Education Clinical Supervisor Part-Time Graduate Practicum

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

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Job Title:
School of Education Clinical Supervisor-Part-time--IndependentConsultant Position

Campus:
Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Department:
School of Education-Metro

Hiring Manager:
Kathryn Spence

Hiring Manager Title:
Director, School of Education

College:
Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education

Position Type:
Faculty

Grade:
Faculty

FLSA:
Exempt

Faculty Rank:
No Response

Salary:
$135.00/Observation

General Benefits

n/a

Status:
Part-Time

Months Worked:

Job Summary:

Fairleigh Dickinson University is seeking experienced educators toserve as clinical supervisors for graduate students in School ofEducation programs. For the fall semester, this role will supporteither paraprofessionals participating in FDU’s PARE(Paraprofessional Alternate Route Educators) Grant Program orReading Specialists employed in schools throughout New Jersey. PAREProgram Supervisors will support paraprofessionals in BergenCounty, New Jersey transitioning into certified teaching roles byproviding mentorship, observation, and evaluation during theirclinical practicum placements.

Supervisors will serve as liaisons between FDU and partneringschools, ensuring alignment between university expectations andschool-based practices. Supervisors will conduct observations usingFDU approved inventories. This is a meaningful opportunity tocontribute to the development of future educators.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe and evaluate paraprofessional teacher or ReadingSpecialist candidates during their practicum placements.
• Conduct goal-setting, pre-observation, and post-observationconferences at least every other week during the semester ( PARE )or three times during the semester (Reading Specialist).
• Provide timely, constructive written and verbal feedback.
• Collaborate regularly with cooperating teachers and schoolpersonnel.
• Submit observation reports, competency inventories, and finalevaluations using FDU’s data management system.
• Attend required orientations, training sessions, and supervisormeetings.
• Communicate consistently with the Director of Field Placementand respective graduate program directors regarding candidateprogress and concerns.
• Support candidates in integrating university curriculum withschool-based practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching or administrativeexperience.
• Demonstrated expertise in mentoring or supervisingeducators.
• Experience working in urban or underserved schoolsettings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learningenvironment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising paraprofessionals or non-traditionalteacher candidates.
• Familiarity with remote teaching tools and practices.
• Prior involvement in grant-funded educational programs.

Hours Worked

Posting Date:
09/05/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Types Accepted:
Faculty Profile
Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Letter of Reference 3
4. Other Document