Field Supervisor (Pooled)
- Employer
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Field Supervisor supports students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)/Alternative Certification Program (ACP) at Lamar University by observing, coaching, and mentoring teacher candidates in their first year of teaching. The Supervisor ensures that each candidate is evaluated using the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) rubric and POP (pre-observation, observation, post-observation) cycle model and collaborates with mentor teachers and school administrators to support candidate development. Field Supervisors are assigned to specific geographic regions across Texas and serve as key representatives of Lamar University’s College of Education and Human Development.
- Conduct formal and informal classroom observations of MAT/ACP candidates using the T-TESS rubric.Implement and document the POP cycle (pre-conference, observation, and post-conference) for each candidate.Provide constructive feedback and coaching aligned with state educator standards.
- Mentor MAT/ACP candidates to ensure instructional growth and classroom management effectiveness.Address candidate concerns, guide professional reflection, and provide support aligned with program expectations.Maintain regular communication with candidates and provide guidance throughout Internship I and II.
- Establish and sustain professional relationships with mentor teachers, school administrators, and district personnel within assigned geographic area (e.g., Houston, DFW, San Antonio).Represent Lamar University professionally and maintain strong community engagement.
- Upload POP cycle data, observation records, and walk-through data into university-required data systems.Ensure all documentation meets program, state, and university standards for field experience reporting.
- Master’s degree.Valid Texas Teaching Certification (EC–6, 4–8, 7–12, or EC–12 content areas).Minimum of five years of experience in the field of certification.Demonstrated ability to mentor or supervise novice teachers.Familiarity with T-TESS and Texas educator evaluation standards.Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Texas Principal Certification.Prior experience as a school administrator, instructional coach, or teacher mentor.
- Knowledge of educator preparation standards and the Texas T-TESS evaluation system.Skill in observing instruction and providing high-quality written and verbal feedback.Skill in building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with school personnel.Skill in using technology to document and submit evaluations.Ability to work independently while managing a caseload across geographically dispersed areas.Ability to coach and support novice teachers during their critical first year of teaching.
Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.
Job Conditions:
- This is a part-time, field-based position with flexible hours aligned to school schedules.The position requires travel across a designated area in Texas and may include extended driving.This position is security-sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.Strict adherence to university and Texas educator code of ethics policies is required.A violation of program or university policy may result in disciplinary action or termination.
Security Sensitive: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
Visit/Apply
Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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