Job Details
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
Organization
The University of North Georgia is a member of the University System of Georgia and holds designations as a state leadership institution and as The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state's largest public universities. The regional, multi-campus university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate's degrees to professional doctoral programs.
The University of North Georgia's educational experience provides a solid foundation to help students become civic, professional and military leaders who serve communities locally and globally. UNG's student-focused environment includes quality education, service, inquiry, and creativity.
UNG is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and its residential Army ROTC program consistently ranks among the best in the country. UNG competes in NCAA Division II in baseball, softball, golf, basketball, soccer, mixed rifle, and women's cross country.
The University of North Georgia has seven academic colleges and institutes: the College of Arts and Letters, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions, University College, and the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis.
At the undergraduate level, UNG offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS); Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA); and Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN).
Graduate degrees offered at UNG include: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Education Specialist in School Leadership (EDSSL); Master of Education (Med); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Arts in history (MA); Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA); Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling (MS); Master of Science in family nurse practitioner (MS); Master of Science in nursing education (MS); Master of Science in physical education (MS); Master of Science in criminal justice (MS); Master of Public Administration (MPA); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Music (MM).
The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College, two of the top-performing schools in the University System of Georgia, in January 2013. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses and online opportunities united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.
UNG's campuses are located across the northeast Georgia region in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County. With easy access to metro Atlanta and Georgia's mountain and piedmont areas, the region features vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, including Lake Lanier and the Appalachian Trail.
The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative to improve the retention, progression, and graduation of students. Grounded in the successes and strengths of the past and inspired by the potential of the new University of North Georgia, UNG's Complete College Georgia plan seeks to advance educational attainment in the northern part of the state, contributing to the region's workforce and economic prosperity.
To obtain application information for the University of North Georgia, call the Admissions Office at [contact details available in the full listing], or for a closer look at the university, visit www.ung.edu.
