Fieldwork Supervisor Pool AY 26-27: Department of Educational Psychology, SPED Programs

California State University - East Bay; Hayward (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,458 - 169,754; Part time

Job summary

California State University - East Bay is hiring a Fieldwork Supervisor in the Department of Educational Psychology. This part-time role involves supervising candidates in special education during their fieldwork experiences during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Candidates should possess a Special Education credential, K-12 experience, and be open to remote or on-site supervision. The position is ideal for educators passionate about mentoring the next generation of teachers.

Qualifications

• Valid credential for Special Education (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe).
• Minimum 3 years of K-12 Special Education teaching experience.
• Knowledge of special education legislation and practices.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote or face-to-face supervision for teaching candidates.
• Travel to fieldwork sites in designated counties.
• Review and provide feedback on candidate performance.
• Attend CSU East Bay fieldwork supervisor trainings.

Skills

Special Education licensure

K-12 teaching experience

Mentoring and coaching

Effective communication

Technology use (GoReact, Zoom)

Education

California Clear Credential – Special Education

Master's degree in Special Education or related field

Tools

GoReact

Zoom

Google

Canvas

Job description

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Department of Educational Psychology (SPED Programs)

Part‑Time Remote and Field‑Based Supervisor Pool Position

Position Available: The Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs Credential Programs in the Department of Educational Psychology are accepting applications for the position of Fieldwork Supervisor during Academic Year 2026‑2027. Individuals with special education licensure and K‑12 experience are encouraged to apply. Supervision for the 2026‑2027 school year will be remote or face‑face based on the delivery of instruction in the school district and the needs of the candidate.

The program is two years in length and culminates in the recommendation for the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential and the Master’s degree in Special Education. Candidates in the Education Specialist Program complete fieldwork and coursework concurrently over the course of the two‑year program. The fieldwork experiences increase from three days a week to full‑time student teaching.

The Department

The Special Education Programs are one of post baccalaureate/graduate four programs in the Department of Educational Psychology. Program Coordinators work to provide all candidates with relevant field‑based experiences. Program faculty have expertise in special education pedagogy, collaboration, assessment, technology, curriculum and instruction. Program faculty work directly with fieldwork supervisors in the support of candidates.

Duties of the Position

• Provide face‑face or remote supervision for candidates teaching or completing fieldwork experiences in Alameda, Contra Co Costa, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties.
• Travel to teaching/fieldwork sites in Alameda, Contra Co Costa Counties, San Mateo and/or when it is safe to do so.
• Contact with the candidate, cooperating teacher and the site administrator to inform them that you will be the onsite/remote supervisor.
• Review the Using GoReact video and provide feedback to the candidate through the GoReact platform. Candidates will upload a minimum of 6 filmed assignments over the semester.
• Filmed observations may include direct instruction, co‑teaching/teaching, assessing students, participation in IEP meetings, consulting/collaborating, and managing support personnel.
• Complete observation of the video and online conference and provide the candidate with immediate and constructive suggestions.
• Complete additional contacts such as conferences related to co‑teaching, conferencing a candidate‑identified topic, preparing an IEP, preparing an IEP meeting, demonstrating instruction, and modeling research‑based instructional practices.
• Conference with the school site administrator at the end of each semester to present the candidate’s progress toward meeting the Teacher Performance Expectations.
• Be available to the candidate for support and assistance between uploaded site visits.
• Provide information regarding candidates to the program coordinator as requested.
• Attend CSU East Bay fieldwork supervisor trainings and meetings.

Rank and Salary

Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. The salary ranges for the Lecturer‑Academic Year classification are listed below:

• Lecturer AY (Range 2): $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer AY (Range 3): $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer AY (Range 4): $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer AY (Range 5): $8,593 – $15,211

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Dates of Appointment

Fall Semester: 08/17/26 – 12/18/26

Spring Semester: 01/19/27 – 05/21/27

Qualifications

• Must have a valid, unexpired California Clear Credential – Special Education (Education Specialist Instruction) authorized to work with students with Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities or the equivalent with additional authorizations: CLAD/English Learner and Autism Spectrum Disorders or an appropriate special education designated instruction or pupil personnel services credential. Minimum of 3 years K‑12 Special Education teaching experience.
• Successful experience mentoring/coaching/collaborating with teachers in their first 5 years of teaching.
• Knowledge of the field of special education legislation, mandates, and practices.
• Knowledge of research‑based practices for instruction, assessment, and supporting positive behavior.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Use of technology (e.g., GoReact, Zoom, Google, Canvas, email).

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field. BA with Educational Specialist experience will be considered.
• Experience working with adult learners.

Application Deadline

Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis.

Conditions of Employment

California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment. All background checks are conducted through the university’s third‑party vendor, Accurate.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

EEO Statement

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Mandated Reporter

The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Sponsorship

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Lecturer positions and we are not an E‑Verify employer.