Field Supervisor (Part Time)

Canyon, TX

Part time

R-091690

Job Title

Field Supervisor (Part Time)

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

$30.00 hourly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A field supervisor (FS) is a contracted certified educator employed by WTAMU that will observe teacher candidates, and monitor their performance by evaluating and providing constructive feedback to the novice teachers to improve their effectiveness as developing educators. Field supervisors serve as a liaison between the school district and the university to create a positive and valuable experience for interns and clinical teachers. They are instrumental in the growth of educators by sharing feedback with the teacher candidate using effective coaching strategies, and collaborating with the mentor/cooperating teacher(s) and administrator(s).

Field supervisors will be involved with field observations and support for their assigned candidates. Field Supervisors will conduct formal observations and informal observations when the candidate is completing their clinical teaching experience or internship. In addition, the field supervisor will keep documentation of their work with their assigned novice teacher.

This position works during the Fall and Spring semesters in alignment with local school district calendars.

Formal observations

Field Supervisors will conduct preconferences, classroom observations, and post-conferences (POP cycles) with candidates. The in-person classroom observation must be a minimum of 45 minutes, while the individualized preconference and interactive post conference is approximately 15-30 minutes. The preconference can be done via zoom, phone, and/or email. The post-conference must be synchronous by phone, zoom, or face-to-face to meet TEA requirements. The Field Supervisor will submit written evaluation feedback to the candidate, mentor, and administrator. The FS will be given three hours of time credit for completing a formal observation (which includes preconference, classroom observation, post-conference, and write-up of observation report).

Informal observations

The informal walkthrough observation is a brief 15-minute check-in with the candidate to see how they are doing on the action steps provided to them during their formal observation(s). During the informal walkthrough observation, the field supervisor provides additional feedback to the candidate. The FS will be given one hour of time credit for completing an informal walkthrough observation

Trainings for Field Supervisors:

The field supervision position requires completion of mandatory training Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved T-TESS Field Supervisor Observation training and WTAMU’s EPP training for Field Supervisors.

TEA-approved T-TESS Field Supervisor observation training

This training is required by TEA of all Field Supervisors to help them to be prepared in how to coach and support a teacher candidate. The T-TESS Field Supervisor Observation Training must be provided by an approved trainer. Once this training is complete, you will be provided a certificate for your records that you must submit to WT’s EPP. If the FS has a T-TESS appraiser certificate that is active, they may submit the appraiser certificate to WT for documentation in lieu of the TEA-T-TESS FS observation training.

• Note: Once the appraiser certificate goes inactive, the mandatory TEA T-TESS Field Supervisor training and certificate is required.

• Note: starting 9/1/2026, all Field Supervisors will need re-trained on the T-TESS Field Supervisor observation training every three years (unless they hold the valid, active T-TESS appraiser certificate).

Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Training

• The EPP training is to go over the expectations, processes, and forms used by WT Field Supervisors. This training will be provided at least twice a year . Compensation for completing the training will be two hours.

Travel and mileage reimbursement

Field Supervisors must be willing to utilize their personal vehicle to travel to visit preservice teachers and to submit required paperwork to receive reimbursement for mileage. WTAMU will provide processes and forms to help Field Supervisors get reimbursed monthly for their travel. WT FS should be willing to travel within a 100-mile radius to supervise clinical teachers or interns.

Workload & Pay for WTAMU Field Supervisors

Fields Supervisors will be assigned clinical teachers (known as student teachers) and ACP interns (known as PACE interns); the load can be from 8-14 candidates depending on the semester. Field Supervisors cannot work more than 19 hours per week or (5-6 candidate observations a week, if possible).

The Department of Education will pay supervision costs including observations at the following rates :

• $90.00 per formal observation report plus mileage for a Clinical Teacher (CT) or ACP intern.

• Each observation completion will be counted as three hours in the WT workday system. The three hours includes drive time, pre- and post - conference time, classroom observations, and submission of written coaching feedback to the candidate.

• $30.00 per informal observation for a CT or ACP intern.

• Each observation completion will be counted as one hour in the WT workday system.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Valid certification in the class in which supervision is provided

• Hired by the educator preparation program (EPP)

• Must complete the Texas A&M System hiring paperwork through HR.

• Must have three years of creditable experience and current certification in the class in which supervision is provided

• Participates in Texas Education Agency-approved T-TESS Field Supervisor Observation training to observe clinical teachers and ACP interns.

• Or provide a certificate of completion of this TEA one-day T-TESS Observation Field Supervisor training from another program/institution for our TEA records.

• Or hold a n active T-TESS appraiser training certificate (three-day)

Preferred:

• Texas Instructional Leadership training. Can be provided by WTAMU over the year.

• Preferably has advanced credentials

Items to Submit:

• Letter of interest

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Two letters of recommendations

• TEA ID in TEA ECOS system and TEAL account

• Copy of TEA Educator Certificate

Items to submit after official hiring and for WT TEA files

• Signed Educators’ Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators (TAC §247.2)

• Service Record

• Attestation Form verifying your accomplishment as an educator as shown by student learning. (form signed by previous administrator or direct supervisor) or provide documented evidence of growth in student learning

• Evidence of completion for all required TEA Observation training.

• TEA- Field Supervisor Observation training (one-day) paid by WT

• Or active T-TESS appraiser certificate training certificate (three-day)

Points of Contact for Field Supervision for WTAMU

• Mr. Gilbert Antunez, Associate Director of Educator Preparation, Director of Field Placements and Supervision, [email protected], 806.651.2908

• Dr. Crystal Hughes, Executive Director of Educator Preparation, Associate Professor, [email protected], 806.651.2605

• Pyxa Sovilay, PACE Coordinator, [email protected], 806.651.2613

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.