The University of Arizona Looking for Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (University Supervisor) (Multiple Positions) at Tucson, AZ Full Time

Posting Number: req12955

Department: Teachg Learning Sociocult Stds

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies Department invites applicants for part-time, non-benefits eligible Limited Term Adjunct Instructor/University Supervisor positions for the Teach Arizona – Teacher Preparation Program beginning in the Spring 2023 semester. We seek candidates with experience as a classroom teacher, administrator, instructional coach or having other relevant work experience with children from Grades 6-12.

A limited number of openings are available each semester contingent upon student enrollment and funding.

The University Supervisor, Teach Arizona – Teacher Preparation Program, is responsible for the clinical supervision of student teachers in 6th through 12th grade classrooms in middle and high school. The University Supervisor observes, coaches, and assesses the ability of teacher candidates to meet the required standards in their assigned school placement classrooms. The University Supervisor collaborates with supervising practitioners (mentor teachers) to support and assess teacher candidates. The University Supervisor will work under the guidance of the Teach Arizona Tucson Director and will collaborate with related faculty which includes the teacher candidates’ mentor teacher. The University Supervisor will observe and post conference with teacher candidates twice monthly and lead the mid-term and final evaluation with the teacher candidate and mentor teacher. Also, the University Supervisor will lead and/or contribute to collaborative sessions with teacher candidates and mentor teachers and collaborative meetings with faculty in support of students as needed.
The ideal candidate will have (1) outstanding verbal and written communication skills, (2) demonstrated skill and experience in facilitating student learning, (3) experience in mentoring or coaching (4) knowledge of effective secondary education programs (5) the ability to collaborate with multiple partners and navigate varying interests, and (6) a passion for education, teaching, and serving high-need communities.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Travel to school sites located throughout Pima County.
• Serve as a liaison between the Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies teacher education program and teacher candidates’ host schools.
• Guide, support, and evaluate the teacher candidate through the capstone field experience and student teaching.
• Coordinate an orientation meeting at the start of the semester with the teacher candidate and supervising practitioner (mentor teacher) to determine expectations regarding schedule, processes, standards, forms, and communications.
• Review lesson plans and other assignments for thoroughness and anticipated effectiveness.
• Conduct teacher candidate observations and evaluate progress and performance based on National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYEC), Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and Program Standards.
• Provide oral and written feedback to teacher candidates and classroom mentor teachers following observations.
• Provide written summaries of post-observation conferences to the teacher candidate.
• Conduct mid-term and final evaluation meetings of student teacher performance in collaboration with the student teacher and mentor teacher using provided forms to formally document the teacher candidate’s progress.
• Monitor student teachers’ adherence to program requirements.
• Communicate regularly with the Teach
  Arizona Tucson Director regarding teacher candidate performance and overall
  program quality.
• Submit required paperwork in the approved
  electronic format in a timely manner as per program requirements.
• Adhere to FERPA and confidentiality
  policies for UArizona and schools regarding records and communication.
• The work of the University Supervisor is
  integral to the capstone field experiences and student teaching. The student
  teaching semester requires a minimum of six documented classroom
  observations, a mid-term evaluation, and a final evaluation.
• Specific responsibilities as a University
  Supervisor.

•  Supervisor Training

o   Attendance
at Orientation sessions for student teachers and mentor teachers.

o   A minimum of six classroom observations per
semester.

  o   Collaborative mid-term and final
evaluations per semester.

  o   Timely submission of required forms and
documents.

o   Program evaluations as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of NAYEC, InTASC, and Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Keyboarding skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Basic ability to use technology including tablets, video equipment (including cell phones), organizational online systems, and email protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in an education related field.
• Five years of experience as a 6 – 12th grade classroom teacher and/or secondary school administrator or instructional coach, or other relevant work experience with students grades 6-12th.
• Background in secondary education content and pedagogy.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in facilitating student learning.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (required by first classroom observation).
• Valid driver’s license upon the first day of employment
  with a minimum of two years of driving experience. Ability to drive according
  to the University
  [email protected]

  Open Until Filled: Yes

  Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

  Special Instructions to Applicant

  For your application to be considered complete, please submit the following three documents:

  1. Cover Letter

  2. Current Curriculum Vitae

  3. In the first additional document slot: Name and contact information of THREE References (phone and email)

  Diversity Statement

  At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.