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Position Responsibilities
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in Minneapolis seeks applicants for supervisor positions in our Graduate School of Education programs of Special Education.  The University seeks qualified teachers, administrators, program directors, coordinators, and other educators to supervise our graduate students seeking licensure in the following licensure fields: Special Education (EBD, LD, ASD).

Students from throughout the state of Minnesota complete coursework and practicum placements during the academic year as well as in the summer months. Supervisors will be working with students during their practicum placements and/or student teaching as needed.

The positions have a flexible schedule where assignments are coordinated with the supervisor’s schedule and availability.  Field experience placements are year-round and across Minnesota.  We are seeking supervisors in the Twin Cities metro area, along with Marshall, Mankato, Fairmont, Duluth, Rochester, Alexandria, and outstate.

Essential Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate must:
Have the ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team within a higher education structure.
Have the ability to recognize and identify quality, effective instructional practices, and provide feedback and coaching to teacher candidates.
Have a clear understanding of the developmental and educational needs of graduate students.
Be able to provide clear communication, both written and oral.
Be flexible in scheduling.
Have the ability to meet deadlines.
Have the ability to travel.
Have applied knowledge and proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google, and demonstrated openness to learning new technology systems