Adjunct Instructor Pool - Teacher Candidate Supervisor

Adjunct Instructor Pool - Teacher Candidate Supervisor Job Title Adjunct Instructor Pool - Teacher Candidate Supervisor Position Summary The highly-sought-after position of university supervisor requires professional expertise in the K-12 educational arena. This position is responsible for supervising the field component of clinical teaching/internship and submitting all documents required for state certification of teacher candidates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Among the many duties that encompass the supervisory role, university supervisors serve as: Communicators for the Director of Field Experience (such as the distribution of handbooks, documents and other important information). Guides to direct the clinical teacher/intern through the weeks of clinical teaching/internship. Ensure clinical teachers/interns complete appropriate paperwork. Informal and formal evaluators praising and critiquing instructional and classroom management activities through timely-submitted evaluation instruments. Documentation during the clinical teaching semester/internship year. Liaison between Texas Wesleyan University School of Education and the K-12 school community. Negotiators in minor conflict resolution between clinical teachers/interns and any school personnel. Nominators for outstanding clinical teachers/interns. References for clinical teachers/interns upon completion of clinical teaching/internship. Education, Certifications and/or Licenses Master’s Degree. Current teaching certification. Experience Minimum of three (3) years classroom experience at the level and content of the clinical teacher/intern being supervised; Experience evaluating classroom teachers using the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T- TESS ) or with an alternative, approved evaluation method. Training at the university level as a mentor. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge and skill in evaluating classroom teachers using the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T- TESS ) or with an alternative, approved evaluation method. Ability to work effectively with other University personnel. Ability to provide service to both the University and the community. Ability to comply with rules, standards, regulations and laws related to student records. Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures. Ability to comply with rules, standards, regulations, FERPA related laws, and laws related to student records and confidentiality. Ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude while working with a diverse student population. Possession of good leadership and organizational skills. Excellent verbal, spoken and presentation skills. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to current and prospective students and University employees. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dakota State University