Field Supervisor

Student Teaching Field SupervisorThe National College of Education at National Louis University seeks qualified Student Teaching Field Supervisors for our Teacher Preparation Programs.These supervisors will provide direct NLU/NCE representation to the partner school/district for at least one term with possible placement for Practicum II and Student Teaching. Minimum mentoring clock hours required per NLU student is 12.5 mentoring clock hours for Practicum 2 and 25 mentoring clock hours for student teaching, not including travel time. Travel time is reimbursed through a travel expense supplement.Essential ResponsibilitiesServing as liaison between NCE/NLU and the local school.Developing a relationship with the site school leadership that supports and enhances NLU's mission and goals.Discussing with the school co-mentor and the student a strategy and time-line for meeting any course requirements.Accommodating a NLU student's schedule while also meeting the site school's students and teachers' desired outcomes.Directly observing NLU students at their assigned school.Providing on-going feedback to NLU students of lesson plans, observations, etc.Arranging and conducting appraisal and assessment meetings with all parties to encourage and facilitate the professional growth of the candidate.Attending required professional development opportunities offered by the Office of Field Experiences at NCE.This position is contracted by term and per student on an as-needed basis.QualificationsMinimum of a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred).Licensure in specific State of Illinois licensure areas preferred, andMust have a minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience and/or equivalent related experience in the field. *Current professional field experience preferred.Compensation and BenefitsAt National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. Our institution values Adjunct Faculty's role in advancing our teaching mission and preparing our students for successful careers. Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development, access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off. A more complete list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits can be found here.Adjunct Faculty are paid by course or assignment each term. These rates vary by college and number of credit hours for the course/assignment. While the specific amount will be indicated in an electronic contract that is issued to the Adjunct Faculty member when the course is assigned, an overview of standard rate structure is available below:Application InstructionsPlease note in your application if you are interested in being considered for the residency or alternative supervisor position. The residency supervisor position is a full year of supervision for each student teaching candidates; the alternative supervisor position is two years of supervision for each in service candidate. In additional to university supervisor training and regular meetings, these positions require additional training for program-specific requirements.Please Include:Required Attachments:Cover LetterCV or ResumeOptional Attachments:Unofficial TranscriptsLetters of RecommendationAdditional Licenses/Certifications