Site Supervisor- Graduate

Kids for the Future; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alverno College seeks experienced clinical supervisors to review lesson plans, observe lessons, and mentor future educators and administrators. Supervisors provide feedback aligned with state standards and work across districts in SE Wisconsin.

Assignments vary by student enrollment and semester; travel to multiple school sites is expected; strong communication, confidentiality, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Holds a Wisconsin teacher and/or administrator license (or previously held)
• Bachelor degree or Master of Arts in Education degree from an accredited university
• Ability to schedule weekday visits to school sites throughout the semester
• Ability to provide narrative feedback to students verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Review lesson plans and observe lessons
• Assist in developing administrativestrategies, provide feedback on strategy implementation
• Serve as mentors to future educators and administrators
• Coordinate with instructors, mentors, and other supervisors to enhance the clinical experience

Skills

Positive communications

Coaching

Growth mindset

Scheduling visits

Narrative feedback

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Travel to school sites

Mentor

Evaluator

Electronic communication

Education

Wisconsin license (teacher or administrator)

Bachelor or MA in Education

Tools

LiveText

Email

Video platforms

Job description

• Employee Type 12-month Staff .25
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

Position Overview

Our supervisors review lesson plans, observe lessons, assist in developing administrativestrategies, provide feedback on strategy implementation, provide oral and written feedback, andserve as mentors to future educators and administrators. All supervision is aligned with statestandards and Alverno’s innovative outcomes based educational programs. Depending on wherestudents are in the program, their intended certification, and their methods courses, supervisorsmay supervise each student anywhere from once to four times in a given semester.

Areas of Need

Looking forward, our biggest need is for Spanish speaking supervisors. Supervisors who speakSpanish and could supervise in bilingual classrooms, mostly in MPS, will have the priority inselection.

Our other growing needs are for either combination certification SPED/Regular ed individuals,those who reside in the Racine/Kenosha or Waukesha/Oconomowoc areas, and any supervisorswho hold administrator licenses. If you do not meet those criteria, you are still welcome to apply,but please know that supervision may be limited to a few students based on student enrollments.

More Information About the Clinical Process at Alverno

Clinical Placement Roles and Responsibilities: This document includes a checklist forstakeholders in the clinical experience. It is broken down into phases to keep all stakeholders ontrack during the clinical experience. https://tinyurl.com/AlvernoClinicalCheckList Also, feelfree to visit our Clinical Guide (linked below) to learn more about Alverno's clinical process.https://tinyurl.com/AlvernoClinicalGuide Our rubrics are all visible to the community throughthis link.

Working Conditions

School sites throughout the community and web-based applications.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• Positive communications skills.
• Passion for coaching and supporting novice educators.
• Growth mindset.
• Ability to schedule weekday visits to school sites throughout the semester.
• Ability to provide narrative feedback to students verbally and in writing.
• Interest in collaborating with students, instructors, mentors, and other supervisors toenhance the clinical experience.
• Ability to manage various roles of a supervisor such as evaluator, mentor, cheerleader,liaison, etc.
• Basic computer skills. We utilize email, a placement management and evaluation systemcalled LiveText, and occasionally virtual platforms and/or video for observations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Own transportation and willingness to travel to school sites in our region or in the areasoutlined above.

Education & Experience

Required

• Holds a Wisconsin teacher and/or administrator license (or previously held)
• Bachelor degree or depending on license, Master of Arts in Education degree from an accredited university

Preferred

• Spanish speaking
• Experience evaluating and coaching educators
• 3 years of teaching experience in K-12

Summary

Alverno serves a variety of students in our graduate education programs from traditional postbaccalaureates who are serving as emergency teachers to highly experience administratorsworking toward their doctorate and the Superintendent/District Administrator license. We placesupervisors in a variety of districts throughout Southeast Wisconsin. The majority of Alverno'splacements are in Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, and southern districts including Racineand Kenosha. We also have placements in Waukesha, Oconomowoc, Whitefish Bay, SouthMilwaukee, Sussex, St. Francis, and many more. Our biggest certification areas are regulareducation K-9th grade, special education K-12th grade, administrator license, and director ofpupil services. We also have many students seeking multiple licenses together and studentsseeking K-9th grade regular education with bilingual and ESL.

Alverno College is nationally recognized for its innovative, ability-based curriculum that emphasizes active learning, continuous feedback, and student development. Learn more about our academic programs athttps://catalog.alverno.edu/ .

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, use instructional technology, and work in classroom, laboratory, and/or online learning environments. Laboratory instructors must be able to safely demonstrate and supervise laboratory activities in accordance with established safety procedures.

Applicant Accommodations

Alverno College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants who require an accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview should contact the Human Resources Department [e-mail] .

Alverno College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.