Field Supervisor (Special Education)

Sacramento, CA / San Bernardino, CA
Home Office - Classified – Higher Education /
Stipend /
On-site
About the Employer
Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.

Our Mission:
To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

Our Vision:
To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.

Our Approach:
At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.

Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Program Director, Field Supervisors will play a vital role in the development of interns. Field Supervisors meet regularly with interns to discuss classroom practices and professional development, and to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Initiating contact with district interns to establish communications;
    • Providing guidance and support to district interns;
    • Observing, assessing, and providing feedback to district interns;
    • Completing and collecting all required documentation thorough Fortune’s Learning Management System;
    • Participating in program meetings.

Required Qualifications:

    • Masters’ degree in Education or related field from a regionally accredited university.
    • A clear California teaching credential – Single Subject: Education Specialist Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe OR a California Administrative Services credential.
    • Exemplary record of teaching.
    • Successful experience coaching/mentoring beginning teachers.
    • Experience utilizing the latest research-based strategies in critical pedagogy, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and funds of community cultural wealth.
    • Experience utilizing alternative forms of assessment with K-12 grade-levels and ability to guide district interns in the development and use of standards-based assessments.
    • Ability to provide resources for addressing the needs of English Learners and Students with Special Needs.
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional team.
    • Degree Verification Requirement:
    • The desired candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for degree verification.

Working Conditions:

    • Hearing and speaking to conduct group training, exchange information in person electronically and over the telephone
    • Ability to read printed material and computer screens. Ability to understand speech at normal levels
    • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
    • Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
    • Ability to climb stairs, bend, reach, walk, sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
    • Accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
$33 - $82.50 an hour
Requirement Breakdown
Supervisor Visits
$82.50 per formal observation (5 required)
$44 per video submission (2 required)
$33 per informal supervision (5 required)
Multi-Subject and Single Subject Credentialed Field Supervisors
Ideal workload per trimester:
2 Informal collaborations - (Meeting options include in-person, phone, or remote)
1-2 Formal Observations- (In person)
1-2 Video Observations- (Remote)
(review and grade lesson plans and final intern reflection submissions)
Education Specialist Credentialed Field Supervisors
Ideal workload per trimester:
2 Informal collaborations - (Meeting options include in-person, phone, or remote)
2 Formal Observations- (In person)
2 Video Observations- (Remote)
(Review and grade lesson plans and final intern reflection submissions)
Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.