Field Supervisor - School of Teaching and Learning

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 16,740 - 27,900; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University is seeking a part-time Field Supervisor for the School of Teaching and Learning to support student teachers and interns on a semester-by-semester contract. You will liaise with clinical educators, coordinate evaluations, and provide written feedback while visiting intern sites.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in education, demonstrate strong K-12 classroom experience, and maintain active NC licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master’s degree from an accredited institution in the teaching field.
• Strong classroom experience within K-12.
• Strong reputation as an educator and/or classroom teacher.
• Active NC licensure (or eligibility) in applicable area.
• Ability to use technology in the performance of responsibilities.
• Must be willing to travel to regional schools within a 100-mile round trip.
• Have a valid driver’s license and mode of reliable transportation.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing processes and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a good role model for prospective teachers.
• Exhibit professionalism, courtesy, and be approachable.
• Must attend an informational meeting/orientation at the beginning of the semester.
• Contact the intern(s) and clinical educator(s) within the first two weeks of the WCU semester.
• Provide all forms and documents (or directed interns to forms and documents) that are needed throughout the semester to the intern and Clinical Educator.
• Facilitate formal and informal discussions about intern progress and areas of needed growth.
• Communicate internship requirements & expectations to the intern and the clinical educator throughout the semester.
• Communicate in a timely manner through phone calls and/or emails.
• Support the development of the intern by providing constructive, relevant, useful, and written feedback after observed lessons.
• Collaborate and coordinates with the clinical educator and academic supervisor to schedule mid-term and final evaluation conferences, and monitor student progress.
• Visit intern(s) a minimum of 4-5 times during Internship I and 5-6 times during Internship II. When considered necessary, additional visits may be pre- approved by the Director of Field Experiences.
• Complete internship requirements within Tk20.

Skills

Professionalism

Strong communication

Adaptability

Travel to regional schools

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in teaching field

Active NC licensure (or eligibility)

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Field Supervisor - School of Teaching and Learning

Working Title Field Supervisor - School of Teaching and Learning

Department School of Teaching and Learning

The School of Teaching and Learning often, but not always, has the need for part‑time Field Supervisor positions.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a good role model for prospective teachers.
• Exhibit professionalism, courtesy, and be approachable.
• Must attend an informational meeting/orientation at the beginning of the semester.
• Contact the intern(s) and clinical educator(s) within the first two weeks of the WCU semester.
• Provide all forms and documents (or directed interns to forms and documents) that are needed throughout the semester to the intern and Clinical Educator.
• Facilitate formal and informal discussions about intern progress and areas of needed growth.
• Communicate internship requirements & expectations to the intern and the clinical educator throughout the semester.
• Communicate in a timely manner through phone calls and/or emails.
• Support the development of the intern by providing constructive, relevant, useful, and written feedback after observed lessons.
• Collaborate and coordinates with the clinical educator and academic supervisor to schedule mid‑term and final evaluation conferences, and monitor student progress.
• Visit intern(s) a minimum of 4-5 times during Internship I and 5-6 times during Internship II. When considered necessary, additional visits may be pre‑approved by the Director of Field Experiences.
• Complete internship requirements within Tk20.

We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings.

This position is a contract position for the supervision of individual interns and student teachers, NOT A TEACHING POSITION and are offered on a semester by semester term.

These postings are continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area or interest/expertise meets a specific program’s needs, you will be contacted to discuss proposed job requirement and interest.

For more information please contact Monica Miller, Lead Field Supervisor, at [e-mail] or visit our website at www.ofe.wcu.edu

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral or master’s degree from an accredited institution in the teaching field.
• Strong classroom experience within K-12.
• Strong reputation as an educator and/or classroom teacher.
• Active NC licensure (or eligibility) in applicable area.
• Ability to use technology in the performance of responsibilities.
• Must be willing to travel to regional schools within a 100-mile round trip.
• Have a valid driver’s license and mode of reliable transportation.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing processes and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Administration or Curriculum and Instruction background experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

N/A

Posting Text

Open Date

Open Date 06/10/2019

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, and veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Licenses or Certifications

Optional Documents

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