Student Teaching/Practicum Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education Department is looking for a motivated individual to supervise special education teacher candidates in their practicum placements. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and mentorship, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities:

Contributes to the development, implementation, administration, coordination, and evaluation for one or more academic programs to ensure effectiveness in meeting departmental and student development goals and initiatives. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

• 30% Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events
• 10% Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews
• 10% Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
• 30% May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals.
• 20% Supervise and mentor practicum students, providing guidance and support throughout their placement, and collaborate with instructors teaching seminar courses

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
Special Education, Social work, or related field

Preferred
Master's Degree
Special Education, Social work, or related field

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years teaching in a classroom setting with K-12 special education students and availability during the day when K-12 schools are in session. Current teaching license in K-12 special education required.

Preferred 3 or more years and experience with teacher leadership and/or coaching as well as master's degree in special education or related field.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 3 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $45,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Contact:

John Loeffelholz
jloeffelholz@wisc.edu
608-263-5860
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Academic Program Specialist(AE010)

Department(s):

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/REHAB PSYCH & SPEC ED

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

311070-AS

 

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