UC Davis School of Education 2026 - 2027 Supervisor of Teacher Education Pool

The Teacher Credential program in the UC Davis School of Education (SOE) invites applications for a pool of qualified Supervisors of Teacher Education (TE), should an opening arise. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies each year, depending on instructional needs.

These are primarily part-time positions for a one-year, cohort-based program. Reappointment, if any, is based solely on instructional needs. Each Supervisor of TE must undergo an annual review, the outcome of which must be positive, before they can be considered for reappointment. We are seeking applicants who have expertise in teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students, as well as mentoring or supervising teacher candidates.

Supervisors teach and/or contribute to a weekly student teaching seminar and formally supervise each student-teacher a minimum of four times per quarter. Supervisors are expected to provide high-quality instruction, mentorship, and supervision according to California Commission on Teaching Credentialing and program requirements; assist in weekly seminar courses (two hours per week); and submit reports and required documentation according to deadlines.

Specifically, the Supervisor of Teacher Education is responsible for the following:

• Attends quarterly Supervisor of Teacher Education meetings.
• Attends a minimum of two orientation events (one for student teachers and one for resident teachers).
• Attends a minimum of two professional development sessions for supervisors during the program year.
• Teaches/assists in a two-hour student teaching seminar once a week per quarter; seminar typically scheduled between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Conducts a minimum of four (4) observations of classroom instruction per credential student per quarter during public school hours, typically during morning hours.
• Makes additional observations at school sites as necessary and as requested.
• Completes, collects, and submits all required documents for student teaching according to program deadlines.
• Conducts weekly (or more as needed) communication with candidates in person, by phone, and/or via e-mail.
• Contributes to the placement of candidates in approved local school districts.
• Contributes to orientation with mentor teachers and principals about teacher education program requirements and maintains ongoing communication throughout the candidate’s placement.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective supervision approaches, such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and current content-specific pedagogy and instructional practices; and,
• Communicate with the Teacher Education Program Chair, Associate Program Chair, and staff to address student questions and concerns.

Qualifications

Required: A California Teaching Credential and a minimum of three years of teaching experience in the content area of the student-teacher being supervised; recent professional experience in school settings where the curriculum aligns with California’s adopted content standards and frameworks. Preferred: At least one year of experience as a resident teacher.

A California Teaching Credential(s) in the content area of Bilingual Authorization (BILA), Multiple Subject, and/or Single Subject Math. The School The School of Education is organized to encourage the integration of research and practice across several programs of study: undergraduate coursework in education topics, doctoral study (both Ph.

D. and Ed.D.), and the preparation of K-12 teachers. As an academic unit, the SOE is designed to support the development of knowledge useful to strengthening schooling systems across California's varied and changing population. To achieve this mission, faculty and staff within the SOE are committed to offering high-quality graduate and professional preparation programs and to engaging in collaborative research with elementary and secondary school teachers, administrators, and other educators.

As a professional school, the SOE leverages innovative research, exemplary academic programs, and community partnerships to realize the full promise of education. Our driving vision is an educational system where all students can learn, thrive, and grow. The SOE is:

• Deeply committed to equitable learning environments and fair access to learning.
• Focused on building partnerships and collaborative approaches to research; and
• Uniquely situated near the state capital, providing opportunities to influence and inform educational policy.