On-Call Field Supervisor

Position Title:

On-Call Field Supervisor

Position Type:

Temporary

Hiring Range:

$38/hr

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field Supervisor reports to the Field Experience Coordinator. The position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Conduct a meeting with the cooperating teacher(s) and teacher candidate at the start of the academic year to

(a) review the expectations, policies, and procedures for the field experience;

(b) explain SCU’s expectations for the cooperating teacher;

(c) discuss the field supervisor’s role in the process of support, evaluation and interaction throughout the year; and

(d) cover all items on the list of discussion topics provided at the field supervisors’ orientation meeting in August/September

• Provide an overview of the program and SCU’s expectations (including teacher candidates’ time commitment at school site, reporting absences to cooperating teachers, and adhering to the SCU and school district calendar); respond to cooperating teacher's questions regarding the teacher candidate handbook

• Appropriately represent the SCU teaching credential program in communications with cooperating teachers, maintaining ongoing contact throughout the year, clarifying/reinforcing program’s expectations as needed throughout the year

• Assist with and validate teacher candidate's completion of tasks on the Clinical Practice Checklist

• Support the teacher candidate by reviewing lesson plans, answering questions, brainstorming solutions to field-based challenges, etc.

• Observe, document and evaluate teacher candidates’ professional practices, including lesson planning, unit design, differentiation, classroom management, assessment of student learning, and other practices detailed on the SCU evaluation documents at least once per month

• Provide detailed feedback to teacher candidates regarding their performance throughout the year following both informal and formal observations

• Document formal observations as required each quarter for the teacher candidate using the SCU evaluation forms (numerical rating scale and narrative observations), and complete a summative assessment for the teacher candidate at the end of each quarter

• Demonstrate for cooperating teachers how to use the current version of SCU’s observation and evaluation forms; discuss suggested timelines for completing the forms for each quarter

• Periodically check-in with the coopering teacher to review teacher candidates’ progress outside of scheduled end-of-quarter benchmark meetings

• At the conclusion of each quarter, hold a benchmark meeting with the teacher candidate and cooperating teacher to review summative assessments, and assist in determining teacher candidate's readiness to advance to, or continue in, student teaching, completing the appropriate documentation

• Communicate regularly with Coordinators of Field Placement and Director of Teacher Education regarding any evidence of teacher candidates’ poor performance, and/or concerns about the suitability of the classroom placement or cooperating teacher

• Assist in the preparation and completion of a Field Experience Performance Plan when necessary

• Treat cooperating teachers and credential candidates with professional respect

GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.

• Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.

• Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services.

• Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.

• Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.

• Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.

• Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.

• Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

1. Knowledge

All field supervisors must have: a) current knowledge of the content; b) knowledge of the current context of public schooling including the California adopted P-12 content standards, frameworks, and accountability systems; c) knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation; and d) demonstration of effective professional practices in teaching and learning, scholarship, and service.

2. Skills

• All field supervisors working with Santa Clara University (SCU) teacher candidates must have significant experience as a teacher or administrator in a K-12 school setting, including experience observing and evaluating teaching performance.

3. Abilities

4. Education

5. Years of Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Examples:

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.

• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.

• May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.

• May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, venders or suppliers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Examples:

• Typical office and computer lab environment.

• Mostly indoor office environment with windows.

• Offices with equipment noise.

• Offices with frequent interruptions.