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rDirector of Master of Arts in Teaching Program Recruitment, Licensure and Residency

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rCategory: rrAdministrative, Professional & Staff Positions

rDepartment: DEAN, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rPosted: Mar 27, 2024

rCloses: Open Until Filledr

rType: FT - Temporary

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About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a \"Best Midwestern College\" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 7,500 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: June 1, 2024; this is a temporary 3-year position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate all aspects of the two-year MAT Program residency; provide potential candidates with comprehensive program information; and complete all Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)-required licensure entitlement processes for both the Educator Licensure with Stipulations endorsed for Alternative Provisional Educator (ELS-APE) and the full Professional Educator License (PEL).

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• A Master\'s degree from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of and experience within the United States PK-12 teacher education system.
• 4 or more years of teaching in a United States PK-12 public school.
• Experience as a field supervisor for education students in clinical settings.
• Experience guiding students through college/university level academic programs, policies, and regulations.
• Experience working within an information technologies system.
• Experience training others to use Google Suite Applications.
• Experience providing professional development to new teachers.
• Experience leading virtual meetings with Zoom, including the use of breakout rooms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and balance a variety of tasks at once.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability and desire to work evenings as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience guiding students through WIU\'s academic policies and regulations.
• Working with WIU\'s information technologies system is highly preferred.
• Experience with the Danielson Evaluation system.
• Experience with alternative licensure programs.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Experience writing grant proposals.
• Experience hiring and supervising individuals.

Additional Information:

The Department:

The position is located in the Office of Teacher Education located in the College of Education and Human Services. The Office of Teacher Education supports teacher education and graduate education programs and serves the needs of students, alumni, and the professional community. The Office works with prospective students, current students, alumni, and those seeking initial or subsequent licensure or who have questions about licensure; endorsements; or other teacher, school service personnel, or administrative matters.

THE UNIVERSITY:

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Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities no -residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral