Adjunct: Student Teaching Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Observe and evaluate student teachers in their clinical settings.
• Provide timely, constructive, and actionable feedback on teaching performance.
• Conduct formal observations and complete PDE-aligned evaluation forms (e.g., PDE 430).
• Support mentor/cooperating teachers and student teachers in navigating the supervision process.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with university faculty, mentor/cooperating teachers, and student teachers.
• Facilitate coaching conversations that promote reflection and instructional growth.
• Participate in orientation and supervisor meetings as required.
• Ensure timely submission of observation reports, evaluations, and final grades.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) teaching certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful PK-12 teaching and/or supervisory experience.
• PDE-approved administrative certification preferred (e.g., Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction).
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills in educational settings.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Ability to travel independently during school hours to local partnering districts.

Additional Skills

• Candidates should be comfortable using digital tools for documentation and communication (e.g., Google Suite, email, Zoom, AI).
• Familiarity with PA teacher evaluation tools and current instructional best practices is highly desirable.