Job Purpose:

Gonzaga University’s School of Education Teacher Certification Program is currently seeking certified teachers interested in supervising Pre-Service Teacher Candidates at the K-12 levels, in all content areas in the Greater Spokane Area for the academic year.

A Teacher Certification Supervisor is a mentor and a liaison in coordinating the functions between the teacher candidates, mentor teachers, and the department.

Teacher Certification Supervisors are responsible for visiting teacher candidates in their school setting and observing and evaluating lessons using the Gonzaga assessment software, in addition to debriefing with the teacher candidate and mentor teacher. Teaching Certification Supervisors are required to attend meetings on campus each semester.

Gonzaga University is committed to cultivating an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for students, faculty, and staff.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Attend in-person, on-campus supervisor meetings
• Attend Zoom meetings, if needed
• Attend Student Teaching Celebration, if supervising a student teacher
• Complete University required trainings
• Complete up to 9 in-person visits
• Use technology for assignments
• Meet all due dates
• Submit mileage monthly on expense reporting software (e.g. Concur)
• Check Gonzaga email regularly and respond within 24 hours
• Professional communication with candidates, mentor teachers, and Clinical office regularly and as needed
• Follow agreed upon protocols for field experiences and student teaching
• If needed, meet with Teacher Education faculty or Professors of Record Confer with Director of Clinical Experiences for issues or concerns with placements, mentor teachers, and candidates’ instructional skills and/or dispositions
• Liaison between candidate, mentor teacher and Teacher Education Clinical Office

Minimum Qualifications:

Teaching certificate
At least 5 years K-12 experience
Master's degree
Reliable transportation
Flexible schedule Monday thru Friday between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Educational Requirement:

Master's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 2 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50%-75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)