Student Teaching Supervisor for Secondary Social Studies

Salary/Position Classification

• $400 per student paid at end of contract annual
• Hours per week: Varies dependent on the number of students 

Purpose of Position

Supervising teacher candidates.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet with your assigned student teachers and cooperating teachers prior to the beginning of the student teaching experience to establish clear expectations.
• Complete at least four observations of your student teacher throughout the semester.
• Collaborate with the cooperating teacher to complete the four student teaching evaluations on each student teacher.
• Review and offer feedback on student teachers’ weekly journal reflections.
• Be available for student teachers to contact you for advice on issues occurring, to share their successes, and at times to vent.
• Facilitate professional communication between the student teacher and the cooperating teacher and informing the Director of Teacher Education of any issues that surface.
• Coach the student teacher in becoming professionally assertive in collaborations, and reflective in conversation and written communications.
• Must be able to supervise at least 2 student teachers placed in middle school and/or high school placements within the Grand Forks, ND area.

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated attention to detail in working with documentation of important information.
• Strong organization skills when keeping track of dates/times/deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and verbal communication.
• Interest in engaging within the teacher education workforce.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Masters degree or 5 years of teaching experience in the content areas and grade levels of the student teaching placements you will be supervising.
• Must be located in the Grand Forks, ND area.
• Must be willing to make in-person visits to observe student teachers within the Grand Forks, ND area.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A masters degree in the content areas and grade levels of the placements you will be supervising.
• Experience in mentoring other classroom teachers.
• Experience in developing professional relationships with classroom teachers.