Clinical Educator School of Education Supporting Pacific and Mountain Time Zones

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:   Grade: Faculty 504 Pay Range: $60,600.00 - $90,900.00 Job Description A Clinical Educator is an experienced educator who acts as a subject matter advisor and guide to a group of WGU teacher candidates prior to, during, and following the Advanced Clinicals experiences. The Clinical Educator plays an important role in helping candidates balance the duties and responsibilities of Advanced Clinicals while learning to navigate and understand the complex world of educational practice. The Clinical Educator guides the candidate through their Advanced Clinicals coursework associated with the Advanced Clinicals experience. The role of the Clinical Educator is one of high quality, comprehensive advisement and support of teacher candidates. Using technology, the Clinical Educator interacts with students in both group and one-on-one settings. The Clinical Educator may also serve as a Clinical Supervisor in their communities providing guidance, support, onsite assistance, assessment, and feedback to a teacher candidate. The Clinical Educator also provides support for district personnel in which their candidate is placed. Time Expectations: Full-Time Clinical Educators are expected to work approximately 40 hours per week but on occasion it may very somewhat, depending on needs of the assigned group of learners. Part-Time Clinical Educators are expected to take approximately 20 hours per week but on occasion it may vary somewhat, depending on the needs of the assigned group of learners. The role is not expected to exceed 29 hours per week.   Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Acts as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision. The Clinical Educator must demonstrate a high level of commitment effectively and consistently. Provides expertise in assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in his/her field. Fosters personalized student learning through innovative teaching practices. Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community. Offers proactive support and outreach to assigned students. Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies. Collaborates with team members and other professionals within and outside the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere. Participates and/or leads training activities. Responds with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines. Consistently exhibits WGU Leadership Principles and Cultural Beliefs. Follows the guidelines, activities, and pacing for supporting students in the Advanced Clinical courses. Facilitates group