University Supervisor of Student Teachers in World Language Teacher Education

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,250 - 62,585; Part time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking qualified supervisors for World Language teacher candidates (French, German, Spanish) in Central Illinois and the Chicago area. Supervisors mentor student teachers, observe classroom performance, and contribute to final grades with school partners and ISU faculty.

The role requires a Master’s degree, at least three years of World Language teaching experience, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in teaching or relevant academic field.
• At least three years of World Language classroom teaching experience in a middle school or high school classroom and/or related professional experience.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in English as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Observe student teachers on-site with 3–5 on-site observations and brief post-conference meetings.
• Assess candidate performance and determine final grades in collaboration with ISU faculty and cooperating teachers.
• Coordinate occasional visits to Illinois State University and maintain online communication with schools throughout the semester.

Skills

Oral English proficiency

World Language teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in teaching or relevant field

Illinois Teaching Certificate

Job description

Title: University Supervisor of Student Teachers in World Language Teacher Education

Division Name: Academic Affairs

College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Campus Location: Normal, IL

General Summary

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is in search of a pool of qualified persons interested in the supervision of teacher candidates in World Language education (French, German, and Spanish). Supervisors are needed in Central Illinois and the Chicagoland area.

This position involves mentoring teacher candidates in their semester-long student teaching internship. The university supervisor is a liaison between ISU and school district personnel, primarily the cooperating teacher. The supervisor is responsible for observing the student teacher on-site and providing formal and informal assessments of the teacher candidate’s teaching performance, which requires multiple (3–5) on-site observations with brief post-conference meetings. A small number of visits to Illinois State University in Normal, IL during the academic year are also required. In addition to regular online communication throughout the semester, supervisors assess teacher candidates’ online assignments and collaborate with the cooperating teacher and ISU faculty in assessing the professional growth and determining the final grade for teacher candidates.

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in teaching or relevant academic field
2. At least three years of World Language classroom teaching experience in a middle school or high school classroom and/or related professional experience
3. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law

Desired Qualifications

1. Hold a current Illinois Teaching Certificate

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

January 2023

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$5145 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Applicant Documents

Cover letter, references list (at least three professional references and contact information), and resume/CV. Please specify in the cover letter the geographic area/s for which you are applying.

Note: These documents are required to be submitted online to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to submitting the application.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applications are accepted continuously for part-time, non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Dr. Juliet Lynd, Chair
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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