District Intern Practicum Supervisor- Education Specialist (Special Education)

Job Summary

Experienced teachers are hired as “Certificated Contracted” to assist district schools throughout the county of Los Angeles in providing Practicum Supervision services to new teacher candidates (district interns). Practicum Supervisors work with interns (candidates) who hold district intern credentials and are working to earn their Preliminary teaching credentials. LACOE Practicum Supervisors guide candidates through the Intern process of designing, planning, analyzing, and reflecting in order to meet the California Teacher Performance Expectations.

This role functions within the Beginning Teacher Programs Division of Educational Services. To ensure program consistency and excellence, instructors operate under the direction and supervision of Program Coordinators, with strategic guidance provided by the Program Director.

Location:
Various locations in Los Angeles County (see the 8 regions within LA County on map linked in”View Job Description”). There is a need for northern Los Angeles County: Castaic, Newhall, Palmdale, Lancaster, ad Santa Clarita.

Ability to travel/drive is required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Candidate Support & Coaching:

-Monthly Supervision: Provide 3 hours of targeted support per candidate each month.
-Classroom Observations: Conduct 2 observation cycles per month. 50% of observations will be done through video recording and 50% of the observations will be done in-person at the school site. Observation cycles will include a pre-observation meeting, observation, and observation debrief (total of 4-5 hours per month per intern)
-Growth Planning: Collaborate with candidates and site-based mentors to develop and maintain an Individualized Development Plan
-Feedback & Modeling: Provide timely, actionable feedback and model best teaching practices to facilitate candidate growth.
- Technology - Use the Google Suite easily for the copying, sharing, and linking of documents with the intern candidates

Administrative &

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications:
-Experience facilitating the full clinical supervision cycle, including the delivery of pre-observation consultations, formal classroom observations, and post-observation reflective coaching to drive teacher candidate growth
-Deep understanding of state-adopted academic content standards, curriculum frameworks, and California TPEs.

Experience:
-Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience

Education:
-A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning
-A Master’s Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning (preferred)

Credential:
A valid California Teaching Credential
-MMSN
- ESN (high need)
- ECSE (high need)

Technical Proficiency Requirements:
Practicum Supervisors must demonstrate proficiency in the following platforms to maintain accurate documentation of attendance, participation, grading, and feedback:
-Google Suite
-Microsoft Office
-Zoom
-Canvas (Learning Management System)

Required Application Documents:
Applicants are responsible for submitting the following in addition to the electronic EDJOIN employment application:
-Credentials with document number
-Letter of Introduction
-A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent immediate supervisor.
-Current Resume or CV

Preemployment Requirements:
As a condition of employment, selected candidates must verify or complete the following:
-AB 2534 Clearance
-Current negative TB test results
-Mandated Reporter Training via LACOE
-Anti-Harassment Training via LACOE
-Active Shooter Training via LACOE
-Fingerprinting at LACOE Downey site

Comments and Other Information

Contact Dr. Amy ONeal at [email protected] with any questions about the process.

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