Relay Graduate School of Education

Clinical Practice Director, Tennessee

Tennessee, United States · Director · Part-time

Work authorization required$116k-$120kDetected 40 days ago

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About the role

Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators from across the country, from pre-service teachers to system-level leaders.
The Clinical Practice Director of Tennessee (TN) reporting directly to the Dean of Clinical Experience serves as the primary instructional leader for all students enrolled in our Tennessee-based teacher preparation programs.
Beyond the direct oversight of student progress, the Clinical Practice Director plays a crucial cross-functional leadership role.

Responsibilities

Identify, engage, and develop strategic partnerships that strengthen Relay's presence across the state and support growth and long-term sustainability of Relay programs in Tennessee
Collaborate with finance and development teams to ensure grant structures are streamlined, compliant, and aligned with program goals.
Maintain strong communication with school partners to support student success and Educator Preparation Program (EPP) completion, including progress updates, advisory boards, and data sharing
Teach and support graduate-level students, including teaching up to 6 credits per term (maximum 50 students per section), and conducting virtual observations.
Provide instructional support through regular office hours and collaboration with student support services to address student needs.
Maintain strong relationships with school partners and participants through ongoing communication, strategic problem-solving, and responsive support that promotes student success and program completion.
Collaborate across teams to support certification and licensure tracking, ensuring students meet state requirements through cross-functional coordination.
Develop and deliver training and communications regarding EPP policies and requirements for students and clinical partners.
State Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Lead (20%)
Audit student progress toward licensure and certification (e.g., coursework, assessments, fieldwork), and partner with internal teams to remove barriers and drive student success.

Requirements

Participate in required in-person instructional or recruitment events.
First and foremost, the Clinical Practice Director, Tennessee must share the Relay community's commitment to working together to improve student growth and achievement through phenomenal teacher preparation grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. This includes providing teacher preparation programs that set novice teachers up to succeed in the classroom from day one
leadership programs that train new and veteran school and district leaders to best serve their school communities
and teacher-facing professional education that provides ongoing learning to educators. Additionally, for this position we're looking for candidates that possess a combination of the following skills:
Deep knowledge of Tennessee's education landscape and an established network of relationships with district, charter, state, and community education leaders.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and cultivate strategic partnerships.
Classroom teaching experience and experience observing, coaching, and developing teachers at the elementary, middle, or secondary level.
Experience teaching and supporting graduate-level students, including virtual observations and instructional support.
Ability to develop and deliver training and communications regarding program policies and requirements.

Nice to have

Deep understanding of the Tennessee (TN) educator preparation landscape.
Successful management of a team of full-time and/or part-time employees.
If you meet a majority of the qualifications and see yourself in this role, we would love to see your application!

Skills

Graduate degree (Master's or Doctorate) in a relevant educational field.
At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
Experience leading and managing projects and utilizing data for decision-making.
Experience with certification and licensure tracking and ensuring compliance with state educator preparation program regulations.
Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility to accommodate teaching and observation schedules, including evenings and Saturdays as required.

Compensation

Relay is committed to creating and maintaining a compensation and benefits system that supports our ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented team.
As we make decisions about compensation, we will be guided by the following values: clarity, consistency, and internal equity.
The salary range for this role is $100, 116 - $120,139.
New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range, $100,116 to allow for an equitable starting salary process and continual salary growth during an employee's time at Relay GSE.
To ensure internal pay equity:
Relay does not currently differentiate starting salary offers based on years of experience,
All staff salaries will be capped at the salary range maximum, and
Relay does not negotiate salary offers.

Benefits

This key faculty leader is instrumental in advancing Relay's mission by establishing and driving a compelling vision for student success and fostering impactful instructional partnerships throughout the state.
Leverage existing professional networks and build new relationships with influential education leaders, decision-makers, and organizations to expand awareness of Relay programs and opportunities.

Company info

This includes ensuring meticulous adherence to all relevant state standards and contributing valuable expertise to national initiatives as part of a collaborative team of Clinical Practice Directors.

Visa & Work Authorization

Employees must have a primary work location within the U.S., where they are legally authorized to work.

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