University Field Supervisor
Responsibilities
A university field supervisor is assigned to each student teacher. A field supervisor:
- Provide the highest quality of evaluation, guidance
and dialogue for ST. - Assist ST and CT in all phases of student teaching.
- Meet with ST and CT during week 1 or week 2 of student teaching.
- Conduct four required observations for ST during the semester.
- Review and give feedback to ST’s lesson plan
- Meet with ST within two to five working days before observation (pre-conference) to discuss the lesson or activity that will take place. Per Texas Administrative Code, each observation will last from 45 to 60 minutes.
- Meet ST within two to five working days to provide feedback (post-conference).
- Sign observations and submit through the Student Teaching Online Portal
- Hold meetings (if required) with the ST and CT so that issues of mutual concern may be discussed.
- Be available to consult with CT and ST when necessary.
- Assist CT in completing university requirements.
- Maintain effective communication with ST and CT.
- Communicate immediately with Student Teaching Coordinator of the Office of Student Teaching if there are serious concerns about the performance or conduct of ST
- Serve as “the point of contact” between the ST, CT and Field Placement Office.
- Submit observation report through the STOP as required by the university.
*ST – Student Teacher
*CT – Cooperating Teacher