Student Teaching University Supervisor - POOL

Universities of Wisconsin•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

Student teaching university supervisors are experienced teachers and administrators who mentor UW-La Crosse teacher candidates during their school experiences. As official university representatives, they serve as liaisons between the School of Education and cooperating schools and agencies, and are responsible for directly supervising teacher candidates. They support candidates’ growth as thoughtful learners, leaders, inquirers, and community members. The School of Education maintains an ongoing pool of potential supervisors for varying program needs. Supervisors communicate regularly with student teachers and cooperating teachers, observe teaching and provide feedback, guide candidates in meeting standards, document progress, and complete assessment forms. They participate in university supervisor activities, including training, orientation, and designated School of Education meetings. Pool searches may not involve active hiring; when positions become available, departments may review applications and contact candidates to confirm interest and schedule an interview. The School of Education offers accredited programs and partners with local, regional, and global educators to provide hands-on learning experiences. It is committed to a welcoming, respectful environment and inclusive teaching practices that support every learner. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

At least three years of previous PK-12 teaching experience or expertise in the specialty subject area and grade levels taught by the student teacher, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to conduct oneself professionally and adhere to the UWL School of Education Field Experience Handbook.
Ability to provide constructive and supportive feedback to teacher candidates and cooperating teachers.
Knowledge of teaching standards and Wisconsin PI 34 regulations, or ability to learn and incorporate them into the position’s responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Willingness to learn and ability to become proficient in email and technology/assessment systems within six months of initial appointment.
Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education.
Recent or ongoing professional development in PK-12 education.
Current or past Wisconsin teacher certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct four or more observation visits per semester for each assigned teacher candidate.
Schedule observations and three-way conferences in advance and provide brief drop-in observations.
Provide weekly support and constructive feedback to teacher candidates through email, phone, in-person meetings, or other means.
Serve as an intermediary to address misunderstandings and resolve conflicts between cooperating teachers and teacher candidates.
Consult regularly with cooperating teachers about teacher candidates’ performance.
Guide teacher candidates in developing technical management competencies and reflective teaching.
Support candidates’ practical and theoretical work while considering short- and long-term professional needs.
Be approachable and available to teacher candidates and cooperating teachers to discuss the teaching experience.
Monitor and facilitate teacher candidates’ growth and development.
Communicate regularly with the Office of Field Experience about candidates’ progress and needs.
Attend semi-annual student teacher/intern and supervisor orientations.
Participate in supervisor training, meetings, activities, and designated School of Education meetings.
Share teaching expertise and insight to support candidates’ professional growth.
Document action plans and interventions to help candidates gain skills, in collaboration with the field experience coordinator.
Complete and submit evaluation forms and other documents using Canvas or other designated technology.
Complete online student and program evaluation surveys as requested.
Respect and comply with partner schools’ expectations.
Maintain positive working relationships as a bridge between the university and school personnel.
Respond to emails, phone calls, questions, and other inquiries in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.