Field Supervisor (Part Time)

Texas A&M University; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition discount

Retirement plan

Job summary

West Texas A&M University seeks a Part Time Field Supervisor in Canyon, TX. The role observes teacher candidates, provides constructive feedback, and supports interns and clinical teachers to enhance their effectiveness as developing educators.

The position involves formal and informal observations, reimbursement for travel within a 100-mile radius, and collaboration with school districts, mentors, and university staff. Training through TEA and WT EPP is required.

Qualifications

• Valid certification in the class supervised.
• Hired by the educator preparation program (EPP).
• Must complete WTAMU HR paperwork.
• Three years of creditable experience in the supervised class.
• Participates in TEA-approved T-TESS Field Supervisor Observation training.

Responsibilities

• Observe teacher candidates and monitor performance with feedback.
• Conduct formal and informal observations with time credits.
• Coordinate with mentor(s) and administrators.
• Maintain documentation of observations and coaching feedback.

Skills

Observation & feedback

Coaching educators

Travel readiness

Education

Valid educator certification

Tools

TEA T-TESS training

Job description

Job Details

Job TitleField Supervisor (Part Time) Agency West Texas A&M University Department Education Proposed Minimum Salary$30.00 hourly Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description

A field supervisor (FS) is a contracted certified educator employed by WTAMU that will observe teacher candidates, and monitor their performance by evaluating and providing constructive feedback to the novice teachers to improve their effectiveness as developing educators. Field supervisors serve as a liaison between the school district and the university to create a positive and valuable experience for interns and clinical teachers. They are instrumental in the growth of educators by sharing feedback with the teacher candidate using effective coaching strategies, and collaborating with the mentor/cooperating teacher(s) and administrator(s). Field supervisors will be involved with field observations and support for their assigned candidates. Field Supervisors will conduct formal observations and informal observations when the candidate is completing their clinical teaching experience or internship. In addition, the field supervisor will keep documentation of their work with their assigned novice teacher. This position works during the Fall and Spring semesters in alignment with local school district calendars.

Formal Observations

Field Supervisors will conduct preconferences, classroom observations, and post-conferences (POP cycles) with candidates. The in-person classroom observation must be a minimum of 45 minutes, while the individualized preconference and interactive post conference is approximately 15-30 minutes. The preconference can be done via zoom, phone, and/or email. The post-conference must be synchronous by phone, zoom, or face-to-face to meet TEA requirements. The Field Supervisor will submit written evaluation feedback to the candidate, mentor, and administrator. The FS will be given three hours of time credit for completing a formal observation (which includes preconference, classroom observation, post-conference, and write-up of observation report).

Informal Observations

The informal walkthrough observation is a brief 15-minute check-in with the candidate to see how they are doing on the action steps provided to them during their formal observation(s). During the informal walkthrough observation, the field supervisor provides additional feedback to the candidate. The FS will be given one hour of time credit for completing an informal walkthrough observation.

Trainings for Field Supervisors

The field supervision position requires completion of mandatory training Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved T-TESS Field Supervisor Observation training and WTAMU’s EPP training for Field Supervisors.

TEA-approved T-TESS Field Supervisor observation training: This training is required by TEA of all Field Supervisors to help them to be prepared in how to coach and support a teacher candidate. The T-TESS Field Supervisor Observation Training must be provided by an approved trainer. Once this training is complete, you will be provided a certificate for your records that you must submit to WT’s EPP. If the FS has a T-TESS appraiser certificate that is active, they may submit the appraiser certificate to WT for documentation in lieu of the TEA-T-TESS FS observation training. Note: Once the appraiser certificate goes inactive, the mandatory TEA T-TESS Field Supervisor training and certificate is required. Note: starting 9/1/2026, all Field Supervisors will need re-trained on the T-TESS Field Supervisor observation training every three years (unless they hold the valid, active T-TESS appraiser certificate).

Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Training: The EPP training is to go over the expectations, processes, and forms used by WT Field Supervisors. This training will be provided at least twice a year. Compensation for completing the training will be two hours.

Travel and Mileage Reimbursement

Field Supervisors must be willing to utilize their personal vehicle to travel to visit preservice teachers and to submit required paperwork to receive reimbursement for mileage. WTAMU will provide processes and forms to help Field Supervisors get reimbursed monthly for their travel. WT FS should be willing to travel within a 100-mile radius to supervise clinical teachers or interns.

Workload & Pay for WTAMU Field Supervisors

Fields Supervisors will be assigned clinical teachers (known as student teachers) and ACP interns (known as PACE interns); the load can be from 8-14 candidates depending on the semester. Field Supervisors cannot work more than 19 hours per week or (5-6 candidate observations a week, if possible). The Department of Education will pay supervision costs including observations at the following rates: $90.00 per formal observation report plus mileage for a Clinical Teacher (CT) or ACP intern. Each observation completion will be counted as three hours in the WT workday system. The three hours includes drive time, pre- and post-conference time, classroom observations, and submission of written coaching feedback to the candidate. $30.00 per informal observation for a CT or ACP intern. Each observation completion will be counted as one hour in the WT workday system.

Necessary Qualifications

• Valid certification in the class in which supervision is provided
• Hired by the educator preparation program (EPP)
• Must complete the Texas A&M System hiring paperwork through HR.
• Must have three years of creditable experience and current certification in the class in which supervision is provided
• Participates in Texas Education Agency-approved T-TESS Field Supervisor Observation training to observe clinical teachers and ACP interns.
• Or provide a certificate of completion of this TEA one-day T-TESS Observation Field Supervisor training from another program/institution for our TEA records.
• Or hold an active T-TESS appraiser training certificate (three-day)
• Preferred: Texas Instructional Leadership training. Can be provided by WTAMU over the year.
• Preferably has advanced credentials

Items to Submit

• Letter of interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Two letters of recommendations
• TEA ID in TEA ECOS system and TEAL account
• Copy of TEA Educator Certificate
• Items to submit after official hiring and for WT TEA files
• Signed Educators’ Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators (TAC §247.2)
• Service Record Attestation Form verifying your accomplishment as an educator as shown by student learning. (form signed by previous administrator or direct supervisor) or provide documented evidence of growth in student learning
• Evidence of completion for all required TEA Observation training. TEA- Field Supervisor Observation training (one-day) paid by WT Or active T-TESS appraiser certificate training certificate (three-day)

Points of Contact for Field Supervision for WTAMU

• Mr. Gilbert Antunez, Associate Director of Educator Preparation, Director of Field Placements and Supervision, [e-mail], 806.651.2908
• Dr. Crystal Hughes, Executive Director of Educator Preparation, Associate Professor, [e-mail], 806.651.2605
• Pyxa Sovilay, PACE Coordinator, [e-mail], 806.651.2613

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer

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.

Location and University Information

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.