Adjunct Faculty - Fieldwork Supervisor

Job Description : POSITION SUMMARY :

The Adjunct Faculty - Fieldwork Supervisor at Pacific Oaks College, School of Human Development & Education, mentors and supports student teachers and intern candidates during their fieldwork experiences. Serving as the primary liaison between the college and school site mentor teachers, the Supervisor plays a crucial role in bridging academic learning with practical application. This role focuses on guiding candidates through the practical aspects of teaching while fostering critical reflection on the principles that underpin effective educational practice.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Supervisory responsibilities include guiding and mentoring students, evaluating their academic performance, coordinating course activities, and facilitating discussions. This may also involve supporting students in their professional development and providing feedback on their research projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Candidate Support :

• Provide observation, guidance, feedback, and mentoring to candidates during student teaching or intern placements, both face-to-face and virtually.
• Observe and evaluate teacher candidates, offering experienced and objective perspectives on areas such as classroom effectiveness, instruction, and classroom management.
• Work collaboratively with teacher candidates to identify specific areas of challenge or interest, enabling them to actively engage in their own learning and improve, analyze, or reassess their practice.
• Assist as needed with difficulties, concerns, and problems pertaining to student teachers, interns, principals, and mentor teachers.

Collaboration and Coordination :

Administrative Responsibilities :

Is regular attendance an essential function? ? Yes ? No

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES :

Experience and Knowledge :

Communication and Interpersonal Skills :

Organization and Task Management :

Technical Proficiency :

Commitment :

Other Requirements :

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Experience :

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

EQUIPMENT USED :

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL TASKS :

Physical Demands :

Physical Environment - Exposed to :

Mental Demands :

TRAVEL : (% of total time) : Up to 50% of total time

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

The noise level in the work environment is usually quite to moderately noisy while in the office. The office temperature is about 70 degrees.

DECISION MAKING :

The position is governed by the policies of Pacific Oaks, along with established procedures for the department. Independent judgment is required in the supervision of personnel as well as in the carrying out of the department's strategic goals and budget management.

CONTACT RESPONSIBILITIES :

Routine exchange or presentation of information.

Responsible for demonstrating professionalism and leadership in resolving conflicts with students and employees. Recommends alternative approaches to solve problems and conflicts.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY :

This position does not require the management of budgets, but it is required to follow Pacific Oaks policies for purchasing and budget approvals.

DISCLAIMER :

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustrations of the various aspects of the position and types of responsibilities that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position and does not preclude management from assignment duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment of any type. In keeping with this commitment and as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and all other applicable federal and state laws, Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination and harassment against its employees, students and applicants in its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, age (over 40), medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information or characteristics protected by the state or federal employment harassment and discrimination laws..

Compensation & Benefits This opportunity is budgeted at $25.00-27.50 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https : / / www.pacificoaks.edu / about / careers-pacific-oaks /

Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pacific Oaks participates in E-Verify and verifies identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Pacific Oaks offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.