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Job Summary:

The School of Education at Maryville University is seeking part-time faculty members to supervise teacher candidates in field placements as part of our Teacher Preparation Program. As a University Supervisor, you will serve as a liaison between the cooperating teacher, teacher candidate, and the School of Education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend all professional development and training sessions for University Supervisors as indicated by the School of Education
• Attend all required School of Education meetings as indicated by the School of Education
• Provide constructive support and suggestions to assist each teacher candidate's professional growth
• Observe, coach, and evaluate teacher candidates' performance in student teaching/practicums
• Conduct multiple site visits for observations, coaching, and evaluation
• Complete all School of Education required documentation by indicated deadlines
• Question activities and teaching strategies that assist the teacher candidate in reflecting on their teaching lesson and broadening their own self-evaluation
• Demonstrate and reflect knowledge of effective instructional practices in the classroom
• Participate in problem-solving and remain flexible in seeking solutions
• Promote instructional strategies approved by the School of Education that can reach a wide variety of learners, as well as expect higher-level thinking skills
• Respect the cultural implications and expectations of the partnering schools that the teacher candidates are placed
• Value other's professional opinions and time, yet willing to give the time necessary for feedback and discussion
• Promote and sustain positive working relationships among the cooperating teachers; building administrators; and the teacher candidates

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Education from a regionally accredited institution
• Current Missouri Teaching Certification
• Must be willing to complete an FBI Fingerprinting Background Check and Missouri Department of Health, Senior Services Family Care Safety Background Screening, and a Tuberculosis test at your own expense
• Must have a minimum of three years teaching experience in an urban or suburban public school settings in relevant certification areas pertaining to Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle (Science, Social Studies, Math, or Language Arts) or High school (Biology, Chemistry, English, Social Science, or Math)
• Must have a clean driving record with a valid Missouri driver's license
• Must own a car with current auto insurance; insurance must be kept current
• Knowledge of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher Standards
• Must be flexible with scheduling visits
• Must be willing to drive to all partnering schools assigned
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Superior technical capabilities