Adjunct Faculty: SPED Supervisor

Bay Path; Longmeadow (MA); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA seeks an Adjunct Faculty Practicum Supervisor to mentor teacher candidates during pre-practicum and practicum experiences. Expect in-person observations, CAP coordination, and feedback to help candidates reach licensure readiness.

The role involves collaboration with supervising practitioners, conducting three-way meetings, and ensuring compliance with FERPA and HIPAA guidelines while supporting program goals.

Qualifications

• Hold a Massachusetts Educator Professional License in Special Education or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of special education teaching or administration.
• Available during PreK-12 school hours for in-person observations and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CAP process to assess readiness for licensure.
• Provide robust feedback and mentoring to teacher candidates.
• Conduct and document six announced observations and three-way meetings.
• Complete CAP forms and calibrate readiness with supervising practitioner.
• Collaborate with sponsoring organization to arrange supports when needed.
• Attend bi-weekly virtual seminars with teacher candidates.

Skills

Education mentoring

Observation & feedback

CAP process knowledge

FERPA/HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Job description

Position TypeAdjunct Faculty (110)## Special Education Practicum SupervisorPracticum Supervisor: The practicum supervisor serves as an educational mentor and an important key individual in the pre-practicum and practicum experience. The practicum supervisor represents the university and works collaboratively with the supervising practitioner to ensure the teacher candidate is supported and fully engages in the pre-practicum and practicum experiences. The practicum supervisor, in conjunction with the supervising practitioner, conducts a minimum of eight (8) **in-person observations** of the teacher candidate and provides high-quality feedback and mentoring to ensure the teacher candidate reaches proficient ratings across all CAP elements.**For each special education teacher candidate they supervise, practicum supervisors are responsible for:**Coordinating the CAP process as outlined in the CAP Guidelines to improve candidate practice and assess readiness for the licensure role, including:* Providing the candidate with robust and equitable guidance and support, including high-quality feedback that improves their practice.* Supporting the supervising practitioner to provide the candidate with robust and equitable guidance and support and complete all required components of the CAP process.* Collaborating with the candidate and supervising practitioner to collect, synthesize, and analyze evidence from multiple sources, including observations, a measure of student learning, student feedback, a professional practice goal, and candidate artifacts.* Facilitating all Three-Way Meetings with the supervising practitioner and candidate.* Conducting six (1 Pre-Practicum + 5 Practicum) announced observations of the candidate.* Calibrating with the supervising practitioner using multiple sources of evidence to determine the candidate’s readiness to teach.* Completing and submitting all required CAP forms.* Supporting the candidate to ensure the practicum placement is appropriate and supportive of their growth and development.* Collaborating with the supervising practitioner and sponsoring organization to identify appropriate, differentiated supports if the candidate is not on track to meet expectations.* Providing feedback to the sponsoring organization on their experience as a program supervisor.* Attend bi-weekly virtual seminar meetings with teacher candidates.## Qualifications**Practicum Supervisors must meet the following requirements:*** Hold a current Massachusetts Educator Professional License in one or more of the following fields: Moderate Disabilities (PreK-2, PreK-8, or 5-12), Severe Disabilities (PreK-2 or All Levels), or Special Education Administrator, All Levels.* A minimum of a Master's Degree in Special Education or a closely related field* Familiarity with the Massachusetts Educator Evaluation System* A minimum of 5 years of special education teaching or administration.* Available during PreK-12 school hours to conduct in-person observations and conduct three-way meetings with teacher candidates and supervising practitioners* Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.* All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.* General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.## is a private comprehensive university with a bold and innovative spirit. Known for its commitment to providing a practical and career-focused education, Bay Path offers a residential bachelors degree for women only on its Longmeadow, Massachusetts campus, as well as bachelors, masters and doctoral programs for both men and women on campuses in East Longmeadow, Boston, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and online. In 2024, Bay Path expanded its reach and program offerings through the acquisition of Cambridge College, increasing its enrollment to approximately 5,000 learners, gaining new locations, strengthening its online presence, and broadening its career-focused programs. Respected for strong allied health, education and business programs, accessible online options, and a supportive community, Bay Path is an appealing choice for many students.