Secondary Clinical Supervisors (temporary/part-time) at InsideHigherEd

Job no: 527663
Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: School of Education
Salary: 900 per student
Applications Open: Jun 30 2025
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of the Position:

University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking part-time program supervisors with interest and experience teaching in middle and high schools to supervise teacher candidates in their practicum. Program Supervisors observe, coach, and train graduate candidates seeking teacher licensure in math, the sciences, history, and English. Candidates work collaboratively with teacher preparation faculty on supervision protocols and executing the state mandated Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP). Supervisions typically occur 1-2 times per month on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., in schools around the state.. Supervisors observe and meet regularly with teacher candidates during their practicum.

Specific duties include:

Attend CAP trainings prior to the start of the semester provided by UML

Support supervising practitioner (classroom teachers) in implementing CAP requirements by providing information about evaluation, rubrics, and evidence to develop a shared understanding of the candidate’s performance

Maintain regular communication and coordinate evaluation process with supervising practitioner and teacher candidate

Conduct formal observations (at least 3 for one semester practicum) and document candidate’s progress

Conduct formal meetings with supervising practitioner and teacher candidate and provide constructive feedback to improve candidate performance

Gather evidence of candidate performance and complete required formative and summative assessments using an online CAP platform

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Master’s degree in education

At least 5 years of teaching experience in public schools and in a specific content area

Possess a Professional License in elementary education or special education

Strong communication and organization skills and ability to work collaboratively with elementary school and university faculty

Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Demonstrated commitment to a culture of diversity, respect, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting novice teachers (as a mentor, coach, administrator, or teacher educator)

Experience teaching in an inclusion classroom and working with students with disabilities and classified English Learners

Familiarity with CAP

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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