Field Supervisor - Michigan

About the position

Michigan Field Supervisors are experienced educational leaders who provide coaching, guidance, observation feedback, and compliance support to teacher interns throughout their certification journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations in alignment with Michigan program and certification requirements.
• Provide timely, actionable, and growth-oriented feedback designed to improve instructional effectiveness.
• Serve as a liaison between Teachers of Tomorrow, interns, and campus administrators.
• Communicate professionally and proactively regarding intern progress, concerns, and support needs.
• Build positive partnerships with school leaders and district personnel.
• Collaborate with Regional Field Supervisors and Classroom Support leadership to address intern concerns, compliance issues, and support needs.
• Support interns in navigating the Intern Portal and understanding certification requirements.
• Attend required professional development sessions, department meetings, and training opportunities to remain current on Teachers of Tomorrow initiatives, observation expectations, compliance updates, and state requirements.
• Stay informed regarding Michigan Education Agency (TEA) requirements, certification updates, and evolving educator preparation program expectations.
• Participate in ongoing learning opportunities focused on instructional coaching, technology systems, and documentation best practices.
• Apply feedback from audits, coaching conversations, and quality reviews to continuously improve performance and effectiveness.
• Utilize electronic platforms, online portals, and virtual meeting tools effectively to support interns remotely.
• Navigate multiple digital systems and maintain accurate electronic documentation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to learn evolving technology platforms and support tools designed to enhance communication, collaboration, efficiency, and intern support.
• Respond to communication and documentation requests in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Educator Certification required.
• Minimum of 15 years of successful educational experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of campus or district-level leadership experience preferred.
• Strong instructional leadership and coaching background.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology platforms, online portals, and virtual communication tools.
• Ability and willingness to learn emerging technology systems and digital support tools.
• Comfort working within a highly digital and remote work environment.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent communication and follow-through.
• Strong technology proficiency, including: Microsoft Office Suite, Virtual meeting platforms (Teams/Zoom), Electronic documentation systems, PDF/scanning tools, Web-based portals.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize responsibilities in a remote work environment.
• Willingness to travel locally for required in-person observations.