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Education
education.umbc.edu
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| Position Overview: |
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking a PDS Placement Coordinator for the Department of Education. The incumbent will work with the Program Coordinators, Professional Development Schools (PDS), school system personnel and the Director of Field Experience and Clinical Practice (DFECP) to place interns and field placement students at approved sites prior to the start of each semester, support candidates in the field during the semester, and support PDS administration throughout the year.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. Tuition remission for UMBC courses is available.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
Securing Placements
- Securing lists of candidates needing placement from Program Coordinators, along with special circumstances for placement consideration and program/course-specific requirements.
- Confirming school, mentor, contact information, and possibilities in the PDS sites before placing an intern outside the PDS network.
- Reaching out to district coordinators to place candidates outside of our PDS network.
- Collaborating with the DFECP on special cases.
- Collecting and reviewing fingerprinting/criminal disclosure information for interns and field placement students and recording receipt in database prior to passing on paperwork to the DFECP.
Placement Support
- Maintaining database of placements with pertinent information for related reports; providing DFECP and school system contacts with spreadsheets of interns, field placement students, and contact information prior to the start of each semester.
- Ensuring timely mailing of packets for interns, mentors, and supervisors prior to each semester in consultation with Program Coordinators and DFECP.
- Sending out and collecting contract letters for mentors.
- Communicating promptly with Program Coordinators and DFECP regarding problematic placement cases and referring requests from interns for placement changes to DFECP.
Liaison and Supervision
- Building ongoing relationships over time with school personnel in regard to placements.
- Serving as a liaison with partner schools to support interns, mentors, and other personnel at the school.
- Supporting OFECP professional development opportunities for interns, mentors, and supervisors.
- Supervising up to 5-10 intern candidates in the field–this involves observing, coaching, and evaluating the candidates about once a month during each semester.
Other duties as assigned.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Master’s degree preferably in education or a related field
- Current or expired state teaching license, and at least five years of experience teaching in public schools
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or other education-specific field
- School supervisory or administrative experience
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three personal references.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester at UMBC.
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary: $58,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Contractual, Contingent II |
| Additional Information: |
Please note that this is a full-time contractual staff position. The contract term will be for a one-year period, with the option to renew. |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |