District Intern Practicum Supervisor- General 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”) 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 Learning Plan (ILP).

-Feedback & Modeling: Provide timely, actionable feedback and model best teaching practices to facilitate candidate growth. Administrative & Professional Duties: -Mandatory Training: Participate in a 2-hour initial synchronous training and up to 4 subsequent professional development sessions throughout the year. -Reporting: Maintain ongoing communication with the 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 -Multiple Subject -PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction (high need) -Single Subject: -SS- Math (high need) -SS- Science (high need) -SS- English -SS- Social Studies -SS- PE (high need) -SS- Spanish 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 Ann.

Marie Smith at Smith_Ann. Marie@lacoe.edu with any questions about the process. LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability.

If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.