Clinical Education Experience Coordinator

Salary: See Position Description

Location: Lakewood Ranch

Job Type:

Department: Education Programs

Job Number:

Closing: Continuous

Description

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day workweek during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

Visit the https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Clinical Education Field Experience Coordinator at State College of Florida plays a critical role in supporting SCF's Educator Preparation Institute (EPI), Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs. This position is responsible for designing, communicating, evaluating, and continually improving all K-12 field experience systems and placements to ensure alignment with Florida Department of Education requirements, state statutes, and SCF's commitment to preparing highly effective educators. The Coordinator serves as the liaison between SCF and regional school district partners to ensure successful, standards-based clinical placements.

Initial Rank and Salary will be determined at the time of offer.

This is a Full-Time Faculty position, with a $1,000 stipend with 6ILH release time to be paid over the summer. The role requires a commitment of 20 days of availability during the summer period.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

• Ensure students receive clear, consistent communication and instruction about all field experience types, practicum, final internship, demonstration of mastery, and specialized placements (e.g., Reading, ESOL, ESE)-and develop materials to clarify expectations and distinctions among these stages.

• Coordinate clinical field placements for SCF education students, including practicum, internship, and demonstration of mastery experiences.

• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding district schools, as well as charter and private institutions.

• Match students with certified, clinically trained mentor teachers in appropriate certification areas.

• Ensure compliance with Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs), Reading Competencies, and relevant course and certification standards.

• Organize and facilitate pre-service student orientations and field placement briefings.

• Support students in completing all required compliance documentation, including background checks and fingerprinting.

• Maintain accurate, confidential placement records using the designated tracking system.

• Collaborate with program faculty and Clinical Educator Trainers (CETs) to support student success and timely documentation of field experience milestones.

• Contribute to program quality improvement through data collection, reporting, and alignment for curriculum review, Board of Trustees reports, and state program approval.

• Assist with educator preparation program reporting, including EPI Annual Reports, FLDOE compliance audits, and accreditation requirements.

• Provide regular updates to the Dean of Nursing and Education in coordination with the Department Chair.

• Support students' understanding of the field experience process through timely guidance, documentation, and individualized support.

• In collaboration with the Education Department, develop and maintain a Clinical Educator Trainers (CETs) Training and Recognition Program.

• Develop and maintain an Early Alert and Academic Coaching System for education students.

• Maintain Field Experience and Compliance Policies and Procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Design and maintain transparent, student-facing systems for managing placements, timelines, and compliance documentation.

• Evaluate placement systems and protocols using student feedback, placement outcomes, and partner input to improve clarity and accessibility.

• Align placement systems with evolving program structures, state requirements, and community partner needs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students regarding field experience expectations and placement logistics.

• Provide accessible communication and documentation explaining differences between field experiences, including timelines, compliance steps, and responsibilities.

• Conduct informational sessions and workshops (in-person or virtual) to prepare students for field experiences and professional expectations.

• Develop and distribute student-facing resources such as field experience handbooks, orientation materials, and FAQs.

• Maintain and update formal policies and procedures related to field placements and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with Education Department leadership to ensure consistency between policies, advising, and program expectations.

• Implement and analyze periodic surveys and reflections from students and mentor teachers to assess placement quality and guide continuous improvement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

Degree and credit hour requirements must be met in accordance with the criteria for accreditation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and specific program accreditation requirements. Master's degree in education or related field from a regionally accredited institution and at least three years of K-12 instructional experience required. Must have experience in clinical education with students in the clinical environment. Knowledge of teacher preparation standards, clinical education models, and effective instructional practices is required.

• Relevant Experience:

Preferred qualifications include experience in postsecondary educator preparation; familiarity with Florida Reading, ESOL, ESE, and EPI requirements; and knowledge of FLDOE approval, compliance, and credentialing processes. Also preferred are skills in using student tracking systems (e.g., Project Concert), managing equitable placements, and collaborating with diverse partners, including district HR and school administrators, as well as an understanding of regional education settings across public, charter, and alternative schools.

Supervisory Experience:

Prior experience supervising students or mentoring co-workers

• Language Ability:

Exceptional communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

• Math Ability:

N/A

• Reasoning Ability:

Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal and practice issues affecting clinical education and students.

• Computer Skills:

Must demonstrate effective use of instructional technology and be familiar with current office hardware and software.

• Certificates and Licenses:

Current or previous Florida professional educator certification.

Responsibility for People and Property:

N/A

Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

Routine contact with SCF students, faculty, and staff.

• External Contacts:

This position will have routine contact with the academic community, multiple school district placement systems, clinical agencies, and accreditation agencies.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Hybrid on-campus and field-based work environment.

Travel to SCF campuses and regional K-12 partner schools is required.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, use manual dexterity, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening requirments. Visit the https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening for more information .

Satement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

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