About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

In the School of Education, we serve tomorrow’s high-quality educators, cultivate the potential of educators through partnerships within their communities, and make a prominent impact on the teacher pipeline through transformational educational experiences and opportunities that provide upward mobility.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas - Dallas invites applications for the position of University Field Supervisor in the School of Education Undergraduate and Graduate Programs.
The University Field Supervisor prepares, monitors, and assesses student teachers, provides hands-on support and development that result in student achievement gains, and fosters positive relationships between school districts and the university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in education-related field
• Minimum of three years of PK-12 teaching experience and a track-record of achieving student success in a public school or charter school setting
• Current Teacher Certification in area of supervision.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with a variety of technology and computer hardware and software
• Experience in instructional leadership, coaching novice teachers, and facilitation of professional development
• Experience in data analysis to create an action plan
• Exceptional ability to organize, plan, and execute project tasks independently
• Ability to develop and sustain school/community/university partnerships
• Adherence to the TEA Code of Ethics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Regular communication with instructors of Teacher Candidates, and program faculty.
• Supervise Teacher Candidates in a clinical placement.
• Conducts a minimum of 4 formative walkthroughs and 3 formal observations for the semester. Conducts a pre-and post-conference with each Teacher Candidate for each formal observation
• Scores and discusses TC Professionalism / Disposition rubric.
• Places Teacher Candidate on a Professional Improvement Plan, when warranted.
• Uploads scores into TK20 and ensures accurate entry of Teacher Candidate’s scores within 48 hours following performance assessment.
• Ensure recording, uploading (within 24-hours of PA) and accurate labeling of performance assessments into Panopto.
• Analyze, interpret, and apply data findings to improve candidate’s instructional competency.
• Follow all rules and guidelines established by the district for acceptable Professional conduct and Dress.
• Establish and maintain mutual respect, trust, communication, and confidentiality with teacher candidates and the school/ district personnel.
• Maintain a frequent, recurring presence in the school sites.
• Collaborate with district and school administrators to select high-quality mentor teachers.
• Analyze, interpret and respond to mentor surveys of teacher candidate’s performance.
• Conduct mentor teacher trainings with the support of local professional development facilitator.
• Facilitate Governance Meetings with district stakeholders to create & foster a positive relationship with district and school site staff.
• Participate in recruitment of new teacher candidates.
• Create and facilitate professional development sessions for clinical teachers.
• Attend and participate in coordinator training and ongoing professional development meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

* Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
* Current Principal Certification K-12
* Elementary, Bilingual, Special Education, 4-8 Social Studies, 4-8 Math, LOTE EC-12, ESL, Spanish Certifications
* Certified evaluator in T-TESS

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Current Teacher Certification in area of supervision.

Job Duties:

Work Schedule:

As required to meet the academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.