About Siena College
Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond Nast.
Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.
Job Description
The Education Department at Siena College seeks part-time Student Teacher Supervisors to support through observation, coaching, and assessment of student teachers currently enrolled in various teacher preparation programs. Siena College has undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs, placing student teachers in both elementary and secondary settings.
Supervisors serve as resources for student teachers and act as liaisons between the College and the field. They offer experienced and objective perspectives on overall classroom effectiveness. This position offers flexibility in scheduling.
Please note that Student Teacher Supervisors must be available to conduct in-person observations in the greater Capital Region during the K-12 school day.
Responsibilities Include
- Observe and gather assessment data on lessons conducted by student teachers in various content areas and at various school sites.
- Provide oral and written descriptive feedback on a student teacher's execution of professional responsibilities (e.g., lesson planning, lesson implementation, instructional and assessment practices, classroom interactions, maintenance of records).
- Help the student teacher relate teaching theory to classroom practice (e.g., discuss reasons for selecting materials and methods).
- Coach student teachers in developing classroom management practices that are consistent, conducive to learning, culturally and linguistically responsive/sustaining, and respectful.
- Participate in supervisory team meetings to align expectations and practices.
- Communicate with the Director of Field Experiences and the Director of the Teacher Preparation Program about student progress across the semester.
For more information about the Education Programs at Siena College, visit our website:
https://www.siena.edu/departments/education/
Salary: $1,333.34 per credit hour. Supervisors will receive between .75 and 1.0 credit hours per student supervised, depending on the program and the number of site visits required for each program.
The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.
Requirements
Candidates should have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Education or a related field, at least five years of teaching and/or supervision experience in K-12 settings, and exhibit a commitment to liberal arts education. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant New York and national learning standards required (ex. Next Generation Science Standards, C3 Social Studies Standards). Prior experience as a field supervisor, mentor teacher, or curriculum coach/administrator in K-12 settings is strongly preferred.
A background screening will be required.
Additional Information
Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from underrepresented groups who may contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.
Siena College is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The collective bargaining agreement between Siena College and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200 covers all bargaining unit faculty members.
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