Oregon, is located on 20 acres. Linfield also has a growing eCampus. Since 1858, Linfield has connected a traditional liberal arts experience with practical education through 57 majors, including wine studies, sport management and nursing. Linfield also offers interdisciplinary graduate degrees in business, nursing, education and sports sciences. Linfield University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With a relentless focus on student success, Linfield is committed to a mission of connecting learning, life and community. Linfield enrolls approximately 1,800 students from around the nation and globe each year. Thirty-seven percent of Linfield's undergraduate students are first-generation college students, and more than one-third are U.S. students of color. Linfield competes in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference and holds the national record, across all divisions, for consecutive winning football seasons (dubbed "The Streak"). U.S. News & World Report has named Linfield one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation when it comes to social mobility for four years in a row. See more of Linfield's accolades at linfield.edu/rankings . The university's two physical locations showcase the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and a meaningful connection between the university and its community. Just 1-2 hours from either location are the snow-peaked mountains of the Oregon Cascades or the Pacific Ocean shoreline. McMinnville and Portland are both highly ranked for their access to outdoor recreation, as well as top locations for foodies and wine enthusiasts. Although the school retains a historic affiliation with the American Baptist Church, Linfield's employees and students are not bound by the religious requirements of its founders. Linfield warmly welcomes all those who seek out Linfield's exemplary educational and career opportunities. Linfield offers a generous comprehensive benefit plan, which includes pro-rated healthcare, retirement plan, life insurance, and short/long term disability, Paid Time Off, 8 paid holidays, and Winter Break. Another amazing and valuable benefit for employees, as well as their spouse/domestic partner and dependents, is tuition remission. You and your dependents will have access to our Athletics Complex, including two weight rooms, racquetball courts, a basketball court, swimming pool, track, and indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and a 1.5 mile outdoor wellness trail. For those who are sports enthusiasts, you and your dependents can attend all Linfield athletic events on campus for free (except NCAA playoffs). Additional perks include 20% merchandise & clothing discount at our Barnes & Noble Bookstore, access to Microsoft Office 365 on your personal devices, and a Starbucks conveniently located on campus. We Value Diversity: Linfield University is actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts.
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Linfield University Staff
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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