Field Placement Coordinator (Remote Position)

Westminster College of Arts and Sciences
Field Placement Coordinator (Remote Position)

Position Type: Full-Time, Benefited

Work Location: Mostly Remote

Westminster University in Salt Lake City, UT invites applications for a Field Placement Coordinator for the EPP (Educator Preparation Program) to manage field experiences for undergraduate and graduate educator preparation programs. The coordinator will work with the EPP director, faculty, supervisors, Utah State Board of Education (USBE), school district HR directors, principals, and teachers. This position develops and maintains systemwide policies and procedures for all field experiences and student teaching. This is a full-time, 12 month, mostly remote position that reports to the EPP Director.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
• Three years of professional experience as an elementary teacher in public schools.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written) are required, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Evidence of supervisory experience and familiarity with database software, assessment, curriculum design and alignment.
• Willingness to learn state and federal mandated reporting processes. Ability to build positive relationships with schools and the community.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree
• Four years of professional experience as an elementary teacher in public schools.
• Demonstrated record of professional development with practicing teachers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to use technology to maintain accurate records and develop reports.
• Knowledge and application of skills including planning, prioritizing, implementing, and evaluating.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Ability to assist elementary teacher candidates with preparing for the Utah Foundations of Reading Assessment (i.e., Provide access to and monitor candidates use of the 240 Tutoring online system). 
• Ability to be an effective representative of Westminster University to affiliated LEAs and USBE.

Primary Responsibilities:

 1) Responsible for placing candidates in diverse field experiences (i.e., methods and student teaching placements).

1. Conduct necessary pre-clearance processes for methods and student teaching experiences.
2. Serve as point of contact for local education agencies (LEAs).
3. Conduct pre-placement meetings and orientations for students and teachers.
4. Train and coordinate cooperating teachers and mentor teachers and collect feedback from LEAs.
5. Monitor field placements with LEAs.
6. Provide support for struggling candidates and field experience personnel in conjunction with the EPP director.
7. Coordinate remediation procedures and policies in cooperation with the EPP Director.

2) Administer a comprehensive student teaching program 

1. Facilitate the Student Teaching Seminar (EDUC 418/MAT 607) Fall and Spring Semesters.
2. Update and maintain the field experience and student teaching handbook.
3. Provide active supervision of methods students and student teachers.
4. Recruit and support personnel who assist in supervision of methods students and student teachers.
5. Coordinate hiring and payment for all cooperative teachers and university supervisors.
6. Work with district HR directors to coordinate job interviews with qualified teacher candidates.
7. Manages summer exam prep.

3) Other duties as assigned by the EPP director. 

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin on November 14th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. A complete application that demonstrates competencies in the above qualifications will include:

1. A letter of interest that highlights your specific qualifications for the position
2. A recent curriculum vita
3. Contact information for three professional references

About Westminster:

Westminster University is a place for self-reliant students of all backgrounds who seek lives of consequence. We are a private, independent college that has been advancing the liberal arts tradition in Utah since 1875. Our historic campus is the center of Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood. Our mountain vistas inspire exploration, our urban surroundings provide endless opportunities, and our small classes promote inclusive dialogue. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our devoted faculty challenge students to engage their curiosity and pursue their passions through purpose-driven academic programs. Westminster is a place for expanding your worldview, innovating for the future, and launching a meaningful life. For more information visit www.westminsteru.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.