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Dir of Undergraduate Special Education & Field Programs (Full-time, Remote)

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in education required., Three years of K-12 Special Education teaching experience, preferably licensed., Practical knowledge of teacher supervision and field experiences., Experience in higher education, particularly with adult students in online programs..

Key responsabilities:

  • Provide leadership in field experiences and academic programs for teacher candidates.
  • Oversee field-based activities and manage field experience documentation.
  • Lead undergraduate special education programs and ensure alignment with state and national standards.
  • Engage with K-12 schools and districts to facilitate strong field experiences for students.

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Colorado Christian University Education SME https://ccu.edu/
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

Description

About the Job
 
The Director of Undergraduate Special Education and Field programs is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position reporting to the Dean of the School of Education Professions (SEP). This role provides leadership in both field experiences and academic programs, ensuring that teacher candidates receive high-quality preparation aligned with Colorado licensure rules, Teacher Quality Standards, and CCU’s Christ-centered Mission and Strategic Priorities. As the field experience liaison, the director works closely with K-12 schools, districts, field coaches, and teacher candidates worldwide, leading a team of field coaches and facilitating strong systems that support outstanding field experiences.
 
In addition to overseeing field experience programming, the director leads undergraduate programs in special education, including licensure and non-licensure pathways. This role ensures program alignment with state and national standards while maintaining a commitment to online program excellence. With a strong commitment to CCU’s mission, this position blends academic leadership, faculty engagement, and external partnership management to prepare future educators for impactful careers in education.
 
About CCU
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.
 
Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)
 
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
 
A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
 
CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.
 
Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.
What is most appealing about working at CCU?
  1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
  2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
  3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
  4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
We’re looking for candidates who have: 
  1. Master's degree in education.
  2. Three years of full-time, or equivalent, K-12 Special Education teaching experience is required (licensed experience preferred).
  3. Practical knowledge of teacher supervision and field experiences.
  4. Experience working in higher education, particularly in the support of adult students in online programs.
  5. Knowledge of Colorado educator licensure rules.
  6. Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards and Colorado Teacher Quality Standards.  
  7. Experience with an online/asynchronous learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, etc.).
  8. Experience working in a Colorado educator preparation capacity.
  9. Ability to demonstrate discretion and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, university policies, and professional ethical standards
  10. Working knowledge of MS Office products – Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  11. Strong human relations skills as applied in a remote/online working environment.
Key Job Duties
Mission Contribution
CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. This role contributes to the mission by ensuring that SEP students around the world are supported in their goals of becoming educators.
 Field Programs
  1. Serve as the School of Education's designated field experience stakeholder liaison (e.g., field coaches, cooperating teachers, districts, schools).
  2. Provide oversight of all field-based activities including record keeping/documentation and field placement approvals of candidates.
  3. Stay current with trends, legal requirements, and best practices in teacher preparation and field experience pedagogy, recommending innovative program improvements.
  4. Mediate and/or refer field-related conflicts.
  5. Lead professional development and provide performance oversight of field coaches.
  6. Manage the creation, approval, and processing of MOUs, Certificates of Insurance, and other critical documents.
  7. Engage in problem-solving issues in field-based courses, assignments, and field-specific technologies.
  8. Proactively revise documents, handbooks, etc., relating to field experiences.
Special Education Programs (Undergraduate)
  1. Continuously assess all assigned programs and lead improvements, as needed: content, instructor performance, program effectiveness, and student experience.
  2. Appropriateness and effectiveness of the integration of faith and learning.
  3. Identify and provide oversight of subject matter experts for course development.
  4. Participate in or lead the creation/evaluation of relevant reports (e.g. program assessment, Title II, accreditation, etc.)
  5. Identify, plan for, and implement professional growth goals as related to the director role.
  6. Stay abreast of changes in the education landscape including legislation, adult online learning, instructional best practices, expectations of the profession, and realities of the modern classroom/school. 
  7. Partner with the marketing and enrollment teams in promoting relevant programs.
  8. Screen, recommend, and vet qualified affiliate faculty. 
  9. Lead the resolution of escalated conflicts arising from students, faculty, field coaches, etc.
  10. Develop new programs and courses.
  11. Participate in relevant committees, webinars, training, etc., at CCU, local, state, and regional levels. 
  12. Provide ongoing contact/counseling for students throughout the program as necessary.
  13. Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  14. Develop and implement initiatives that support student success, retention, and timely completion
Work Environment 
As a remote position, this role works primarily with CCU-issued technology tools such as laptops, webcams, microphones, and a learning management system from their home office.  While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff who live in or near Denver to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.  Employees residing beyond the metro Denver or outside of Colorado are exempted from this expectation
 
What we offer our employees:
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefits package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, a matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. Faculty pay will be assigned by rank at a range of $65,000 to $70,000 annual salary. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.
 
Application Status
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Spiritual Requirements

  1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
  2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
  3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
  4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.

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