Job Details

Description

This position serves as a clinical supervisor to the credential candidate. They will help the candidate acclimate to the site, collaborate with the Mentor Teacher or Peer Support Provider, review lesson plans designed by credential candidates, and use formative and summative assessment forms to assess and guide the candidate's growth. This position requires ongoing communication with the candidate and the Director of Clinical Practice.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education-related field required
• Must hold a California Teaching Credential in the content area they are supervising
• Extensive teaching experience (minimum of 5 years)
• Communication and interpersonal skills that nurture and empower teachers
• Knowledge of California state standards, Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE 1-7), the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) process and expectations, and instructional practices that support student learning including effective strategies for working with English learners and students with special needs
• Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office software

General Expectations:

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
• Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervise employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area

• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Essential Functions:

1. Attend University Supervisor Orientation
2. Meet with and teacher candidate Mentor Teacher/Peer Support Provider as directed
3. Communicate as needed with the Mentor Teacher/Peer Support Provider, and the Director of Clinical Practice

1. Act as a liaison between the University and the candidate's school site
2. Support and coach the candidate in refining of instructional practices, lesson planning, pacing and classroom management
3. Communicate weekly with candidates, read candidates weekly reflective journal and respond if appropriate, review and check candidates weekly lesson planner
4. Provide formative feedback and final evaluations as directed
5. Encourage progress with CalTPA 1 & 2 - review Cognitive Coaching Guides
6. Provide the Director of Clinical Practice with any concerns in a timely manner
7. Assist candidate in understanding the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs)
8. Effectively coach the candidate regarding implementation of TPE 7 - Effective Literacy Instruction for All students. As per Intern's designated grade level placement, provide comprehensive support to develop skills for effective literacy instruction for all students

Physical Requirements:

Job Title:

University Supervisor

Typical Working Conditions:

(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)

Indoors in controlled environment

Equipment Used:

(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)

Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener

Essential Physical Tasks:

(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)

Sitting for long periods of time using a computer

Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:

Key (Based on typical week):

N=Never

R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)

O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)

C=Constant (over 66% of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lifting/Carrying

Twisting/Turning

Under 10 lbs

X

Reach over shoulder

X

11-20 lbs

X

Reach over head

X

21-50 lbs

X

Reach outward

X

51-100 lbs

X

Climb

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Crawl

X

Kneel

X

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

X

Under 10 lbs

X

Sit

X

11-20 lbs

X

Walk-Normal Surfaces

X

21-50 lbs

X

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

X

51-100 lbs

X

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Stand

X

Bend

X

Driving

Automatic Trans

X

Standard Trans

X

Other

Keyboard/Ten Key

X

Fingering (fine dexterity)

X

Handling (grasping, holding)

X

Repetitive Motion - Hands

X

Repetitive Motion - Feet

X

Requirements

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Contact information for three references
3. Statement on what it means to be a Christian Educator (250-300 words), which describes the candidate's view of integrating Christian faith as a teach and their role in mentoring teacher candidates.
4. Transcripts of all graduate work complete. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hiring.