Field Experiences Specialist

Position Details

Position Information


NBAPOSN Title

Working Title
Field Experiences Specialist


Brief Position Overview


Montana State University Billings (MSUB) invites applications for the position of Field Experience Specialist within the College of Education from interested individuals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds. The Field Experience Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the College of Education's Educator Preparation Program (EPP), Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Reading, and School Counseling programs. This position is responsible for designing, communicating, evaluating, and continually improving all K-12 field experience systems and placements to ensure alignment with Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) requirements, state rules, and MSUB's commitment to preparing highly effective educators. The Specialist serves as the liaison between MSUB and school district partners to ensure successful, standards-based clinical placements.


Position Number

Department
Provost & VC Academic Affairs


Division
College of Education


Appointment Type
Classified


Contract Term
Fiscal Year


Semester

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FLSA

Union Affiliation
FOCUS-MFPE


FTE
1.0


Benefits Eligible
Yes


Compensation
Hourly


Salary
Salary range of $20.50 to $25.00 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications


Contract Type
Classified Hourly


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Recruitment Type
Open

Position Details


General Statement


Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!
The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work-life balance
• Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
• Sick Leave - Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
• Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
  
  
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
  • Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.
  • Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
  • Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
  • Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities


DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Process student applications for Practicum Placements.
• Coordinate with appropriate school districts to place students in appropriate clinical experiences. • Assignment of supervisors to students in clinical experiences
• Supervision of students in clinical experience
• Design and facilitate training and support for faculty, university supervisors, and cooperating teachers in accordance with the PEPPS standards and COE instructional framework.
• Recruit and supervise university supervisors and recruit cooperating teachers
• Develop and implement practicum and student teaching seminars in coordination with faculty of record.
• Work in collaboration with all academic departments, including those in other colleges, to maintain essential communication and alignment to specific field experiences within each major.
• Coordinate with faculty, advisors, field supervisors, and students to address difficulties and conflicts that arise within field experiences.
• Create and maintain the student teaching handbook.
• Oversee and coordinate field placements for undergraduate and graduate programs, including elementary, secondary, reading, special education, and school counseling.
• Coordinate with the Licensure Specialist regarding criminal background reports determining eligibility for placements.
• Develop and maintain Memorandums of Understanding with school districts.
• Coordinate with the director of Montana's Teacher Residency Program for placements.
• Coordinate with other Field Experience Coordinators for all placements in our region.
• Collaborate with accreditation lead on curating and disseminating key assessments.
• Manage and curate program key assessments in the appointed online data system (e.g., Experienceable Learning Cloud)
• Stay up to date on all the requirements of the multiple pathways to teacher licensure in coordination with the Licensure Specialist and the accreditation faculty member.
• Attends and relays information from state OPI, national NASDTEC meetings and the Montana Council of the Deans Meetings.


QUALITIES:
• Attention to detail.
• Organization skills.
• Skills using Microsoft (word, excel, outlook) and other data management systems.
• Ability to maintain the storage of confidential information and data sets.
• Ability to give feedback on performance to students working in field experiences.
• Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve with students, faculty, and staff.
• Skills using computers and technology for data storage and analysis systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including faculty, higher education administration (department chair/dean), K-12 administration and staff, K-12 teachers and school counselors.


Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills


Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in education or related field.


Experience Required:
• Worked in a P-12 setting as a teacher or administrator for at least 3 years.
• Working independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicating verbally, technologically, and in the written word.
• Using appropriate computer programs (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and other MSUB systems).
• Maintaining and storing confidential information.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with students, faculty and staff, teachers, and school districts at large.
• Coordinating resources and directing teams to achieve program goals.


Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills


Education Preferred:
Master's degree in education or related field.


Experience Preferred:
• Has supervised teacher candidates in the field.
• Experience working in high education.
• In depth knowledge of COE/CLASS/CHPS program requirements.


The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

This position has supervisory duties?
No

Posting Detail Information


Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 2600039P


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date
03/17/2026


Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
01/23/2026


Close Date
02/23/2026


Open until filled
Yes


Special Instructions Summary


Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.


This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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Diversity Statement


Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: