Clinical Teaching Field Experience Supervisor Special Education

Job Description Clinical Teaching Field Experience Supervisor Special Education Job Description Summary:

The Field Experience Supervisor for Special Education provides support and guidance to LFCE teaching credential candidates working in a

TK-12, 18-22

special education setting, completing fieldwork, intern, or directed/student teaching hours throughout the Inclusive Education (Special Education) program. The Field Experience Supervisor will mentor, observe candidates, evaluate their performance, and provide constructive feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree from and accredited institution. Valid Clear California Special Education Teaching Credential with an

English Learner Authorization:

Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, Mild/Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs. Valid Driver's License. Three years of experience with successful special education teaching experience Three years of experience working with diverse student populations including English learners. Knowledge of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession for Special Education. Knowledge of the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) for Special Education.

Basic technology skills:

completing online forms, scanning/emailing attachments Experience with online collaboration tools such as Google Classroom, WebEx, Zoom Experience in teaching and/or working with adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) for

Special Education Specific Duties:

Observe teaching credential candidates in

TK-12, 18-22

special education settings and/or online settings. Evaluate the candidate's performance (a minimum of 6 observations per semester) and provide constructive feedback. Complete observation forms and email feedback on the observations to the student and fieldwork department in a timely manner. Complete and submit final student evaluations by stated deadlines.

Percentage of Time:

20%

Communication:

Communicate on a regular basis with the school-site support supervisor/provider, school-site administrator, and university personnel (e.g., course instructor, clinical practice office) regarding the candidate's performance, progress, and concerns as they arise. Maintain professional and ongoing communication with LFCE students, faculty, staff, and established fieldwork site representatives.

Use various modes of communication:

email, video chat (i.e., Zoom), phone, text, etc.

Percentage of Time:

20% Review and provide feedback for student lesson plans, instruction/assessment, and portfolio. Provide suggestions and resources as needed. Requires traveling to different school sites. Must provide own transportation and automobile insurance

Percentage of Time:

20% Use effective mentoring strategies that are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Knowledge of special education settings, ,assessments, the

IEP /504

process, pedagogical skills, content knowledge, behavior management, social-emotional learning, etc.

Percentage of Time:

20% Utilize technology-based teaching and communication platforms to support candidates and program standards. Be willing to learn advanced technology to support the student observation process and virtual teaching/ learning; some examples include Google Classroom, Zoom, WebEx, etc. Must have access to technology.

Percentage of Time:

20%

Salary Range Maximum:

$33.00

Minimum:

$33.00

Benefits Summary:

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University's 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location:

La Verne Main Campus Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

No To be considered for this position please our web site and apply on line at the following link: Institutional Profile Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity. The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college. The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation