Clinical Teaching Field Experience Supervisor

Job title: Clinical Teaching Field Experience Supervisor

About the Role The Field Experience Supervisor provides support and guidance to LFCE teaching credential candidates in TK-12 classrooms, overseeing fieldwork, internships, and directed/student teaching hours across the Teacher Education or Inclusive Education program. The supervisor mentors, observes candidates, evaluates performance, and provides constructive feedback to support candidate development.

What You'll Do

• Observe teaching credential candidates in TK-12 classrooms and online settings.
• Evaluate the candidate’s performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Complete the observation form and provide feedback on the observations to the student and fieldwork department in a timely manner.
• Complete and submit final student evaluations in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly with the school-site support supervisor/provider and school-site administrator regarding the candidate’s performance, progress, and concerns as they arise.
• Maintain good communication with LFCE students, faculty, staff, and established fieldwork site representatives.
• Use various modes of communication; email, video chat, phone, text, etc.
• Review and provide feedback for student lesson plans and portfolio.
• Provide suggestions and resources as needed.
• Use effective mentoring strategies appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of classroom settings: pedagogical skills, content knowledge, behavior management, social-emotional learning, etc.
• Utilize technology-based teaching and communication platforms to support candidates and program standards. Be willing to learn advanced technology to support the student observation process and virtual teaching/learning; some examples include Google Classroom, Zoom, WebEx.
• Must have access to technology.
• Travel to different school sites; must provide own transportation and automobile insurance.
• Attend fieldwork supervision training and development workshops.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Clear California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization: Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Special Education: Mild/Moderate
• Valid Driver’s License
• Three years of elementary or secondary teaching experience
• Three years of experience working with diverse student populations including English learners
• Knowledge of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession
• Knowledge of the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs)
• Basic technology skills: completing online forms, scanning/emailing attachments
• Experience with online collaboration tools such as Google Classroom, WebEx, Zoom
• Experience in teaching and/or working with adult learners

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA)

Compensation & Benefits Actual compensation is determined by factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.