Position Title

Student Teaching Field Supervisor (Part-Time)

Who we are

National Louis is a 130+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, and excellence from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more “student ready” so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family.

What we offer

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

Campus

Chicago IL - 122 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago IL -18 S. Michigan Ave, Lisle IL, Other, Wheeling IL

Position Status

Regular-(permanent) Position

Schedule Details (if applicable)

These are part-time roles working in the field

What you will do

The Student Teaching Field Supervisor for Teacher Preparation Programs at National Louis University reports to the Director of the Office of Field Experiences (OFE).

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 is 12.5 mentoring clock hours for Practicum 2 and 25 mentoring clock hours for student teaching, not including travel time. Travel time is reimbursed through a travel expense supplement.

Outcomes

The Student Teaching Field Supervisor's primary responsibilities include:

• 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 on-going feedback to NLU students of 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.

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

Your Competencies

Student Teaching Field Supervisor will possess:

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