Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of the Lurie College of Education receives work direction from the Director of Field Experience with a dotted line of reporting to the Department Chairs for Teacher Education and Special Education. The Assistant Director will be partial work lead for the Field Placement and Special Projects Coordinator. The Assistant Director of Field Experience will provide overall program management and oversight to field education in the Teacher Education and Special Education Departments at San José State University. The Assistant Director of Field Experience will serve as the Departments’ primary resource for planning, supporting, and implementing a comprehensive field education program for credential candidates that aligns with the College’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. The Assistant Director will collaborate with the Office of Field Experience, Department Chairs, faculty, and others on projects related to improving field experiences for credential candidates.

The Assistant Director will oversee, assign, and support field supervisors and work closely with faculty to provide an integrated approach to student teaching and intern experiences in alignment with the College’s strategic plan and each Program’s learning objectives. The Assistant Director serves as the operational lead for field experience, providing day-to-day direction and support to field supervisors and students in the field, primarily through mentoring the University Supervisors who work directly with candidates. The Assistant Director leads the field pod working group and provides partial work direction to the Field Placement Coordinator in coordinating placement needs. This may include establishing new district partnerships and strengthening existing ones to support the quantity, quality, and variety of field placements needed so that SJSU remains a high priority for partner school districts.

The Assistant Director will collaborate with relevant SJSU Departments’ faculty members and supervise field supervisors to support any needed course design or redesign to support practice. The Assistant Director will also collaborate with Lurie’s faculty and partner school districts to develop professional learning opportunities for those engaged with supporting the field experience within and across programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Use of substantial judgment and collaboration in the analysis, interpretation, development, integration, and application of the Departments’ field experience policies and practice in a cycle of continual improvement to align with Program Learning Outcomes and the Lurie College’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Maintain a strong student support focus across the Departments using existing practices with a humanizing and transformative approach.
• Collaborate with regional partners on pre-professional experience partnerships.
• Manage a webpage presence and periodically convey field experience updates via a newsletter.
• Support efforts to attract and recruit mentor teachers and supervisors.
• Lead monthly supervisor meetings; design and facilitate professional learning for supervisors to support and deepen their understanding of mentoring novice teachers and updated credential requirements.
• Lead the field pod, communicate as needed with Mentor Teachers and University Supervisors on program requirements, university curriculum, deadlines, and candidate progress, and serve as their primary point of operational support in the field.
• Serve as operational lead for the field, organizing and assigning supervisor caseloads and providing ongoing mentorship and support to University Supervisors in their work with candidates and school-site partners.
• Update the Student Teaching Field Guide/Handbook for each program.
• Field complaints and concerns from candidates about supervisors, mentor teachers, and placements and communicate and/or refer them to the Credential Program Advisor or Chair as needed.
• Prepare MOUs for teacher candidates transitioning to a substitute position during their field placement.
• Maintain working relationships with regional school district partners to support field placements.
• Serve as a key advisor providing expertise, oversight, and leadership to the Departments’ Leadership Teams, faculty, and staff which have broad policy and pedagogical impact on program structure, curricula, and advising; accountable for developing and evaluating short- and long-term goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the oversight of adherence to CTC field experience requirements for student teaching, internships, and other field experiences.
• Work with the Director of Field Experiences and the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation (CFETI) to identify and develop resources for mentoring and facilitating the development of supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead and support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by guiding teams in the effective adoption and integration of emerging technologies across programs, services, and operations.
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in field experience research, policies, and practice.
• Proficiency in understanding and analyzing complex problems from a future-oriented and broad interactive perspective, with a readiness to develop proactive solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills, complemented by exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Robust organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with practices associated with guiding communities of practice towards change.
• Capability to operate independently in a self-directed environment and collaboratively as part of an interactive team.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining assessment and accreditation documentation for accountability purposes.
• Leadership in professional development initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in applying expertise to complex problems related to field experience, including familiarity with pertinent laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in presenting ideas and concepts in written or presentation formats and employing consultative and facilitation skills to achieve consensus.
• Competence in engaging with representatives from public and private entities and managing potentially sensitive situations.
• Commitment to staying informed and current through self-directed professional reading, building professional connections within and outside SJSU, participating in professional development courses, and attending and presenting at regional and national conferences.
• Remain current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with job-alike and complementary roles at SJSU and elsewhere, participate in professional development courses, attend and present at regional and national conferences.
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the responsible, ethical, and equitable use of AI and related technologies, including awareness of data privacy, bias mitigation, accessibility, and compliance considerations.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job‑related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of experience teaching in a middle or high school with a single subject credential.
• At least two years of experience teaching in a special education classroom with an education specialist credential.
• Experience in public school teaching across various levels, including TK-12 and/or special education.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience in research, policies, and practices related to field experience.
• Proficiency in utilizing and adapting to technological tools for effective communication, such as Google suite, Zoom, and Canvas or similar Learning Management Systems.
• Experience in supporting teacher candidates and/or new educators.
• Understanding or comparable knowledge of Lurie College's teacher preparation standards, State certification requirements, and regional public school needs.
• Familiarity with the CTC Teaching Performance Expectations and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Educator Preparation Program Standards (Common and Program).
• Knowledge of Teacher Residency and Intern Teaching Programs.
• Minimum of three years of experience in promoting diversity among faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong alignment with and dedication to Lurie College's mission and vision, including a commitment to ongoing professional growth to stay abreast of field developments.
• Proven dedication to integrating the College's mission and vision in student support, policies, and practice.
• Relevant professional experience in the application and implementation of field experience in educator training.
• Understanding or comparable knowledge of Lurie College's field experience practices, regional placement contexts, State certification standards, and the interdisciplinary nature of this domain.
• Experience and a track record in faculty development within field experience environments and proven collaborative skills in shaping field experience policies, practices, and curricula.

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional IV
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,667/month – $7,184/month
CSU Salary Range: $6,320/month - $9,014/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: October 22, 2026 through November 5, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

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