TITLE
Secondary Education Student Teaching Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION
Adjunct Faculty (Field-Based Role)
DEPARTMENT
Education
POSITION SUMMARY
Moravian University invites applications for the part-time position of Stage 3/4 Student Teaching Supervisor, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The supervisor will serve as a mentor, coach, and evaluator for undergraduate and/or graduate teacher candidates in their field placements. This role focuses on supporting student teachers during their Stage 3 (pre-student teaching) and Stage 4 (full student teaching) experiences, ensuring alignment with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)…
standards and program goals. This is a field-based adjunct position that requires regular travel during school hours to assigned school sites.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observe and evaluate student teachers in their clinical settings.
- Provide timely, constructive, and actionable feedback on teaching performance.
- Conduct formal observations and complete PDE-aligned evaluation forms (e.g., PDE 430).
- Support mentor/cooperating teachers and student teachers in navigating the supervision process.
- Maintain consistent and professional communication with university faculty, mentor/cooperating teachers, and student teachers.
- Facilitate triad meetings and coaching conversations that promote reflection and instructional growth.
- Participate in orientation, calibration sessions, and supervisor meetings as required.
- Ensure timely submission of observation reports, evaluations, and final grades.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) teaching certification required.
- Minimum of 5 years of successful PK-12 teaching and/or supervisory experience.
- PDE-approved administrative certification preferred (e.g., Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction).
- Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills in educational settings.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel independently during school hours to local partnering districts.
