Western Governors University Looking for Clinical Supervisor, Advanced Programs English Language Learning at Salt Lake City, UT Full Time

Job Number: JR-013027

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Profile Summary: A
Clinical Supervisor is an experienced and licensed educator who acts as an advisor, observer, and assessor through virtual assistance, of
the English Language Learning (ELL) candidate providing feedback throughout the practicum experience. The role of the Clinical Supervisor is
crucial in the guidance and education of the candidate. The Clinical Supervisor is Western Governors University’s (WGU) representative that
liaises between the school, candidate, and WGU. WGU currently uses GoReact, a secure online platform for clinical supervisors (CS) to
conduct virtual observations. With 100% virtual CS support, our CSs can supervise students within and outside their state.

Job
Qualifications:

To serve as a WGU ELL Clinical Supervisor, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Hold a
  current/active administrator or teaching license with an ELL endorsement.
• A master’s degree in education or related field is
  required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in teaching K-12 and/or school administration.
• A minimum of three or
  more years teaching ELL students.
• Ability to complete a background clearance if required by the school district.
• Capacity to support up to three teacher candidates at a time

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Clinical
Supervisors (CS) have the following responsibilities:

• Complete WGU CS Training which includes CS Training, and some states have
  state-specific training requirements. The Clinical Experience Team will advise the CS of any state-specific training requirements.
• Always function as a WGU representative. This includes but is not limited to being a proponent of WGU and acting in a professional
  manner in all interactions.
• Conduct a virtual live Meet and Greet with the candidate to discuss expectations before the practicum
  begins.
• Introduce yourself to the principal either through email and/or phone prior to the first observation.
• Maintain
  communication with the candidate and principal throughout the practicum.
• Conduct a pre-practicum virtual conference before the
  start of the practicum and submit the form.
• Conduct two formal virtual observations and submit the observation forms. Each
  observation must last a minimum of 45 minutes and a maximum of 2 hours.

o Hold pre- and post-observation conferences with the
candidate. You must hold post-observation conferences within 48 hours of the observation.

• Conduct a post-practicum virtual
  conference at the end of the practicum and submit the evaluation form.
• Touch base briefly with the principal each time you visit
  to discuss the candidate’s progress, analyze the relationship, and facilitate communication between parties as needed. Be proactive and
  notify the Instructor Practitioner of concerns as soon as they arise.
• Submit observation and/or evaluation forms online within
  three business days of the observation and/or observation.
• Respond to communication from WGU staff or other stakeholders within
  24-48 hours.

WGU Clinical Supervisors will demonstrate and model the dispositions and ethical considerations expected of WGU
teacher candidates as follows:

• All individuals Can Learn
• Growth Mindset
• Empathy
• Intellectual
  Courage
• Belonging
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Communication

Knowledge, Skill, and
Abilities:

To serve as a WGU Clinical Supervisor you will need:

• Access to a computer with webcam, email, and internet
  connection for corresponding with teacher candidates, WGU staff, principals, and for completing on-line observation/evaluation forms and
  live virtual meetings.
• District and principal approval if a district employee.
• Technologically proficient
• Capacity to supervise three teacher candidates at a time.

Competencies:

• Observation cycle
• Student
  progression/growth through the practicum
• Lesson cycle and planning
• Behavior management
• Awareness of current
  teaching standards – Awareness of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Standards

Physical
Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Disclaimer: This Job Description has been
designed to indicate the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification.
It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required of the employee to do
this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a
contract of employment and the University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

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