[Hiring] Student Teaching Supervisor for Secondary Mathematics @University of North Dakota

Role Description

The position involves supervising teacher candidate(s) and ensuring effective communication and evaluation throughout their student teaching experience.

• Meet with assigned student teachers and cooperating teachers prior to the student teaching experience to establish clear expectations.
• Complete at least four observations of student teachers throughout the semester.
• Collaborate with the cooperating teacher to complete four student teaching evaluations on each student teacher.
• Review and offer feedback on student teachers’ weekly journal reflections.
• Be available for student teachers to contact for advice on issues, to share successes, and to vent.
• Facilitate professional communication between the student teacher and the cooperating teacher, informing the Director of Teacher Education of any issues that arise.
• Coach student teachers in becoming professionally assertive in collaborations and reflective in conversation and written communications.
• Must be able to supervise at least 2 student teachers placed in middle school and/or high school placements within the Grand Forks, ND area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated attention to detail in working with documentation of important information.
• Strong organization skills when keeping track of dates/times/deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and verbal communication.
• Interest in engaging within the teacher education workforce.

Requirements

• Master's degree or 5 years of teaching experience in the content areas and grade levels of the student teaching placements you will be supervising.
• Must be located in the Grand Forks, ND area.
• Must be willing to make in-person visits to observe student teachers within the Grand Forks, ND area.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the content areas and grade levels of the placements you will be supervising.
• Experience in mentoring other classroom teachers.
• Experience in developing professional relationships with classroom teachers.