Clinical Supervisor for Teacher Education (Temporary)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The University of the Pacific, Benerd College seeks clinical supervisors to supervise student teachers and intern teachers on a part-time basis for students in the teacher education program. Our current part-time clinical supervisors are drawn from regional expertise in teaching and leadership, and offer a wealth of practitioner-based expertise to our students.

Clinical supervisors are part-time, non-tenure-track employees, contracted via mutually-signed offer letters, to supervise specific students during specific semesters (specific dates) as outlined in the offer letter.

All part-time faculty are expected to perform the following duties:

• Complete all employment documents and any required trainings, and submit employment documents such as signed offer letters in a timely manner.
• Prepare for supervision, including obtaining paperwork and evaluations that must be completed on the student, and coordination with the appropriate Director of Field Experiences.
• Provide an environment conducive to learning.
• Adhere to all University and College policies.
• Provide clinical supervision fairly and effectively in accordance with requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Program requirements.
• Track student attendance using tools provided, and refer students to the Hive (Office of student support services)/Director of Field Experiences if required for attendance or performance issues.
• Required use of SIMBE to complete observations, post reference material and communicate with students.
• Read submitted student work and assessments/exams, and provide written/oral/video comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
• Meet with students regularly to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress, as needed.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant content-specific knowledge and pedagogy (i.e., have knowledge of an array of teaching and learning strategies associated with the subject matter content).
• Knowledge of and willingness to know current Teaching Performance Expectations and basics of the Teaching Performance Assessment.
• Relevant Professional experiences in elementary, secondary, and/or special education educational settings.
• Teaching Experience: a minimum of 3 years in elementary, secondary, and/or special education classrooms.
• California Multiple Subject credential, Single Subject, and/or Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate Disabilities or Moderate/Severe Disabilities, PPS or admin credential (as appropriate).
• Ability to work effectively with candidates and district staff (cooperating teachers; identified administrators) in their field settings.
• Ability to teach/mentor/supervise adult learners
• Demonstrated commitment to and teaching in diverse settings, as well as working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior higher education teaching experience
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have a car and be able to travel to various school sites where students and interns are placed. Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods.

Special Instructions

This recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified candidates, from which multiple short term, temporary appointments may be made. Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type, since availability can be unpredictable and consideration competitive.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/31866