Teacher Preparation Program Supervisor (Houston)

Southern Methodist University Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Mentoring teachers

Observational feedback

Clinical observation

Communication

Ausbildung

Texas teaching certification

Principal certification

Superintendent certification

Jobbeschreibung

Southern Methodist University: Simmons School of Education and Human Development

Location

Houston, Texas

Open Date

May 17, 2024

Description

The SMU Teacher Preparation Program is hiring experienced teachers and administrators to mentor the next generation of teachers in Houston. The Supervisor role largely requires one to:

• Complete online new supervisor training. (Expect information via email in early August/December.)
• Conduct an orientation for the cooperating teacher before the clinical teaching semester begins. This session should provide information concerning the program and required responsibilities.
• Conduct a clinical teacher orientation by the first day of the clinical teaching semester. Primarily, this session should review the Handbook.
• Monitor clinical teacher's notebook during the clinical teaching semester.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the clinical teacher regarding teaching, planning, management, and professionalism (3 formal 45-minute observations per semester).
• Conduct mid-point and summative 3-way conference with the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher.
• Act as a liaison between the school district and Teacher Preparation Program.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate for this position meets the following criteria:

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

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.