Field Supervisor, Office of Teacher Preparation and Certification

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Supervisor

Department: Teacher Preparation and Certification, School of Education

Reports to: Managing Director

Effective Date: 7/18/25

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported:  Varies based on # of students assigned

 

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Managing Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation and Certification, the role of the University Field Supervisor (FS) is vital in the development of a high-quality student/supervised teaching program. The FS serves as liaison between Manhattanville University and placement schools, and will observe, evaluate and confer with each student/supervised teacher assigned (and cooperating teacher, if applicable).

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Highly skilled professional background in education; Supervision experience of classroom teaching a plus.

· Guiding the student/supervised teacher in the process necessary to submit their Teacher Candidate Assessment Portfolios (TCAP).

· Making at least three (3) supervisory visits to each assigned student/supervised teacher. The number of site visits is a function of the educational needs of the student teacher; three (3) visits should be seen as a minimum, not as a norm.

· Communication with Seminar Professors who conduct weekly integrating seminars which are a vital part of the Manhattanville University Education Program. These weekly seminars provide theory, teaching strategies, background curriculum, materials, resources, self-reflection and self-analysis to the student/supervised teacher. They are designed to help student/supervised teachers approach their field experiences with better understanding of educational issues, methods and curriculum, and to provide assistance to the student/supervised teacher to resolve problems and answer questions.

· Collecting, reviewing, reflecting and discussing all assessment information with each student/supervised teacher and arriving at a final report that will be placed in the student/supervised teacher’s file located in the School of Education.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent interpersonal, time management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

· Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration platforms.

 

Qualifications:  

Education:

Master’s degree in education 

Certification to teach elementary, secondary or special education

Experience:

· A minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching.

· At least 3 years supervisory experience preferred

· Experience teaching diverse populations of children or youth

· Availability during the school day hours

Physical Requirements:  

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary:  

$500 per student observed plus mileage

Hours Expectation:  

· Varies upon number of students assigned

· Part-time, 29 hours or less per week 

Housing:  

Housing is not provided. 

Benefits:  

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.Hiring is contingent upon final budget approval by the University.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at View email address on us.fitly.work to ask for assistance.