Placement Officer, Education
Dead Line: May 7, 2022
- Negotiates the day-to-day activities and long term priorities of the Practicum Office;
- Ensure each placement meets division and subject area needs of students;
- Ensure appropriate match of student to placement, working with faculty, chair and directors to address specific needs as required;
- Communicate regularly with students and with practicum advisors involved with placement supervision.
- Seek placements in the Ontario public school system, as well as in alternative, out-of-region, outdoor, museum, Montessori, international, business, or community organizations;
- Liaise with schools, school board personnel, and other organizations to recruit associate teachers, ensure expectations are understood, and determine suitability of placements;
- Maintain ongoing communication with relevant and related partners;
- Attend relevant placement meetings;
- Ensure the smooth, coordinated, and efficient operation of the placement process;
- Monitor expectations and responsibilities of alternate placements with FOE Department Directors;
- Monitor and refine placement protocol and practice for approval by relevant committees; seek input from community and school-based partners;
- Ensure that accredited aspects of placements are satisfied and meet the accreditation standards set by the Ontario College of Teachers;
- Update practicum related messaging, ensuring information being sent to teacher candidates, practicum advisors, and associate teachers is up-to-date;
- Collaborate with practicum advisors, directors, and the university Student Accessibility Services Office to ensure optimal placement outcomes;
- Maintain current and updated information on placements resources.
- Undergraduate degree in Education and a current or past certification with the Ontario College of Teachers, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Two to four years of experience with education administration;
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Education and Ontario College of Teachers guidelines for student placements;
- Familiarity with the Ontario public school system and alternative educational organizations;
- Ability to identify problems and deal with difficult situations by probing for information, analyzing complex issues, and developing solutions for unique situations;
- Knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of experiential learning and curricular learning;
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality;
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle a variety of projects, deadlines, and schedules simultaneously under minimal supervision;
- Strong computer skills and competency with spreadsheets, email, word processing, and database software packages;
- Service oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Graduate degree in education.
- Salary Range: K $51,726- $69,641
- This position includes full comprehensive benefits coverage and tuition waiver.
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