The SMU Teacher Preparation Program is hiring experienced teachers and administrators to mentor the next generation of teachers in Austin. The Supervisor role largely requires one to:
- Complete online new supervisor training. (Expect information via email in early August/December.)
- Conduct an orientation for the cooperating teacher before the clinical teaching semester begins. This session should provide information concerning the program and required responsibilities.
- Conduct a clinical teacher orientation by the first day of the clinical teaching semester. Primarily this session should review the Handbook.
- Monitor clinical teachers notebook during the clinical teaching semester.
- Observe assess and evaluate the clinical teacher regarding teaching planning management and professionalism (3 formal 45-minute observations per semester).
- Conduct mid-point and summative 3-way conference with the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher.
- Write recommendation letters.
- Act as a liaison between the school district and Teacher Preparation Program.
A qualified candidate for this position meets the following criteria:
- 3 years teaching experience
- Masters degree
- Current Texas teaching certification and/orprincipal (mid-management) or superintendent certification
- Accomplished educator (as shown by student learning)
- Experience mentoring teachers
- Commitment for one academic year
- It is not required that the supervisor is a current district employee.
Required Experience:
Manager