The University Supervisor
University Supervisors assist Student Teachers in becoming professional educators. University Supervisors also promote a mutual understanding between cooperating schools and the University to work together to train and prepare new teachers for the field of education. For all concerned, University Supervisors are key representatives of USU.
University Supervisors’ Roles and Responsibilities
- Establishes a positive working relationship with the assigned Student Teacher.
- Introduces him/herself to the school Principal and/or Principal’s designee.
- Serves as liaison between the Student Teacher and the Cooperating Teacher.
- Maintains open communication between school personnel, the Cooperating Teacher, and the Student Teacher.
- Monitors the match quality between the Student Teacher and the Cooperating Teacher.
- Is responsive to the needs of the Student Teacher and Cooperating Teacher.
- Ensures that the Student Teacher has a full range of experiences within their classroom assignment.
- Assists Student Teachers in the development of teaching skills.
- Supports Student Teachers personally and professionally.
- Provides regular constructive feedback, both oral and written.
- Secures Student Teacher evaluations from the Cooperating Teacher.
- Meets and instructs Student Teachers at the seminar sessions.
- Records attendance and grades within the timelines required by the USU.
- Evaluates the Student Teacher’s work and conducts formal evaluation observations.
- Reviews evaluation observations with the Student Teacher and the Cooperating Teacher.