University Coordinator/Student Teacher Supervisor

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 33 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Central Michigan University’s Office of Educator Preparation Programs seeks applicants for University Coordinator/Student Teacher Supervisor, who will provide field supervision for Spring 2027 Teacher Candidates. University Coordinators oversee student teaching in assigned centers, observing and coaching candidates, and communicating with PK-12 partners to support program requirements and policies.

Appointments are semester-based; workload capped at 11 teacher candidates per semester, with

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Valid teaching certificate.
• Five years of PK-12 teaching or administrative experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor adult learners.
• Experience with teacher evaluation systems.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in coordinator meetings, professional development activities, and online trainings.
• Follow the master syllabus and utilize cohort time for collaboration and intervention for candidate success.
• Support candidates’ growth through observations and feedback in the field.
• Complete required paperwork by deadlines (surveys, observations, evaluations).
• Coordinate placements and scheduling with the Associate Director for Clinical Experiences or designee.
• Represent CMU professionally to PK-12 partners and stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of school policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Mentoring adults

Evaluation experience

Time management

Technical literacy

Formação académica

Master’s degree in education or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University Coordinator/Student Teacher Supervisor Posting Number: F-1061 College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services Home Department: Office of Educator Preparation Programs Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty – Academic Year Employment Status: Part-Time Position Type: One Semester Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date: 01/07/2027 Position End Date: 05/12/2027

Position Summary: Central Michigan University’s Office of Educator Preparation Programs seeks applicants for University Coordinator/Student Teacher Supervisor, who will provide field supervision for Spring 2027 Teacher Candidates. University Coordinators represent Central Michigan University as the coordinator of the student teaching clinical experience in the classrooms and schools in one of five student teaching centers across Michigan. University Coordinators support teacher candidates in the field through observations and coaching, communicate with PK-12 partners regarding clinical fieldwork requirements and policies, and support the academic programs of the University. University Coordinators are appointed on a semester by semester basis. Workload will not exceed 11 teacher candidates per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in appropriate coordinator meetings, departmental professional development activities, and online trainings.
• Follow the master syllabus for EDU 458/SPE 456/SPE 458/SPE 558 and utilize allotted cohort time for collaboration and intervention related to teacher candidate success.
• Support candidates’ growth in the field through observations; help candidates assess classroom situations and troubleshoot problems in the field.
• Complete all required paperwork, i.e. surveys, observations, and evaluations by the given deadlines.
• Work with Associate Director for Clinical Experiences or designee to secure placements, process initial scheduling, documentation, and placement materials for candidates, cooperating teachers, and clinical faculty.
• Project a positive representation of the department, college and university and act as a liaison between CMU and PK-12 school district stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of schools’ unique policies and exemplify professional courtesy while representing CMU on-site by honoring district procedures and minimizing disturbances.
• Maintain up to date on school legislation, current practices, and the needs of P-12 students served in the partnership schools.
• Communicate important information and support the policies of the Office of Educator Preparation Programs and CMU with candidates and cooperating teachers.
• Confer with candidates, cooperating teachers, clinical faculty, and the Associate Director for Clinical Experiences regarding candidates’ performance.
• Project a positive image and embody the CMU Leadership Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Valid teaching certificate.
• Five years of teaching or administrative experience in the PK-12 school structure.
• Demonstrated dispositions and ability to mentor adult learners.
• Experience with teacher evaluation systems and providing feedback for improvement.
• Exceptionally strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to plan, establish priorities, and handle multiple tasks and projects within a set time line.
• Strong technology skills; ability to learn and use new software systems.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with additional studies in an education-related field.
• Ten years of PK-12 teaching or administrative experience