"Student Teaching / Field Supervisor-Upper Peninsula"

Student Teaching / Field Supervisor-Upper Peninsula

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

5

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Student Teaching (JM-AJ)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The student teacher supervisor supervises aspiring educators in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, . They offer feedback, facilitate seminars, maintain communication, collaborate with stakeholders, advocate for student teachers, and ensure accurate record-keeping to support their success in the teaching profession.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly observe student teachers and provide constructive feedback orally and in writing.
• Maintain consistent communication through email and SVSU’s online platform, offering guidance and assistance as needed.
• Facilitate small group seminars and attend larger professional development sessions to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Participate in monthly supervisor meetings and collaborate with host teachers, administrators, and SVSU COE staff to ensure a supportive environment for student teachers.
• Complete required assessments and surveys, maintaining accurate records of student-teacher progress.
• Advocate for student teachers and serve as a liaison between them, host teachers, and relevant stakeholders to address any issues effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to the Acting Assistant Dean/Director of Clinical Experiences

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Education or related field
• Extensive experience as a teacher and/or administrator within P-12 education
• Ability to successfully interact with students, faculty, staff, area school administrators, and teachers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of College of Education fieldwork program preferred
• Knowledge of and experience in supervising PE/Health student teachers preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job, and shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.