Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as a Student Teacher Supervisor for the College of Education. Whether students are looking to start or advance their career as a teacher or administrator, GCU offers bachelor’s and master’s in education degrees in key areas including early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education degrees, TESOL, and special education.

Responsibilities

• Must be in the area of Philadelphia, PA
• Must be within driving distance to the provided site location.
• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with the cooperating school.
• Verify attendance and placement of Principal Candidate in appropriate setting.
• Complete (2) formal observations of the Principal Candidate. One at the end of the first 8 weeks and another at the end of the 16 weeks.
• Analyze and critique immediately after each observation, identifying specific strengths and refinements, utilizing professional oral and written expression.
• Collaborate with Cooperating Principal to complete Principal Candidate Midterm and Final Evaluation form.
• Act as a counselor to the Principal Candidate by providing adequate individual conference time after each observation.
• Provide effective communication with the Cooperating Principal, Principal Candidate, and Office of Field Experience.
• Act as a resource person to the Principal Candidate by providing additional sources of information and by being available through phone or e-mail contact, cooperatively deriving workable solutions if difficulties arise.
• Keep adequate records on the Principal Candidate.
• Be knowledgeable about the assessment instrument and accurate evaluation procedures, allowing ample time for observation and assessment.
• The Site Supervisor may also serve as an in-state point of contact (“Program Coordinator”) and may be required, as needed, to communicate and coordinate with districts and school sites regarding placements, in addition to completing limited in-person responsibilities to support program operations and stakeholder engagement.