Student Teaching University Supervisor - 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

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Position Title

Student Teaching University Supervisor -POOL

Job Category

Other

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile

Teaching Supervisor

Job Duties

Student teaching university supervisors are experienced teachersand administrators who serve as mentors for UW-La Crosse teachercandidates during their school experiences. They are an officialrepresentative of the university and serves as a liaison betweenthe School of Education and the personnel of cooperating schoolsand agencies. This position is responsible for the directsupervision of the teacher candidate. They also facilitate thegrowth and development of the teacher candidate by providingguidance in becoming a thoughtful learner, leader, inquirer, andcommunity member.

The School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crossemaintains an ongoing search to serve as a pool of potential studentteaching university supervisors for varying program needs. Theuniversity supervisor is responsible for communicating regularlywith student teachers and cooperating teachers, observing andproviding feedback, guiding development in meeting standards,documenting progress and completing assessment forms. Studentteaching university supervisors participate in all universitysupervisor activities including training and orientation sessionsand various School of Education meetings at the discretion of theDean.

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The School of Education (SOE) is a leader in innovative,high-quality programs led by dedicated faculty and staff. As afully accredited School, we partner with local, regional, andglobal educators to provide teacher candidates with rich, hands-onlearning experiences that prepare them for exemplary professionalpractice.

We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and respectfulenvironment where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive. Ourprograms emphasize inclusive teaching practices that support thesuccess of every learner and fostera strong senseof belongingacross our campus community.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visasponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legallyauthorized to work in the United States at the time of hire andmaintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If youhave questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at608-785-8013.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct four or more observation visits per semester for eachassigned teacher candidate.
• Schedule observations and three-way conferences in advance, aswell as provide brief “drop-in” observations.
• Provide weekly support and constructive feedback to teachercandidate (email, phone, in-person, etc.).
• Serve as an intermediary, eliminating misunderstandings andresolving conflicts between cooperating teacher / teachercandidate.
• Consult with the cooperating teacher regularly regarding theteacher candidate’s performance.
• Guide the teacher candidate in his/her development of technicalmanagement competencies and reflective teaching.
• Offer support in practical and theoretical work by consideringshort and long-term professional needs.
• Be approachable and readily available to the teacher candidateand cooperating teachers for discussion of teacher candidate’steaching experience.
• Monitor and facilitate the growth and development of the teachercandidate.
• Communicate regularly with the Office of Field Experienceregarding progress and needs of teacher candidates.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend semi-annual student teacher / intern and supervisororientations.
• Participate in all university supervisor activities includingtraining, supervisor meetings, and designated School of Educationmeetings, at the discretion of the Dean.
• Share teaching expertise and insight with teacher candidates toassist teacher candidate’s professional growth.
• Document plan of action/interventions used to assist teachercandidates in gaining skills, in collaboration with fieldexperience coordinator.
• Complete and submit evaluation forms and other documents usingCanvas or other designated technology.
• Complete online student and program evaluation surveys asrequested.
• Respect and comply with expectations of the partnerschool(s).
• Serve as the bridge between the university and school personnel,cultivating and maintaining positive working relationships with allconstituents.
• Respond to emails, phone calls, questions, and other inquiries ina timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Department

Field Experience

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of previous PK-12 teachingexperience/expertise in the specialty subject area/grade levels ofpupils being taught by the student teacher, or equivalent workexperience.
• Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner andadhere to the UWL School of Education Field ExperienceHandbook.
• Provide constructive and supportive feedback to teachercandidates and cooperating teachers.
• Knowledge of teaching standards and Wisconsin PI 34regulations, or the ability to become familiar with and incorporatethese standards and regulations into the responsibilities of thisposition.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to learn and ability to become proficient in usinguse email and technology/assessment systems within 6-months ofinitial appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education.
• Recent/ongoing professional development in PK-12education.
• Current or past Wisconsin teacher certification.

Benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financialpackage from the university.

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. Thisinformation is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefitsare also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., CleryReport), which includes statistics about reported crimes andinformation about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants whorequest confidentiality in writing except as may be required byWisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, theidentities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of theappointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employmentscreening which includes a criminal background check, workauthorization, and verification of education. It will also requireyou and your references to answer questions regarding sexualviolence and sexual harassment.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected byapplicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We arecommitted to building a workforce that represents a variety ofbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualifiedindividuals to apply.