University Graduate Field Supervisor 2024-2025

Title: University Graduate Field Supervisor 2024-2025

Employee Classification:

Campus: University of North Texas

• Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Education

Department: DAL-Teacher Education & Admin-518200

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us

• Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Graduate Field Supervisor in the Teacher Education and Administration Graduate Schools. Graduate Field Supervisor goals are to prepare highly effective aspiring administrators, provide hands-on support and development that result in student achievement gains and foster positive school-university relationships.

UNT Dallas - the first four-year public institution of higher education in the city - seeks an individual who will help shape the character of a 21st century, teaching-focused university. Candidates should be able to express enthusiastic support for the mission of the university to transform the lives of students, families and communities by providing high-quality, student-focused education in preparation for tomorrow's careers, and its vision to create the place of choice where students are inspired to learn, faculty are inspired to teach and the community is inspired to support. For more information about the university, go to: http://untdallas.edu/

Position Overview

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Regular communication with administrators of aspiring Principal Candidates, and program faculty.

• Supervise aspiring Principal Candidates in a internship/residency placement.

• Conducts a minimum of 3 formal observations for the semester. Conducts a pre-and post-conference with each aspiring Principal Candidate for each formal observation.

• Scores and discusses evaluative rubric.

• Places aspiring Administrator Candidate on a Professional Improvement Plan, when warranted.

• Ensure recording, uploading (within 24-hours of PA) and accurate labeling of performance assessments into Panopto.

• Analyze, interpret, and apply data findings to improve candidate's instructional competency.

• Possess keen understanding of observation and effective feedback that enhances student academic performance.

• Follow all rules and guidelines established by the district for acceptable Professional conduct and Dress.

• Establish and maintain mutual respect, trust, communication, and confidentiality with candidates and the campus/ district personnel.

• Maintain a frequent, recurring presence in the school sites.

• Collaborate with district and school administrators to select high-quality mentor administrators.

• Analyze, interpret and respond to mentor surveys of candidate's performance.

• Conduct mentor trainings with the support of local professional development facilitator.

• Facilitate Governance Meetings with district stakeholders to create & foster a positive relationship with district and school site staff.

• Participate in recruitment of new candidates.

• Attend and participate in coordinator training and ongoing professional development meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following required qualifications:

• Master's Degree in education-related field

• Two or more years of principal or assistant principal experience

• Minimum of three years of PK-12 teaching experience and a track-record of achieving student success in a public school or charter school setting

• Current Principal Certification K-12

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Proficient with a variety of technology and computer hardware and software

• Experience in instructional leadership, coaching aspiring principals, and facilitation of professional development

• Experience in data analysis to create an action plan

• Exceptional ability to organize, plan, and execute project tasks independently

• Ability to develop and sustain school/community/university partnerships

• Adherence to the TEA Code of Ethics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish

• Current Principal Certification K-12

• Certified evaluator in T-TESS

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Current Principal Certification k-12 in area of supervision.

Job Duties:

See Position Overview

Work Schedule:

As required to meet the academic schedule of elementary, middle and high schools

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references that have observed you coaching aspiring administrators, or that have personally coached you

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.