Student Teaching Supervisor: Mentor to Future Teachers

University of Wisconsin Colleges; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse School of Education seeks a pool of student teaching university supervisors to mentor teacher candidates during their school experiences. Supervisors act as university representatives, observe and provide feedback, and coordinate with cooperating teachers across partner schools.

These temporary pool positions support varying program needs and may not be currently active. Qualified candidates typically have at least three years of PK-12 teaching experience,

Qualifications

• At least three years of previous PK-12 teaching experience/expertise in the specialty subject area/grade levels of pupils being taught by the student teacher, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner and adhere to the UWL School of Education Field Experience Handbook.
• Provide constructive and supportive feedback to teacher candidates and cooperating teachers.
• Knowledge of teaching standards and Wisconsin PI 34 regulations, or the ability to become familiar with and incorporate these standards and regulations into the responsibilities of this position.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to learn and ability to become proficient in using use email and technology/assessment systems within 6-months of initial appointment.

Responsibilities

• Essential Job Functions: Conduct four or more observation visits per semester for each assigned teacher candidate.
• Schedule observations and three-way conferences in advance, as well as provide brief “drop-in” observations.
• Provide weekly support and constructive feedback to teacher candidate (email, phone, in-person, etc.).
• Serve as an intermediary, eliminating misunderstandings and resolving conflicts between cooperating teacher / teacher candidate.
• Consult with the cooperating teacher regularly regarding the teacher candidate’s performance.
• Guide the teacher candidate in his/her development of technical management competencies and reflective teaching.
• Offer support in practical and theoretical work by considering short and long-term professional needs.
• Be approachable and readily available to the teacher candidate and cooperating teachers for discussion of teacher candidate’s teaching experience.
• Monitor and facilitate the growth and development of the teacher candidate.
• Communicate regularly with the Office of Field Experience regarding progress and needs of teacher candidates.
• Additional Duties & Responsibilities: Attend semi-annual student teacher / intern and supervisor orientations.
• Participate in all university supervisor activities including training, supervisor meetings, and designated School of Education meetings, at the discretion of the Dean.
• Share teaching expertise and insight with teacher candidates to assist teacher candidate’s professional growth.
• Document plan of action/interventions used to assist teacher candidates in gaining skills, in collaboration with field experience coordinator.
• Complete and submit evaluation forms and other documents using Canvas or other designated technology.
• Complete online student and program evaluation surveys as requested.
• Respect and comply with expectations of the partner school(s).
• Serve as the bridge between the university and school personnel, cultivating and maintaining positive working relationships with all constituents.
• Respond to emails, phone calls, questions, and other inquiries in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Skills

PK-12 teaching experience

Mentoring

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Technology adoption

Education

Master's degree in Education

Wisconsin teacher certification

Job description

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse School of Education seeks a pool of student teaching university supervisors to mentor teacher candidates during their school experiences. Supervisors act as university representatives, observe and provide feedback, and coordinate with cooperating teachers across partner schools.

These temporary pool positions support varying program needs and may not be currently active. Qualified candidates typically have at least three years of PK-12 teaching experience,