Teacher Prep Program Mentor Supervisor

Southern Methodist University Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University in Houston, TX is hiring an experienced Supervisor for the Teacher Preparation Program to mentor future teachers. The role focuses on orientations, observations, assessments, and collaborations with cooperating teachers and school districts.

The incumbent will conduct multiple conferences, monitor notebook progress, and ensure alignment with program expectations for one academic year. A Texas teaching certification with higher certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years teaching experience.
• Current Texas teaching certification and/or principal or superintendent certification.
• Accomplished educator (as shown by student learning).
• Experience mentoring teachers.
• Commitment for one academic year.
• Not required that the supervisor is a current district employee.

Responsibilities

• Complete online new supervisor training and await information by email.
• Conduct orientation for the cooperating teacher before the clinical teaching semester.
• Lead clinical teacher orientation by the first day of the clinical teaching semester.
• Monitor the clinical teacher’s notebook during the semester.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the clinical teacher (3 formal 45‑minute observations per semester).
• Conduct mid-point and summative 3‑way conferences with the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher.
• Act as a liaison between the school district and the Teacher Preparation Program.

Skills

Mentoring teachers

Observational feedback

Clinical observation

Communication

Education

Texas teaching certification

Principal certification

Superintendent certification

Job description

Southern Methodist University in Houston, TX is hiring an experienced Supervisor for the Teacher Preparation Program to mentor future teachers. The role focuses on orientations, observations, assessments, and collaborations with cooperating teachers and school districts.

The incumbent will conduct multiple conferences, monitor notebook progress, and ensure alignment with program expectations for one academic year. A Texas teaching certification with higher certifications is preferred.