Fieldwork Coordinator and Certification Administrator, BAS Teacher Education

Open Date: 3/4/2026

Close Date: 3/30/2026

Anticipated Start Date: 6/15/2026

Anticipated Salary Range: $74,313.00 (DOE)

Class Code: 008014

Job Class/Position Title: Full-Time Faculty/Fieldwork Coordinator and Certification Administrator, BAS Teacher Education

PENINSULA COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Peninsula College is committed to fostering an inclusive campus community where every student and employee has access to the support and resources they need to succeed. We believe that respect, connection, and belonging are essential to learning and working well together.

Our Equity Standing Committee, with representation from across the college, guides ongoing work to review policies, practices, and professional learning to support equitable access and student and employee success. We collaborate with campus partners on continuous improvement toward a learning and working environment where everyone can thrive.

Redacted Review Hiring Process

At Peninsula College, we are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process. To support this commitment, we use an application redaction process. Before your materials are reviewed by the screening committee, certain personal identifying details such as your name, the names of schools or organizations you attended, and affiliations that could unintentionally signal identity are removed. This helps reviewers focus on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

We encourage applicants to review their resumes and cover letters before submitting to ensure that your experience and accomplishments remain clear after redaction. If your materials rely on institution names or affiliations to explain your role, you may wish to describe the work and outcomes in your own words, so the impact is still visible to the screening committee.

Our goal is to support a hiring process that is consistent, equitable, and centered on the strengths you bring.

THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S'Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S'Klallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College's service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S'Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate, and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its Port Angeles and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

Peninsula College seeks a full-time Fieldwork Coordinator and Certification Administrator for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education program. This role is responsible for coordinating field and clinical placements and serving as the institutional certification administrator for the program. The position includes direct fieldwork evaluation of teacher candidates, mentor teacher training, partnership development with school districts, and certification advising and documentation. The role works in close collaboration with the Program Coordinator, program faculty, district partners, and state agencies. The position includes certification authority, interpretation of certification requirements, and independent professional judgment tied to compliance and student eligibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program and instructional responsibilities:

• Participate as an integral part of the program, including program meetings and coordination with faculty and district representatives.
• Teach approximately 10 to 12 credits per year, determined in consultation with the Program Coordinator.

Certification officer responsibilities

• Advise teacher candidates on certification and endorsement requirements and timelines.
• Evaluate, verify, and document completion of requirements for certification and endorsements, including eligibility decisions and exceptions as appropriate within policy.
• Maintain certification records and serve as the program's institutional point of contact for certification documentation and related compliance.

Field and clinical placement responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve relationships with partner school districts and clinical sites to support high quality placements.
• Coordinate placement matching, site communication, monitoring, documentation, and timelines for practicums and student teaching.
• Conduct site visits and fieldwork evaluations to support candidate growth and program quality, including observation feedback that contributes to candidate evaluation and course outcomes.
• Facilitate communication between candidates, faculty, and placement sites to address concerns, clarify expectations, and maintain strong working relationships.

Mentor teacher training and partnership support

• Design and deliver mentor teacher trainings, maintain training documentation, and support host teachers throughout the mentorship cycle.
• Maintain documentation and program resources associated with field and clinical training, including websites and related materials.

Data, systems, and continuous improvement

• Maintain accurate records of placements, evaluations, candidate progress, and training completion.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and share placement effectiveness information and provide feedback to district partners as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen placement quality, improve processes, and support program improvement in collaboration with the Program Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in education or a closely related field.
• Experience in education, preferably with field, clinical placement, supervision, or
• partnership coordination responsibilities.
• Experience with Educational Assessment/Evaluation
• Experience teaching in K to 12 and or higher education settings, and with professional development for educators
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail with complex records and timelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain partner relationships.
• Knowledge of accreditation expectations and educational requirements relevant to teacher preparation.
• Ability to create online training, courses, and support resources for mentors and candidates.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with educational technology and online learning platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, problem solve in real time with partners and apply sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn and use placement and student record systems.

WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL, AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is on a 175 work day faculty contract, with specific days and hours to be negotiated. Work includes regular travel to school districts and clinical sites, including rural and geographically distant locations, and may include occasional early morning, evening, or extended day commitments tied to observations, partner availability, and cohort needs.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Job offers are contingent on the successful completion of reference and background checks, which may include a review of criminal history, in accordance with Washington State law and federal guidelines. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant. Any information obtained will be evaluated on an individualized basis and considered only to the extent that it relates to the responsibilities of the position and the applicant's ability to perform its essential functions.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• A full-time position beginning the 2026 Summer quarter; this is a 175-day academic year appointment.
• The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule in which placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Initial annual salary placement is anticipated to be $74,313.00 for a standard 175-day contract, depending on qualifications. Salary increases are subject to the outcome of the negotiated Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• A standard 175-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work-days remaining in the contract year.

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Full-Time faculty position.
• Anticipated salary: $74,313.00 (DOE)

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• Excellent benefits: including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; as of July 1, 2025, Peninsula College contributes $1,333 per month to the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs.
• Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month times Full-time Equivalent.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file must include:

• A college employment application
• A letter of application addressing specific qualifications of this position
• A current resume/curriculum vitae
• A teaching philosophy, not to exceed 2 pages
• A diversity statement, not to exceed 2 pages
• Transcripts
• Three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references email addresses and telephone numbers.

*Incomplete applications will not be moved forward for review.*

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Email: pchr@pencol.edu

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

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Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Vice President for Human Resources, Hanan Zawideh, hzawideh@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Peninsula College provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request for any accommodations.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $74,313.00 - $74,313.01 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $74,313 - $74,313