Part Time Teacher Candidate Supervisor

Job Title: Part Time Teacher Candidate Supervisor
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 304161
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Teacher Candidate Supervisor. This position provides observation, evaluation, direction, and guidance to the College of Education's (COE) Teacher Candidates while in field and clinical placement during junior and senior years. This position requires a flexible schedule to coordinate observation and conference meetings with the Teacher Candidates and their mentor teachers in varied P-12 public school locations. The supervisor schedules and attends meetings and/or trainings with Teacher Candidates, school districts, mentor teachers, P-12 administrators, and full-time COE faculty. Supervisors are expected to be able to objectively evaluate and grade Teacher Candidates based on their classroom performance and work submitted and to able to foster Teacher Candidates' confidence and efficacy in teaching. Supervisors will be expected to have basic technological literacy skills needed to perform various supervision duties, e.g. online evaluations, email communications, etc.

Responsibilities

• Observe, evaluate, and guide Teacher Candidates in accordance with the requirements listed in each program's handbook. This includes a minimum of an introductory meeting, three documented observations, and an exit interview each semester. This also includes submitting of all grading requirements such as but not limited to the CAPS assessment and dispositions assessments each semester and following the guidelines listed in the syllabi for each clinical course, including assessment grading on Anthology and D2L.
• Relationship building with P-12 school partners, including maintaining and facilitating meetings with partner school mentor teachers and administrators, meeting with the appropriate school personnel to assign mentor teachers to each Teacher Candidate based on the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for certification, and scheduling and leading Teacher Candidates through an initial tour of their P-12 school setting.
• Maintaining ongoing contact with Teacher Candidates; providing ongoing support during field and clinical placement; and providing guidance and direction when and if Teacher Candidate issues occur, including Professional Development Plan meetings and follow-up to address ongoing issues.
• Attend required faculty and Teacher Candidate meetings, including retreats and data days (accreditation requirement), student orientation, supervisor training, and program and Professional Development Community meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge in theories and practice in teacher education.
• Knowledge in current certification requirements for teaching (i.e., GACE, Georgia standards).
• Knowledge of learning management systems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.

Required Qualifications

• EdS and Masters degrees is required. Doctorate in education preferred
• Experience teaching in P-12 setting required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Georgia teaching certificate preferred but not required.
• Doctorate in education and EdS preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education