Saginaw Valley State University
Student Teaching / Field Supervisor-Upper Peninsula
Saginaw Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49503
Student Teaching / Field Supervisor-Upper Peninsula
The student teacher supervisor supervises aspiring educators in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They offer feedback, facilitate seminars, maintain communication, collaborate with stakeholders, advocate for student teachers, and ensure accurate record-keeping to support their success in the teaching profession. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Regularly observe student teachers and provide constructive feedback orally and in writing. Maintain consistent communication through email and SVSU's online platform, offering guidance and assistance as needed. Facilitate small group seminars and attend larger professional development sessions to enhance teaching skills and knowledge. Participate in monthly supervisor meetings and collaborate with host teachers, administrators, and SVSU COE staff to ensure a supportive environment for student teachers. Complete required assessments and surveys, maintaining accurate records of student-teacher progress. Advocate for student teachers and serve as a liaison between them, host teachers, and relevant stakeholders to address any issues effectively. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervision Received: Reports to the Acting Assistant Dean/Director of Clinical Experiences Supervision Exercised: None Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Education or related field Extensive experience as a teacher and/or administrator within P-12 education Ability to successfully interact with students, faculty, staff, area school administrators, and teachers Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of College of Education fieldwork program preferred Knowledge of and experience in supervising PE/Health student teachers preferred Working Conditions: Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. About SVSU: Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" (2016-2023). SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.
The student teacher supervisor supervises aspiring educators in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They offer feedback, facilitate seminars, maintain communication, collaborate with stakeholders, advocate for student teachers, and ensure accurate record-keeping to support their success in the teaching profession. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Regularly observe student teachers and provide constructive feedback orally and in writing. Maintain consistent communication through email and SVSU's online platform, offering guidance and assistance as needed. Facilitate small group seminars and attend larger professional development sessions to enhance teaching skills and knowledge. Participate in monthly supervisor meetings and collaborate with host teachers, administrators, and SVSU COE staff to ensure a supportive environment for student teachers. Complete required assessments and surveys, maintaining accurate records of student-teacher progress. Advocate for student teachers and serve as a liaison between them, host teachers, and relevant stakeholders to address any issues effectively. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervision Received: Reports to the Acting Assistant Dean/Director of Clinical Experiences Supervision Exercised: None Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Education or related field Extensive experience as a teacher and/or administrator within P-12 education Ability to successfully interact with students, faculty, staff, area school administrators, and teachers Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of College of Education fieldwork program preferred Knowledge of and experience in supervising PE/Health student teachers preferred Working Conditions: Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. About SVSU: Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" (2016-2023). SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.