The Office of Fieldwork and Certification, within the College of Human Development, Culture and Media (CHDCM) at Seton Hall University, invites applications for Clinical Intern Supervisors. The Clinical Supervisor of pre-clinical and clinical interns is an important member of the clinical experience triad as an official representative of the university who directly supervises the teacher candidate. The clinical supervisor serves as a liaison between CHDCM and cooperating school personnel. The clinical supervisor aids in the education of teacher candidate by making sure that they are a thoughtful learner, leader, and community member. The Office seeks student-centered individuals who value excellence in teaching and commit to diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Attend mandatory training sessions and orientations to meet with candidates prior to the first observation.
• Work with the teacher candidate to design a supervision schedule and inform the teacher candidate and cooperating teacher of planned visits.
• Complete lesson observations and evaluations, using designated online evaluation tools, according to the candidate’s clinical level.
• Confer with the cooperating teacher relative to the teacher candidate's work and progress; conduct group conferences with the teacher candidate and cooperating teacher.
• Communicate regularly with the candidate, cooperating teacher, and Office of Fieldwork and Certification.
• Provide mentorship and feedback to the candidate to support their professional competency development.
• Send early notification to the Office of Fieldwork and Certification of any challenges faced by the teacher candidate.
• Provide specific suggestions and feedback about strategies for creating a positive classroom environment, developing classroom management skills, and acknowledging differences in the classroom to include all learners.
• Complete tasks related to role as assigned course section instructor for supervisees, including verifying attendance and entering final grades.
About the Department and Seton Hall University
The Office of Fieldwork and Certification serves all undergraduate and graduate programs within the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. The office places candidates in their clinical experiences and culminating clinical practice. The placements reflect the college's commitment to preparing teachers and school personnel to serve all students. For more information, visit the Office website.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, just 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States, and its Carnegie classification is a doctoral university with high research activity. It is home to approximately 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students from all 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries. An exciting and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.
Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree or acquired equivalent job experience
• Minimum of three years of teaching and/or administrative experience
• Experience supervising, consulting or otherwise working in an elementary/secondary school in contact with classroom teachers within the previous two years
• Demonstrated expertise in the field in which he or she is supervising
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, such as Outlook and Teams, and student success software such as Watermark
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and mentorship experience
Salary Range:
• Clinical Experience – $150 per student
• Clinical Practice 1 – $400 per student
• Clinical Practice 2 – $925 per student
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications should include the following documents:
• Cover letter detailing applicable experience, interest, qualifications for the position, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Two professional references with contact information including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses
The Office reviews applications on a rolling basis.
Benefits Information:
Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits.
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
