Practicum Supervisor (Special Education)

Category : : Adjunct

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Department : : 01-50-5084-Special Ed Dept

Locations : : Longmeadow, MA

Posted : : Oct 30, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Adjunct

Salary Type : : Annually

Salary Range : : $1,500.00 - $1,500.00

Position ID : : 194361

About Bay Path University :

Bay Path University is a private comprehensive university with a bold and innovative spirit. Known for its commitment to providing a practical and career-focused education, Bay Path offers a residential bachelors degree for women only on its Longmeadow, Massachusetts campus, as well as bachelors, masters and doctoral programs for both men and women on campuses in East Longmeadow, Boston, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and online. In 2024, Bay Path expanded its reach and program offerings through the acquisition of Cambridge College, increasing its enrollment to approximately 5,000 learners, gaining new locations, strengthening its online presence, and broadening its career-focused programs. Respected for strong allied health, education and business programs, accessible online options, and a supportive community, Bay Path is an appealing choice for many students.

Job Description :

Traditional On-Ground or Online class : The Practicum Seminar Course is synchronous online. Practicum Observations are on-ground

Undergraduate or Graduate class : Graduate Level

Date class is scheduled to begin : January 2026

Class schedule : Seminar classes are bi-weekly. In-person observations are conducted on a monthly basis or more frequently as needed. All teacher candidate observations are conducted in person within school districts across the state of Massachusetts. Driving is required.

Duration of class : The seminar class meets synchronously through Zoom biweekly from 5 : 00 PM to 7 : 00 PM. In-person observations vary.

Time of class : Tuesdays and / or Wednesdays from 5 : 00 PM to 7 : 00 PM

The practicum supervisor plays an important link between the University, the teacher candidate, and the supervising practitioner. It is his / her responsibility to ensure that the teacher candidate is given the opportunity to become an effective and reflective practitioner and decision-maker. The practicum program supervisor will work collaboratively with the supervising practitioner and teacher candidate to solve problems, help create effective learning strategies, and develop professional working relationships.

The practicum supervisor will :

• Provide candidates with consistent guidance, support, and high-quality feedback during all field-based experiences (both in pre-practicum and practicum) that improve their practice.
• Use the Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) as outlined in these guidelines to assess and document evidence of candidate readiness for the licensure role.
• Coordinate the CAP process in collaboration with the Supervising Practitioner and candidate; adhere to timelines; facilitate meetings; calibrate with the Supervising Practitioner; submit all CAP forms.
• Actively collect evidence during observations, synthesize and analyze the evidence to provide focused feedback to the candidate about his / her performance.
• Observe each teacher candidate in-person a minimum of one (1) time during the pre-practicum experience and seven (7) times during the practicum experience; review information from all observations; support the Supervising Practitioner in conducting observations.
• Submit data on candidate performance towards meeting CAP expectations.
• Confer with the supervising practitioner about the progress, areas of talents, and areas of improvement for the teacher candidate.
• Meet for formal three-way meetings with the candidate and supervising practitioner three times during the practicum to provide feedback and evaluation.
• Ensure that the teacher candidate is given opportunities to demonstrate the skills associated with teaching.
• Complete and maintain all copies of the Observation forms.
• Complete, review and sign all required sections of the CAP.
• Establish and maintain good relations between the school and the University.
• Review the teacher candidate's documents at regular intervals.
• Work with the teacher candidate to build skills of self-analysis, self-direction, and responsibility.
• Be available for special visits and meetings as needed.
• Participate in seminar class meetings with teacher candidates.
• Is responsible for the final grade of the teacher candidate, after consultation with the supervising practitioner.
• Address concerns as they arise.
• Provide a summary narrative or an optional letter of recommendation at the end of the experience.
• Attend required meetings at BPU.
• Confirm with the teacher candidate that all endorsement paperwork is complete for their endorsement file.

Compensation : $1,500 / student

Requirements :

Additional Information :

Bay Path University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions :

All qualified applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.

Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background check.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1157.