Field Supervisor

Texas A&M University System; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Texarkana is seeking part-time Field Supervisors for the Education program to support clinical placements. Appointments are made per semester and eligible for fall 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027 pools.

The Field Supervisor observes, documents, and provides feedback to PK-12 student teachers, maintains professional communications with teachers and coordinators, and ensures compliance with program deadlines and TEKS standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Valid Texas Standard Educator Certificate in the relevant category/class and grade band.
• Minimum of three (3) years of certified classroom teaching experience in a PK-12 setting.
• Completion of TEA-approved Field Supervisor Training and state-calibrated observation training prior to student assignment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct required formal and informal observations of clinical teachers in their assigned field placements.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with both clinical teachers and cooperating teachers throughout the term.
• Monitor clinical teacher progress, instructional growth, and mastery of professional competencies.
• Provide targeted, timely verbal and written feedback following observations to support professional growth.
• Complete and submit all required supervisory documentation, observation records, and final evaluation ratings according to established program deadlines.
• Facilitate support plans and address placement concerns in collaboration with the program coordinator and field placement office.

Skills

Observation techniques

Professional feedback

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Field Supervisor

Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department CASE- Education (EdD, Curriculum, and Instruction)

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Texarkana, Texas

Job Type Faculty

The College of Arts, Science, and Education occasionally has openings for part-time Field Supervisors appointed on a per semester basis.

Applying for a part-time teaching appointment in Education adds applicants to a pool which is available to the department for selection as needed for fall 2026, spring 2027 and/or summer 2027.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct required formal and informal observations of clinical teachers in their assigned field placements.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with both clinical teachers and cooperating teachers throughout the term.
• Monitor clinical teacher progress, instructional growth, and mastery of professional competencies.
• Provide targeted, timely verbal and written feedback following observations to support professional growth.
• Complete and submit all required supervisory documentation, observation records, and final evaluation ratings according to established program deadlines.
• Facilitate support plans and address placement concerns in collaboration with the program coordinator and field placement office.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field strongly preferred

Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Valid Texas Standard Educator Certificate in the relevant certificate category/class and grade band.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful, certified classroom teaching experience in a PK-12 setting.
• Demonstrated accomplishment as an educator as shown by student learning.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and state pedagogical standards.
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, TEA-approved Field Supervisor Training and state-calibrated observation training prior to student assignment.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Field Supervisors cannot supervise a candidate at a school where the supervisor is currently employed, nor serve as the candidate's official mentor/cooperating teacher

Compensation is paid at a per-student rate of $428.57 per assigned clinical teacher for the term.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL

This position generally does not supervise employees.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.