University Supervisor of Student Teachers in World Language Teacher Education
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University Supervisor of Student Teachers in World Language Teacher EducationTitle: University Supervisor of Student Teachers in World Language Teacher EducationDivision Name: Academic AffairsCollege/Unit: College of Arts and SciencesDepartment: Languages, Literatures and CulturesCampus Location: Normal, ILGeneral SummaryThe Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is in search of a pool of qualified persons interested in the supervision of teacher candidates in World Language (French, German, and Spanish) education. Supervisors are needed in both Central Illinois and the Chicagoland area.This position involves mentoring teacher candidates in their semester-long student teaching internship. The university supervisor is a liaison between ISU and the school district personnel, primarily the cooperating teacher. The supervisor is responsible for observing the student teacher on-site and providing formal and informal assessments of the teacher candidate's teaching performance, which requires multiple (3-5) on-site observations with brief post-conference meetings. Also required are a small number of visits to Illinois State University in Normal, IL during the academic year. In addition to regular online communication throughout the semester, supervisors assess teacher candidates' online assignments and collaborate with the Cooperating Teacher and ISU faculty in assessing the professional growth and determining the final grade for teacher candidates.Required Qualifications1. Master's degree in teaching or relevant academic field.2. At least three years of World Language classroom teaching experience in a middle school or high school classroom and/or related professional experience.3. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.Desired Qualifications1. Hold a current Illinois Teaching Certificate.Work HoursVariesProposed Starting DateJanuary 2023Salary Rate / Pay RateCommensurate with experience and qualifications.Required Applicant DocumentsCover letter, references list (at least three professional references and contact information), and resume/CV. Please specify in the cover letter the geographic area/s for which you are applying.Special Instructions for ApplicantsApplications are accepted continuously for part-time, non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available.Contact Information for ApplicantsDr. Juliet Lynd, ChairDepartment of Languages, Literatures, and Information for ApplicantsThis position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) ###-####. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.#J-18808-Ljbffr