Student Teaching Field Supervisor; Part-Time

Overview

We are proactively recruiting at this time for openings expected in the future. The National College of Education at National Louis University seeks qualified Student Teaching Field Supervisors for our Teacher Preparation Programs.

These supervisors will provide direct NLU/NCE representation to the partner school/district for at least one term with possible placement for Practicum II and Student Teaching. Minimum mentoring clock hours required per NLU student are 12.5 for Practicum II and 25 for student teaching, not including travel time. Travel time is reimbursed through a travel expense supplement.

• Serving as liaison between NCE/NLU and the local school.
• Developing a relationship with the site school leadership that supports and enhances NLU’s mission and goals.
• Discussing with the school co‑mentor and the student a strategy and time‑line for meeting any course requirements.
• Accommodating a NLU student’s schedule while also meeting the site school’s students and teachers’ desired outcomes.
• Directly observing NLU students at their assigned school.
• Providing ongoing feedback to NLU students on lesson plans, observations, etc.
• Arranging and conducting appraisal and assessment meetings with all parties to encourage and facilitate the professional growth of the candidate.
• Attending required professional development opportunities offered by the Office of Field Experiences at NCE.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred).
• Licensure in specific Illinois licensure areas preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience and/or equivalent related experience in the field.
• Current professional field experience preferred.

This position is contracted by term and per student on an as‑needed basis.