College Supervisor for Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Special Education
Credential Programs
As a College Supervisor, or Student Teacher Supervisor, you will support our credential candidates during their field experience(s) and student teachingfor the Preliminary Multiple Subject and Single Subject Teaching and Mild-to-Moderate Education Specialist Credential programs.
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
As a College Supervisor, or Student Teacher Supervisor, you will support our credential candidates during their field experience(s) and student teaching. Responsibilities include:
1. Coordinate placement meeting and assist in training of Cooperating Teachers
2. Attend College Supervisor meetings
3. Serve as liaison between Kalmanovitz School of Education and the school site
4. Conduct an initial placement meeting with the Candidate and Cooperating Teacher
5. Complete paperwork as required – Placement Verification Form, Teaching and Learning Fieldwork Contracts, Observation Forms, and Evaluation Forms
6. Review lesson plans, including those for edTPA
7. Observe the Candidate instructing students in the classroom as required (described in our Fieldwork Handbook)
8. Maintain communication with the Candidate for duration of placement(s)
9. Provide support, encouragement, feedback, and constructive criticism to Candidate concerning the field experience
10. Maintain contact and encourage open communication with school administrators and Cooperating Teachers
11. Facilitate the final evaluation and complete the Field Experience Assessment with additional input from the Candidate and Cooperating Teacher
12. Submit the paperwork to the Coordinator of Field Experience
13. Assist in the on going training of the Cooperating Teachers
14. Complete a final evaluation of the Cooperating Teacher
15. Write letters of recommendations at the conclusion of the Teaching and Learning experience.
Requirements:
*Current teaching credential, or equivalent experience, in credential area of candidates being supervised or in educator preparation.
*Recent professional experiences in school settings where the curriculum aligns with the California’s adopted content standards and frameworks and the school reflects the diversity of the California’s student population.
*Knowledge of program curriculum and assessments, including the TPEs and the TPA model chosen by the program.
*Familiarity with current knowledge of effective supervision approaches such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and current content-specific pedagogy and instructional practices.
*Note— This position is a continuing, special compensation / non-course assignment. College Supervisors complete instructional work time sheets for their supervision time.
Must Be a California Resident.
Applicants who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:
- Indicate interest via application to the posting
- Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021
Please apply online at https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/offices-services/academic-affairs/adjunct-faculty-openings or click on the APPLY NOW button above
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
A resume
The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Candidates must perform all course-related work within the State of California.
Salary: $40.50/hour - $64.43/ hour dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0 To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
