Student Teacher Supervisor

Posted: 25-May-24

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Type: Part-time

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 5284782

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Our locations include Boston, Charlotte, North Carolina, London, Portland, Maine, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, Vancouver, and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant, which are nodes in our growing global university system.

Through this network we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research.

The University Supervisor observes and documents the teacher candidate's demonstration of professional competencies relative to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Professional Standards for Teachers and also serves as an advocate and additional resource for the student and school. Working closely with the cooperating teacher, the University Supervisor supports the teacher candidate's developing practice.

• Be familiar with the policies, expectations, evaluations, and administrative tasks of the student teaching experience
• Schedule, facilitate, and participate in the required number of meetings with the clinical triad (student teacher, cooperating teacher, and supervisor)
• Provide verbal and written feedback in a timely manner
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork, assessments, and practicum evaluations
• Work closely with classroom site and teacher to integrate or reconcile University curriculum and school philosophy
• Monitor teacher candidates' progress and provide support
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Field Placements
• Identify areas of concern
• Attend orientations and other scheduled meetings

• Demonstrates related supervisory knowledge of both the subject matter and the methodology of teaching
• Master's degree in education
• Minimum five years teaching and/or administrative experience
• Experience in urban and underserved schools preferred

Academic

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see our diversity and inclusion statement.