Statewide Clinical Practice Coordinator - Student Teaching Responsibilities

The Statewide Clinical Practice Coordinator is a full-time faculty member for National University who has been designated to provide academic oversight and implement supervision of the University Student Teaching clinical practice throughout the State of California and Courtesy Placements outside of California. The Statewide Clinical Practice Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the overall academic integrity of the program in both coursework and clinical practice as well as to collaborate and articulate with the Clinical Practice Committee, Regional Clinical Practice Coordinator(s), Clinical Practice Advisors, the School of Education Department Chair, and the School of Education Dean.

The Statewide Clinical Practice Coordinator - Student Teaching is responsible for:

1. Making recommendations regarding compliance and accountability of the clinical practice student teaching experience to the Department Chair and Dean.
2. Providing academic leadership and oversight of the National University Student Teaching Clinical Practice  throughout the State of California and in out-of-state locations by conferencing and disseminating information to all Regional Clinical Practice Coordinators, NU Support Providers, Student Teaching Seminar faculty, and the Courtesy Placement Department on issues regarding programmatic and academic aspects of clinical practice.
3. Coordinating efforts and aligning practices regarding development and implementation of Candidate Assistance Plans for student teachers statewide and out-of-state.
4. Assisting in the resolution of academic, policy, or other issues at the regional and state level.
5. Leading professional development initiatives for National University full-time faculty, Regional Clinical Practice Coordinators, University Support Providers, and credential staff.
6. Co-designing, conducting, and disseminating research studies regarding program implementation and evaluation statewide