Field Supervisor (Part Time)

Texas A&M University System•Canyon, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

A field supervisor (FS) is a contracted certified educator employed by WTAMU that will observe teacher candidates, and monitor their performance by evaluating and providing constructive feedback to the novice teachers to improve their effectiveness as developing educators. Field supervisors serve as a liaison between the school district and the university to create a positive and valuable experience for interns and clinical teachers. They are instrumental in the growth of educators by sharing feedback with the teacher candidate using effective coaching strategies, and collaborating with the mentor/cooperating teacher(s) and administrator(s). Field supervisors will be involved with field observations and support for their assigned candidates. Field Supervisors will conduct formal observations and informal observations when the candidate is completing their clinical teaching experience or internship. In addition, the field supervisor will keep documentation of their work with their assigned novice teacher. This position works during the Fall and Spring semesters in alignment with local school district calendars.

Requirements

Valid certification in the class in which supervision is provided
Hired by the educator preparation program (EPP)
Must complete the Texas A&M System hiring paperwork through HR.
Must have three years of creditable experience and current certification in the class in which supervision is provided
Participates in Texas Education Agency-approved T-TESS Field Supervisor Observation training to observe clinical teachers and ACP interns.
Or provide a certificate of completion of this TEA one-day T-TESS Observation Field Supervisor training from another program/institution for our TEA records.
Or hold an active T-TESS appraiser training certificate (three-day)
Must be willing to utilize their personal vehicle to travel.
Cannot work more than 19 hours per week or (5-6 candidate observations a week, if possible).

Nice To Haves

Texas Instructional Leadership training.
Preferably has advanced credentials

Responsibilities

Conduct preconferences, classroom observations, and post-conferences (POP cycles) with candidates.
Conduct formal observations (minimum 45 minutes in-person classroom observation, 15-30 minutes pre- and post-conference).
Conduct informal walkthrough observations (brief 15-minute check-in).
Submit written evaluation feedback to the candidate, mentor, and administrator.
Keep documentation of work with assigned novice teacher.
Serve as a liaison between the school district and the university.
Provide feedback to teacher candidates using effective coaching strategies.
Collaborate with mentor/cooperating teacher(s) and administrator(s).
Utilize personal vehicle to travel to visit preservice teachers and submit required paperwork for reimbursement.
Travel within a 100-mile radius to supervise clinical teachers or interns.