Student Teaching Field Supervisor (Part-Time)

National Louis University; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,320 - 44,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

National Louis University is seeking qualified Student Teaching Field Supervisors for their Teacher Preparation Programs. This role involves overseeing NLU students during their practicum and student teaching, providing feedback, and liaising with local schools to enhance educational experiences.

Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience. The position is contracted by term and based on student needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience required.
• Current professional field experience preferred.
• Licensure in specific Illinois licensure areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between NCE/NLU and the local school.
• Observe NLU students at their assigned school.
• Provide ongoing feedback on lesson plans and observations.

Skills

Classroom teaching experience

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future. The National College of Education at National Louis University seeks qualified Student Teaching Field Supervisors for our Teacher Preparation Programs.

These supervisors will provide direct NLU/NCE representation to the partner school/district for at least one term with possible placement for Practicum II and Student Teaching. Minimum mentoring clock hours required per NLU student are 12.5 for Practicum II and 25 for student teaching, not including travel time. Travel time is reimbursed through a travel expense supplement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serving as liaison between NCE/NLU and the local school.
• Developing a relationship with the site school leadership that supports and enhances NLU’s mission and goals.
• Discussing with the school co‑mentor and the student a strategy and time‑line for meeting any course requirements.
• Accommodating a NLU student’s schedule while also meeting the site school’s students and teachers’ desired outcomes.
• Directly observing NLU students at their assigned school.
• Providing ongoing feedback to NLU students on lesson plans, observations, etc.
• Arranging and conducting appraisal and assessment meetings with all parties to encourage and facilitate the professional growth of the candidate.
• Attending required professional development opportunities offered by the Office of Field Experiences at NCE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred).
• Licensure in specific Illinois licensure areas preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience and/or equivalent related experience in the field.
• Current professional field experience preferred.

This position is contracted by term and per student on an as‑needed basis.