Adjunct - Supervisor of Teacher Candidates in Clinical Practice

The Graduate School of Education at The University of Bridgeport is looking for Adjunct - Supervisor of Teacher Candidates in Clinical Practice. This position will be located in the Greater Hartford Area.

Primarily Responsibilities: 

• Ability to travel to multiple school settings within a target area (Greater Hartford area)
• Assist the Administrator of Clinical Experiences in supervision of teacher candidates
• Meet with the candidate and cooperating teacher at each partner school at the beginning of each semester
• Observe and evaluate teacher candidate performance in a classroom setting every two to three (2- 3) weeks during the 14-week placement for a total of 5 observations; conduct conferences with teacher candidates and cooperating teachers regarding teacher candidate performance at each observation meeting
•  Maintain weekly contact with teacher candidates via UB email
• Review candidate weekly lesson plans
• Maintain bi-weekly contact with the cooperating teacher via email
• Submit five (5) performance observations and two (2) cumulative evaluations (mid-term and final)
• Complete an assessment of candidate dispositions for each placement
• Stay current on state and federal initiatives that pertain to Education Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in education or educational administration and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in elementary and/or secondary education required (Supervisors work with students in their certified areas of concentration only)  
• Concentration Certification for areas supervised
• Awareness and understanding of current teaching & classroom management strategies
• Experience observing and evaluating teaching performance
• Ability to work with the public in a pleasant, cooperative, collaborative manner
•  Ability to utilize technology efficiently and support data collection appropriately

Content Area Specialty Needs:

• Elementary
• Secondary Sciences
• Secondary Mathematics
• Secondary English
• Secondary History/Soc. St.
• Secondary Business
• Music K-12

Applicants MUST submit a resume/CV AND a letter of interest (cover letter).

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)