"University Supervisor"

University Supervisor

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Education

Position Description:

The University Supervisor is a liaison between the student teaching placement school and the university. The University Supervisor works closely with the cooperating teacher and the principal to ensure a positive student teaching experience for our student teachers.

To ensure the highest quality experience, in addition to holding a current Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License and endorsements in the program area in which they are providing supervision, the University Supervisor must:

• Mentor, support and supervise student teacher(s) throughout the experience
• Support and counsel the cooperating teacher(s)
• Facilitate on-site concerns/issues throughout the experience
• Introduce himself/herself to the principal on the first visit to the school
• Communicate with the cooperating teacher during each visit
• Attend the Student Teaching Orientation at the beginning of the Student Teaching Quarter
• Perform as facilitator for the student teacher, be available throughout the quarter for consult
• Maintain a working e-mail address in order to communicate with the Office of Field Experiences & Student Teaching
• Spend at least one hour observing the student teacher during each visit
• Complete and e-mail all required material and documentation to kiwashim@depaul.edu at the end of the Student Teaching Quarter.

A complete list of expectations/guidelines is located in the Field Experiences Handbook Excerpt.

Number of visits and observation feedback

The University Supervisor will observe the student teacher teach a minimum of four times during the Student Teaching Quarter. The University Supervisor should conduct a telephone or on-site conference with the student teacher and cooperating teacher after each visit. A written report of the observations is also required after each observation. A copy of observation feedback should be e-mailed to the student teacher, the cooperating teacher, and kiwashim@depaul.edu. Written comments on the observation/visitation form should include positive commentary as well as suggestions for improvement.

Documentation

The University Supervisor must keep detailed documentation of the happenings in the classroom. This is critical if at any point the University Supervisor believes a student teacher is experiencing difficulty. Thorough documentation and complete records will help in making a decision regarding the student teacher and the placement.

Documentation is extremely important. Documentation should include a comprehensive report that indicates when and how the student teacher was notified of the concern and given an opportunity to improve.

Qualifications:

University Supervisors must have:

• Master's Degree in Education
• Current Illinois Professional Educator License
• Taught full-time in his/her own classroom for at least 10 years

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 letters of recommendation.

Close Date: Jun 30, 2026

Salary Information: The anticipated hiring rate of this position is $730 per student, commensurate with qualifications and experience.