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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Field Supervisor reports to the Field Experience Coordinator. The position includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
Conduct a meeting with the cooperating teacher(s) and teacher candidate at the start of the academic year to
(a) review the expectations policies and procedures for the field experience;
(b) explain SCUs expectations for the cooperating teacher;
(c) discuss the field supervisors role in the process of support evaluation and interaction throughout the year; and
(d) cover all items on the list of discussion topics provided at the field supervisors orientation meeting in August/September
Provide an overview of the program and SCUs expectations (including teacher candidates time commitment at school site reporting absences to cooperating teachers and adhering to the SCU and school district calendar); respond to cooperating teachers questions regarding the teacher candidate handbook
Appropriately represent the SCU teaching credential program in communications with cooperating teachers maintaining ongoing contact throughout the year clarifying/reinforcing programs expectations as needed throughout the year
Assist with and validate teacher candidates completion of tasks on the Clinical Practice Checklist
Support the teacher candidate by reviewing lesson plans answering questions brainstorming solutions to fieldbased challenges etc.
Observe document and evaluate teacher candidates professional practices including lesson planning unit design differentiation classroom management assessment of student learning and other practices detailed on the SCU evaluation documents at least once per month
Provide detailed feedback to teacher candidates regarding their performance throughout the year following both informal and formal observations
Document formal observations as required each quarter for the teacher candidate using the SCU evaluation forms (numerical rating scale and narrative observations) and complete a summative assessment for the teacher candidate at the end of each quarter
Demonstrate for cooperating teachers how to use the current version of SCUs observation and evaluation forms; discuss suggested timelines for completing the forms for each quarter
Periodically checkin with the coopering teacher to review teacher candidates progress outside of scheduled endofquarter benchmark meetings
At the conclusion of each quarter hold a benchmark meeting with the teacher candidate and cooperating teacher to review summative assessments and assist in determining teacher candidates readiness to advance to or continue in student teaching completing the appropriate documentation
Communicate regularly with Coordinators of Field Placement and Director of Teacher Education regarding any evidence of teacher candidates poor performance and/or concerns about the suitability of the classroom placement or cooperating teacher
Assist in the preparation and completion of a Field Experience Performance Plan when necessary
Treat cooperating teachers and credential candidates with professional respect
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.
Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services.
Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.
Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.
Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge skills abilities education and experience required or position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
1. Knowledge
All field supervisors must have: a) current knowledge of the content; b) knowledge of the current context of public schooling including the California adopted P12 content standards frameworks and accountability systems; c) knowledge of diversity in society including diverse abilities culture language ethnicity and gender orientation; and d) demonstration of effective professional practices in teaching and learning scholarship and service.
2. Skills
All field supervisors working with Santa Clara University (SCU) teacher candidates must have significant experience as a teacher or administrator in a K12 school setting including experience observing and evaluating teaching performance.
3. Abilities
4. Education
5. Years of Experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended the California Fair Employment & Housing Act and all other applicable laws SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill experience education or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Examples:
Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in or outofstate locations.
May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers venders or suppliers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Examples:
Typical office and computer lab environment.
Mostly indoor office environment with windows.
Offices with equipment noise.
Offices with frequent interruptions.
EEO Statement
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies see IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally.Information about Title IX can be found at can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at. The report includes the type of crime venue and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources andand request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone ator by email at
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California Nevada Oregon Washington Arizona and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
Required Experience:
Manager
Part-Time