Adjunct University Student Teacher Supervisor

Midland University is seeking experienced and dedicated educators to serve as University Student Teacher Supervisors. The supervisor is a key member of the supervisory team responsible for mentoring observing and evaluating student teachers during their clinical field experiences in K-12 school settings. This role requires regular travel to assigned school districts in the Fremont/Omaha area and maintaining a strong positive liaison between the university the student teacher and the cooperating/mentor teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe and Evaluate: Conduct regularly scheduled on-site observations of student teachers in classroom settings (typically 5 to 6 visits per semester).
• Provide Feedback and Coaching: Offer objective specific and constructive written and oral feedback to student teachers after each observation to support their professional development.
• Facilitate Communication and Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between the university the student teacher and the cooperating teacher ensuring open lines of communication.
• Conduct Conferences: Organize and lead formal three-way conferences (university supervisor cooperating teacher student teacher) at mid-term and at the end of the placement to discuss progress and final evaluations.
• Assess Performance: Use university-provided evaluation instruments and state-specific forms to formally assess student teacher performance and professional dispositions.
• Mentor and Guide: Counsel motivate and assist student teachers in applying teaching theory to classroom practice managing classroom dynamics and addressing problems or conflicts as they arise.
• Review Documentation: Receive and review student teacher lesson plans reflection journals and other required assignments.
• Assign Grades: In consultation with the cooperating teacher determine and submit the final grade for the student teaching course.
• Attend Meetings/Seminars: Participate in mandatory orientation sessions supervisor meetings and at times facilitate seminars for assigned student teachers on relevant topics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Education or a related field.
• Experience with Canvas - Learning management system.
• Current or previous valid teaching or administrative certificate/license.
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful K-12 teaching experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use assessment data to evaluate progress and provide feedback.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation for travel to various school sites.
• Daytime availability during the academic year to conduct observations.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an online application including a letter of interest resume/CV and unofficial graduate transcripts. A background check is required for all selected candidates.

This is a part-time role with flexible hours and the salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Experience:

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