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Chicago Semester Student Teaching Supervisor

Employer
Trinity Christian College
Location
Chicago, Illinois

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Faculty Jobs
Education, Teacher Education
Position Type
Adjunct
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

POSITION: Chicago Semester invites applications for a part-time adjunct position as a student teaching supervisor in Chicago Public Schools for the 2019-2020 school year.

QUALIFICATIONS

M.A./M.S.  in education with at least 5 years teaching experience.  The ideal candidate has experience working with teachers, students, and/or student teachers in the Chicago Public Schools or other urban district. This position requires a valid driver’s license and own transportation. Student teaching supervisors must pass a CPS Level 2 Volunteer Background Check.  Chicago Semester seeks candidates who are committed to urban education and Christian faith. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Supervision

  • Meeting with the student teacher and cooperating teacher(s) during the first two weeks of the semester to clarify responsibilities of the student teaching team.  
  • Meeting/talking with student teachers and Student Teaching Program Director on a weekly basis.
  • Observing the student teacher in a “normal classroom setting”, a minimum of 5 times during the semester; six times if there are two placements. 
  • Conferencing with the student teacher and cooperating teacher after each observation.

Assessment

  • Reading and responding to weekly reflections. 
  • Providing the student teacher and cooperating teacher with written feedback after each observation.  (Observation Report Form)
  • Consulting with the Chicago Semester student teaching program director and college department head if the student teacher is expected to earn a grade lower than a B for student teaching.
  • Completing mid-term and final evaluations.
  • Assigning a grade (A, B, C, or fail) for student teaching and professional seminar. 

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following during the online application process:

  1. Introduction letter
  2. CV

Organization

Trinity Christian College is an accredited private liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students a rigorous Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition, preparing them to pursue excellence in their vocations. The secure 130-acre wooded campus is just 30 minutes from the limitless cultural and career resources of downtown Chicago.

Academics

Consistently ranked as one of the top-tier colleges in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report, Trinity Christian College offers over 80 programs of study, including traditional undergraduate, adult studies, and graduate programs. Recognizing the value of experiential learning, 100% of Trinity’s students participate in hands-on internships or field education. Trinity alumni excel. They are nurses in the most advanced healthcare facilities, award-winning teachers in schools across the country, successful business executives in global companies, and service-oriented professionals making a difference throughout the world.

Community

Whether they are commuters or campus residents, current Trinity students passionately talk about the sense of “community” they feel on this diverse campus. Trinity is often recognized for its ethnic and economic diversity. Intercollegiate sports for men and women, student-run ministry programs, and a full scope of creative expression in fine arts add to the Trinity experience. 

Chicago

Opportunities abound in the Chicagoland area, opening the door to an expansive “classroom” of culturally-rich neighborhoods; world class music, theater, art, and cuisine; and endless professional development for students via internships, career positions, and involvement with service organizations. Trinity’s Chicago Semester provides an immersive experience for students who want the city to be their home, classroom, and workplace for an entire semester.

Study Abroad

Learning outside the classroom is available through off-campus programs including Semester in Spain (Seville), Semester in The Netherlands, and Semester in Ecuador (Quito), as well as other areas of the world. May-term trips to places such as Cuba and China offer students the opportunity to discover and explore different regions of the world over the course of a few weeks.

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