Elementary Special Education Teacher Candidate Supervisor

3 weeks ago


Lawrence, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Position OverviewThe University of Kansas, Department of Special Education, Elementary Education Unified (EEU) Program anticipates openings for the position of University Supervisor in the 2024-2025 academic year.

The University Supervisor is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Education and Human Sciences (SOEHS). The supervisor serves as the liaison between the SOEHS and the elementary school where teacher candidates are placed for their student teaching/internship. The primary function of the university supervisor is to provide guidance for the teacher candidate in their development of teaching competency and to give assistance to the clinical supervisor.

University supervisors should have academic backgrounds and experience in the field of special education and have taught successfully at the levels they supervise. We are seeking university supervisors who have prior teaching experience in the areas of special education for students with high- and low-incidence disabilities (i.e., mild to severe) in elementary schools. Supervisors must be available to observe and conference with teacher candidates during the traditional school day (e.g., 7am-6pm CST).

Amount of work required can vary by position and will range in FTE.

Applications will be accepted throughout the year. The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.Job Description100% - Supervisors are responsible for the following:
  • Attend University Supervisor Training sessions, seminars, and meetings
  • Initiate and attend an initial meeting with the clinical supervisor and teacher candidate
  • Conduct pre- and post-conference meetings for every formal observation to assist in improving instruction, analyzing problems, identifying strengths, and reflecting on teaching effectiveness
  • Review lesson plans prior to formal observations
  • Participate in problem-solving and remain flexible in seeking solutions
  • Complete required formative and summative evaluation forms
  • Conduct four formal formative observations and one summative evaluation for each teacher candidate during the practicum/internship experience
  • Communicate regularly with assigned teacher candidates and their clinical supervisor
  • Promote and sustain positive working relationships between the clinical supervisor, the teacher candidate, and the principal/coordinator/director
  • Respond to emails, phone calls, questions and other inquiries in a timely manner
  • Suggest specific instructional strategies or approaches if teacher candidates are unsuccessful in implementing particular lesson plans or have management problems that will reach a wide variety of learners
  • Promote teacher candidates’ self-reflection via journaling and observations
  • Communicate concerns with the EEU Fieldwork Coordinator and/or Practicum/Internship Course Instructor to keep them updated and involved with solutions.
  • Document plan of action/interventions used to assist teacher candidates in gaining skills
  • Monitor teacher candidate’s work submitted online and provide feedback in a timely manner
  • Act as a critical resource for teacher candidates as they face the challenges of teaching and learning
  • Respect the cultural implications and expectations of the school
  • Support teacher candidates in providing all embracing special education and related services for all students with disabilities.
Required Qualifications
  1. The applicant must hold a master’s degree in Education or other field appropriate to subject area and a minimum of 5 years relevant special education teaching or administrative experience.
  2. Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and university faculty.
  3. Experience observing and evaluating teaching performance.
  4. Knowledge of working with a wide range of populations of elementary school children and educators, including an ability to integrate supportive and culturally sustaining practices into supervision and feedback.
  5. Basic technology knowledge including Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, TEAMS, Powerpoint, Outlook) and electronic video communication,
  6. Ability to provide in-person elementary school observations in the Kansas City metro area.
Position Requirements:
  • Ability to travel to multiple school settings within a 50-mile radius of Lawrence, KS.
Preferred Qualifications
  1. Current teaching license
Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application includes: an online application, a resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references.

Review of applications will begin February 26th and be ongoing.Contact Information to ApplicantsSean Smith: seanj@ku.edu (EEU Positions)Advertised Salary Range$500 per Teacher CandidateApplication Review BeginsMonday February 26, 2024Anticipated Start DateThursday August 1, 2024Apply to Job


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