Adjunct Supervisor Pool - Visually Impaired Learner and Orientation

The College of Education at Portland State University hires part-time faculty on an ongoing basis to supervise teacher candidates in clinical field experiences as part of their licensure or endorsement programs.

Job Responsibilities: 1.

Support and evaluate teacher candidates in their field experience * Schedule a minimum of three observations per term which include reviewing candidate lesson plan, observing the candidate teach, and debrief the lesson with candidate (and cooperating professional as available) * Conduct one or more of the above observations (as determined by the program) to support instructional skills assessed by edTPA or work sample used by program for licensure * Provide constructive support and suggestions to assist each teacher candidate's professional growth * Pose questions about activities and strategies that assist the teacher candidate in reflecting on their teaching lesson or consultation and broadening their own self-evaluation * Demonstrate and reflect knowledge of effective instructional practices in the field * Promote instructional strategies that can reach a wide variety of learners, as well as expect higher level thinking skills * Communicate concerns with the program coordinator to keep them updated and involved with solutions * Document plan of action/interventions used to assist teacher candidates in gaining skills * Provide brief unscheduled support for candidates as needed * Complete candidate's midterm and final field experience evaluation via three-way conversation with the cooperating teacher/mentoring professional and the teacher candidate; enter the scores into the COE assessment management system 2.

Promote positive working relationships among the cooperating professional, the teacher candidate, and the administrator * Support cooperating professional and teacher candidate collaboration * Establish and maintain working relationship with the site, district, or agency administrator and build communication between the partner institution and the university * Help to build and identify future sites that may be used for clinical experiences 3.

Demonstrate professionalism * Communicate clearly in a timely manner and participate as a member of the team with the cooperating professional and teacher candidate * Participate in problem-solving and remain flexible in seeking solutions * Respect the cultural implications and expectations of the partner institution * Respond to emails, phone calls, questions and other inquiries in a timely manner * Value other's professional opinions and time, yet willing to give the time necessary for feedback and discussion * Be aware of and apply current best practices in the field (e.g., reflective supervision, collaborative problem-solving, family-focused and child-centered intervention, routines-based intervention, knowledge of legal and ethical requirements, IFSPs/IEPs, assessment, functional goal writing, culturally responsive practice, inclusive ECSE models, interdisciplinary practice, PBIS) 4.

Participate in supervisor professional learning * Review supervisor resources provided on the program website, including up-to-date instructional video and materials about teacher candidate assessments * Participate in ongoing professional learning for program-specific expectations and processes * Participate in or review materials for new supervisor training including Onboarding, edTPA Overview (if applicable), Technology Tools for Supervisors.

* Supervisors are often invited to attend optional professional development sessions in other relevant areas, but these are not required.