Director of Educator Field Placement, Licensure, & Workforce Development jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Director of Educator Field Placement, Licensure, & Workforce Development

positionLowell, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date5+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Director of Educator Field Placement, Licensure, and Workforce Development to lead efforts in strengthening the educator pipeline. This role involves overseeing educator preparation programs, ensuring compliance with DESE regulations, and developing partnerships to meet workforce needs.

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Responsibilities

Lead the School of Education’s efforts to strengthen the educator pipeline through high-quality field experiences, licensure alignment, and data-informed workforce strategies
Ensure that educator preparation programs produce equity-minded, effective, and licensed educators who meet the Commonwealth’s evolving workforce needs
Oversee the full continuum of educator preparation — from field placement identification to licensure endorsement and workforce data analysis — in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations
Provide leadership in partnership development, data systems, and assessment practices that connect preparation programs to statewide workforce priorities

Qualification

DESE licensure regulationsEducator preparation complianceData management skillsPartnership developmentWorkforce data analysisEdwin AnalyticsTitle II reportingCommitment to equityContinuous improvementSIS knowledgeSalesforce knowledgeQualtrics knowledgeCanvas knowledgeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Policy, or a related field (Doctorate preferred)
Minimum of five years' experience in educator preparation, licensure management, or workforce data analysis
Demonstrated knowledge of DESE licensure regulations, CAP processes, and educator preparation compliance
Experience building and sustaining partnerships with P–12 districts and supervising practitioners
Strong data management and analytical skills, with experience in compliance or workforce reporting
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to equity, access, and continuous improvement in educator workforce development

Preferred

Doctorate in Education, Educational Leadership, Policy, or a related field
Experience using Edwin Analytics, CAP, or comparable education data systems
Familiarity with Title II reporting and accreditation processes
Experience in teacher preparation program leadership or P–12 partnership coordination
Background in PK-12 special education, multilingual learning, and/or literacy
Licensed by DESE (as an administrator, specialist teacher, or academic teacher)
Knowledge of workforce trends in educator supply, demand, and retention
Knowledge of SIS, Summit and Perceptive Content, UML Analytics, SIS, Salesforce, Qualtrics, Canvas

Benefits

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Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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