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SLIS Program Supervisor
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Simmons University
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About Simmons Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.
Job Summary Program Supervisors oversee the practicum for individual students in the School Library Teacher concentration by following the Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) process established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Program Supervisor is the primary liaison between Simmons University and the Teacher Candidate, as well as between the University and the Supervising Practitioner.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the CAP process as outlined in the CAP Guidelines and other documentation provided by DESE.
Provide the candidate with robust and equitable guidance and support, including high-quality feedback that improves their practice.
Support the supervising practitioner to provide the candidate with robust and equitable guidance and support and complete all required components of the CAP process.
Collaborate with the candidate and supervising practitioner to collect, synthesize, and analyze evidence from multiple sources, including observations, a measure of student learning, student feedback, a professional practice goal, and candidate artifacts.
Facilitate all Three-Way Meetings with the supervising practitioner and candidate.
Conduct at least two announced observations of the candidate.
Calibrate with the supervising practitioner using multiple sources of evidence to determine the candidate's readiness to teach.
Complete and submit all required CAP forms.
Support the candidate to ensure the practicum placement is appropriate and supportive of their growth and development.
Collaborate with the supervising practitioner and Simmons University to identify appropriate, differentiated supports if the candidate is not on track to meet expectations.
Provide feedback to Simmons University on their experience as a program supervisor.
Meet at least four times with the Teacher Candidate and Supervising Practitioner, including two on-site visits, each semester. Maintain contact between meetings as needed.
Compensation $853 per student. This is a non-benefits eligible position.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process. Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work‑life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.
Instructions to Applicants Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under‑represented groups. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
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SLIS Program Supervisor
role at
Simmons University
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
About Simmons Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.
Job Summary Program Supervisors oversee the practicum for individual students in the School Library Teacher concentration by following the Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) process established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Program Supervisor is the primary liaison between Simmons University and the Teacher Candidate, as well as between the University and the Supervising Practitioner.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the CAP process as outlined in the CAP Guidelines and other documentation provided by DESE.
Provide the candidate with robust and equitable guidance and support, including high-quality feedback that improves their practice.
Support the supervising practitioner to provide the candidate with robust and equitable guidance and support and complete all required components of the CAP process.
Collaborate with the candidate and supervising practitioner to collect, synthesize, and analyze evidence from multiple sources, including observations, a measure of student learning, student feedback, a professional practice goal, and candidate artifacts.
Facilitate all Three-Way Meetings with the supervising practitioner and candidate.
Conduct at least two announced observations of the candidate.
Calibrate with the supervising practitioner using multiple sources of evidence to determine the candidate's readiness to teach.
Complete and submit all required CAP forms.
Support the candidate to ensure the practicum placement is appropriate and supportive of their growth and development.
Collaborate with the supervising practitioner and Simmons University to identify appropriate, differentiated supports if the candidate is not on track to meet expectations.
Provide feedback to Simmons University on their experience as a program supervisor.
Meet at least four times with the Teacher Candidate and Supervising Practitioner, including two on-site visits, each semester. Maintain contact between meetings as needed.
Compensation $853 per student. This is a non-benefits eligible position.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process. Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work‑life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.
Instructions to Applicants Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under‑represented groups. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
To apply Visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/SLIS-Program-Supervisor_R11618
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