Clinical Supervisor for Teacher Education (Temporary Employee Pool)

About the role

The University of the Pacific, Benerd College Stockton campus 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide 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.
• Use the University’s LMS (Learning Management System) which is CANVAS, to review assignments/IDP, post reference materials, and to communicate with students.
• Read submitted student work and assessments/exams, and provide written/oral/video comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
• Meet with students regularly to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with several years of successful teaching experience 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 (TPE) and basics of the Teaching Performance Assessment (edTPA).
• Relevant Professional experiences in elementary, secondary, and/or special education educational settings.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience in elementary, secondary, and/or special education classrooms.
• California Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and/or Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate Disabilities or Moderate/Severe Disabilities credential (as appropriate).
• Ability to work effectively with candidates and district staff (cooperating teachers; identified administrators) in their field settings.

Qualifications

• Prior higher education teaching experience.
• 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.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with technology, particularly in using Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$30 per hour.

Schedule

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.