Field Supervisor

Job Title

Field Supervisor

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Ed Leadership & Counseling

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Field Supervisor serve as official university liaisons, providing guidance, mentorship, and formal supervision for principal intern candidates throughout their clinical practicum experiences. The Field Supervisor’s core duties are to oversee candidate progress, ensure high-quality field-based experiences, and support the development of leadership competencies as outlined by both Prairie View A&M University and State of Texas education standards.  In addition, field supervisors will attend initial and ongoing training provided by Prairie View A&M University. Travel to assigned field sites as required; reliable transportation is necessary. Must commit to regular availability for on-campus meetings, site visits, and prompt electronic communications.

Responsibilities:

Observation and Evaluation:

• Conduct a minimum of three formal, structured observations per semester of each intern, using state-adopted appraisal instruments and university rubrics. Provide written and verbal feedback following each observation, targeting growth in instructional leadership, organizational management, and school culture.

Mentorship and Coaching:

• Offer consistent professional guidance, goal-setting assistance, and individualized support to interns, fostering reflective leadership practices and problem-solving skills.

Site Liaison:

• Maintain ongoing communication and positive collaboration with site mentors, campus administrators, and district supervisors to ensure experiences align with program goals and the Texas Principal Standards.tamucc+1

Documentation and Reporting:

• Monitor and verify completion of program requirements (logs, reflections, plans); submit timely observation reports, mid-term and final evaluations, and other required documentation to the university.

Professionalism and Compliance:

• Adhere to ethical guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and model professional conduct at all times; ensure field activities comply with Texas Administrative Code, Prairie View A&M University policies, and relevant accreditation requirements.

Support and Intervention:

• Identify intern strengths and areas for growth, initiate intervention strategies as needed and provide resources to support intern development. Serve as the first point of contact for intern concerns or issues in the field.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of three years of campus or district-level leadership experience.

• Prior experience mentoring or supervising educators preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Valid Texas Principal or Administrator certification.

• Minimum of three years of campus or district-level leadership experience.

• Prior experience mentoring or supervising educators preferred.

• Knowledge of the Texas Principal Standards and instructional leadership best practices.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in educational or leadership, Administration, or a related field.

• Valid Texas Principal or Administrator certification.

• Minimum of three years of campus or district-level leadership experience.

• Prior experience mentoring or supervising educators preferred.

• Knowledge of the Texas Principal Standards and instructional leadership best practices.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Posting Close Date:  

• 10/04/2025 

 

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume