Student Teaching Supervisor - University Pool

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

Excellent flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and paid sick days

Retirement system vesting after 5+ yrs

Job summary

University of Wisconsin La Crosse seeks qualified individuals to serve as Student Teaching University Supervisors for a pool of potential candidates. You will mentor teacher candidates during field experiences, observe progress, and provide feedback as an official university representative within the School of Education.

Responsibilities include regular communication with partner schools, training participation, and documenting progress.

Qualifications

• At least three years of PK-12 teaching experience or equivalent.
• Ability to conduct themselves professionally and adhere to field experience handbook.
• Provide constructive and supportive feedback to teacher candidates and cooperating teachers.
• Knowledge of teaching standards and Wisconsin PI 34 regulations or willingness to learn them.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to learn and become proficient with email and technology/assessment systems within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct four or more observation visits per semester for each teacher candidate.
• Schedule observations and three-way conferences and provide brief drop-in observations.
• Provide weekly support and constructive feedback to teacher candidate.
• Serve as liaison between cooperating teachers and teacher candidates to resolve issues.
• Regularly consult with cooperating teachers regarding performance.
• Guide candidate development of technical management competencies and reflective teaching.
• Support practical and theoretical work considering short and long-term needs.
• Be available to discuss teaching experiences with candidates and cooperating teachers.
• Monitor and facilitate growth and development of the teacher candidate.
• Communicate progress and needs with the Office of Field Experiences.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Constructive feedback

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Technology literacy

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Wisconsin teaching certification

Tools

Email systems

Education technology platforms

Job description

University of Wisconsin La Crosse seeks qualified individuals to serve as Student Teaching University Supervisors for a pool of potential candidates. You will mentor teacher candidates during field experiences, observe progress, and provide feedback as an official university representative within the School of Education.

Responsibilities include regular communication with partner schools, training participation, and documenting progress.