Clinical Supervisor for Teacher Education (Temporary)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The University of the Pacific, Benerd College seeks clinical supervisors to supervise student teachers and intern teachers on a part-time basis for students in the teacher education program. Our current part-time clinical supervisors are drawn from regional expertise in teaching and leadership, and offer a wealth of practitioner-based expertise to our students. Clinical supervisors are part-time, non-tenure-track employees, contracted via mutually-signed offer letters, to supervise specific students during specific semesters (specific dates) as outlined in the offer letter.

All part-time faculty are expected to perform the following duties:

• Complete all employment documents and any required trainings, and submit employment documents such as signed offer letters in a timely manner.
• Prepare for supervision, including obtaining paperwork and evaluations that must be completed on the student, and coordination with the appropriate Director of Field Experiences.
• Create an environment conducive to learning.
• Adhere to all University and College policies.
• Provide clinical supervision fairly and effectively in accordance with requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Program requirements.
• Track student attendance using tools provided, and refer students to the Hive (Office of student support services)/Director of Field Experiences if required for attendance or performance issues.

Required Use of SIMBE

Preferred use of SIMBE to complete observations, post reference material and communicate with students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant content-specific knowledge and pedagogy (i.e., have knowledge of an array of teaching and learning strategies associated with the subject matter content).
• Knowledge of and willingness to know current Teaching Performance Expectations and basics of the Teaching Performance Assessment.
• Relevant Professional experiences in elementary, secondary, and/or special education educational settings.
• Teaching Experience: a minimum of 3 years in elementary, secondary, and/or special education classrooms.
• California Multiple Subject credential, Single Subject, and/or Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate Disabilities or Moderate/Severe Disabilities, PPS or admin credential (as appropriate).
• Ability to work effectively with candidates and district staff (cooperating teachers; identified administrators) in their field settings.
• Ability to teach/mentor/supervise adult learners.
• Demonstrated commitment to and teaching in diverse settings, as well as working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Special Instructions

This recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified candidates, from which multiple short term, temporary appointments may be made. Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type, since availability can be unpredictable and consideration competitive.