McGill University
Field Supervisor
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Education Building
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor and support student teachers as professional learners
- Ability to deliver quality, constructive feedback designed to improve the pedagogical learning of student teachers
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
- Available during the entire duration of a given Field Experience and/or Internship (Dates and lengths of Field Experiences and Internships can be viewed here.)
- Exceptional professional judgment, and ability to work independently, and an ability to facilitate challenging professional conversations
- Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel up to 1 hour each way to a host school
- Minimum 5 years of school-based experience in an elementary and/or high school setting, preferably in Quebec
- Deep understanding of the Quebec Education Program including the Subject Competencies, Broad Areas of Learning, and Cross -Curricular Competencies as well as and related professional curriculum docume
Nice to have
- Substantial prior experience as a cooperating teacher to student teachers
- Demonstrated ability and comfort to work in a computerized environment using a variety of systems and new technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, email, Adobe Acrobat/Reader (fillab
- Bilingualism – French/English (written and spoken), an asset
- Ability to exercise authority and accountability in situations of conflict involving multiple parties
Full description
Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Position Summary & Primary Responsibilities -McGill's Internships & Student Affairs Office (ISA) engages Field Supervisors to work throughout and beyond the Greater Montreal region to:
- In collaboration with the cooperating teacher:
- Support and mentor Student Teachers, in relation to their development as future educators
- Observe, assess, and evaluate Student Teachers in relation to their progressive development of Professional Competencies, both with oral and written feedback, per an assessment schedule
- Proactively communicate and collaborate with the host school(s), including mediating any potential challenges or obstacles as they arise
- As a representative of McGill University:
- Serve as a liaison between McGill and the host school(s)
- Ensure that ISA and McGill policies and procedures are implemented and enforced
- Verify that the student teaching placement(s) conform to university guidelines
- Eventually, as a seasoned Field Supervisor, mentor and support new Field SupervisorsRequired Experience and Other Qualifying Skills And/Or Abilities - Student teaching supervision is a demanding but rewarding role requiring a complex blend of soft skills, knowledge and professionalism. Candidates require: Required:
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor and support student teachers as professional learners
- Ability to deliver quality, constructive feedback designed to improve the pedagogical learning of student teachers
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
- Available during the entire duration of a given Field Experience and/or Internship (Dates and lengths of Field Experiences and Internships can be viewed here.)
- Exceptional professional judgment, and ability to work independently, and an ability to facilitate challenging professional conversations
- Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel up to 1 hour each way to a host school
- Minimum 5 years of school-based experience in an elementary and/or high school setting, preferably in Quebec
- Deep understanding of the Quebec Education Program including the Subject Competencies, Broad Areas of Learning, and Cross -Curricular Competencies as well as and related professional curriculum documentsPreferred: