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SMU Teacher Preparation Program Supervisor (San Antonio)
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Position Number: 5663965
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

SMU Teacher Preparation Program Supervisor (San Antonio)
Simmons School of Education and Human Development

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Open Date: Jul 29, 2024

Description:
The SMU Teacher Preparation Program is hiring experienced teachers and administrators to mentor the next generation of teachers in Houston. The Supervisor role largely requires one to:

Complete online new supervisor training. (Expect information via email in early August/December.)
Conduct an orientation for the cooperating teacher before the clinical teaching semester begins. This session should provide information concerning the program and required responsibilities.
Conduct a clinical teacher orientation by the first day of the clinical teaching semester. Primarily, this session should review the Handbook.
Monitor clinical teacher's notebook during the clinical teaching semester.
Observe, assess, and evaluate the clinical teacher regarding teaching, planning, management, and professionalism (3 formal 45-minute observations per semester).
Conduct mid-point and summative 3-way conference with the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher.
Write recommendation letters.
Act as a liaison between the school district and Teacher Preparation Program.

Qualifications:
A qualified candidate for this position meets the following criteria:

3 years teaching experience
Master's degree
Current Texas teaching certification and/or principal (mid-management) or superintendent certification
Accomplished educator (as shown by student learning)
Experience mentoring teachers
Commitment for one academic year
It is not required that the supervisor is a current district employee.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/150922

We are reviewing applicants on an as needed basis. Please submit the following documents:

Resume
Cover letter that addresses all qualification criteria.

Southern Methodist University (SMU) will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, education activity, or admissions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. SMU's commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX1 Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, including the prohibition of sex discrimination under Title IX. The Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.