School Counseling Field Supervisor Hourly

About the Role

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

The Department of Counseling and Higher Education promotes human development through education, research and service that advance the professions of, and scholarship in, counseling and higher education.

Position Overview

The School Counseling Field Supervisor provides mentorship, coaching, and evaluation for school counselor candidates during their practicum/internship experience. Working collaboratively with university faculty and site supervisors, the Field Supervisor conducts required observations, provides constructive feedback, and supports candidate development while ensuring compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and university program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Supervision and Candidate Support: Supervise school counselor practicum candidates by providing ongoing guidance, mentoring, and professional support throughout the clinical experience.
• Conduct Required Formal and Informal Observations: Complete all required observations in accordance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) requirements.
• Facilitate Observation Conferences and Provide Feedback: Conduct individualized pre-observation conferences, document educational practices observed, facilitate synchronous post-observation conferences, and provide timely, written feedback to candidates.
• Maintain Compliance with TEA and Program Requirements: Ensure all supervision activities, observation documentation, and evaluations are completed accurately within the program's assessment system and in compliance with TEA certification standards, TAC regulations, and university policies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in School Counseling or a closely related field.
• Valid School Counselor certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a certified school counselor.
• Ability to complete required candidate observations and documentation in accordance with TEA, TAC, and university requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school counseling best practices, ethical standards, and the ASCA National Model.
• Knowledge of TEA and Texas Administrative Code requirements related to educator preparation and school counseling practicum experiences.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, and provide constructive, individualized feedback to counselor candidates.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal communication skills.

Skills

• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to use electronic observation and assessment systems to complete required evaluations and documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple candidates and observation schedules.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with university faculty, site supervisors, and school personnel.

Benefits

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Pay

Salary: $25.00 an hour

Schedule

Up to eight hours per week during the academic year.