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Student Teaching Supervisor – School of Education (Continuous Recruitment)

Universities of Wisconsin · Stevens Point, WI

Posted Jul 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you gave hard feedback to a new teacher. How did they respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can be direct and supportive at once, which helps candidates improve without losing confidence.

Tell me about a time you built a good working relationship with a school principal or district staff.

What they are checking: Whether they can represent the university well in partner schools that host its candidates.

What would you do

A cooperating teacher tells you the student teacher is fine, but your observation shows serious classroom management problems. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can reconcile conflicting views and act on concerns rather than defer to avoid conflict.

At what point would you recommend that a student teacher not pass, and how would you document it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their gatekeeping role and the documentation needed to support a fair decision.

UWSP places student teachers across the whole state. How much travel can you take on, and how would you schedule visits?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably reach placements and plan visits efficiently across distant schools.

A student teacher is clearly overwhelmed and talking about quitting. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can support a candidate's wellbeing while keeping expectations clear and involving the university when needed.

About the work

Walk me through how you conduct a formal observation of a student teacher, from pre-conference to post-conference.

What they are checking: Whether they follow a structured observation cycle that produces useful feedback and the documentation licensure requires.

What do you know about the PI 34 observation and licensure requirements in Wisconsin?

What they are checking: Whether they understand state rules that make their observations count toward a candidate's license.

Which license areas and grade levels are you qualified to supervise, and why?

What they are checking: Whether their teaching background matches the placements UWSP needs to cover.

What makes a lesson effective, in your view, when you are watching a beginner teach?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, current picture of good instruction that they can explain to new teachers.

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The full job description

As published by Universities of Wisconsin.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Student Teaching Supervisor – School of Education (Continuous Recruitment) Job Category: Other Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Teaching Supervisor Job Duties: Student Teaching Supervisors are responsible for supporting UWSP teacher candidates (including undergraduate and graduate level student teachers, interns, etc.) throughout their student teaching semester and completing the observation assessments outlined under PI-34.023 and required for licensure. While there may not be an immediate need for a student teaching supervisor in every subject area and grade level, UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future student teaching supervisor opportunities, and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises. UWSP places student teachers across the entire state of Wisconsin. Supervision needs are based on the total number of teacher candidates, their license areas, and placement locations. License areas requiring supervision include: • Early Childhood Education (4K-grade 3) • Early Childhood Special Education (4K-grade 3) • Elementary Education (K-9) • Special Education (K-12) • Physical and Health Education (K-12) • English Education (4-12) • Social Studies Education (4-12) • Mathematics Education (4-12) • Science Education (4-12) • English as a Second Language (K-12) • Spanish Education (K-12) • German Education (K-12) • Music Education (K-12) Student Teaching Supervisors are hired on a per-student basis each semester, and supervising one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. Key Job Responsibilities: Department: School of Education The School of Education (SOE) is part of the College of Professional Studies. SOE develops highly qualified professional educators and leaders who honor the uniqueness of all learners and actively demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to positively impact our diverse world for a sustainable future. Our goal is to have positive impacts on Wisconsin schools and learners through supportive collaboration, innovation, and professional development. Required Qualifications: • Earned master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an education-related field • Minimum 3 years of experience as a licensed teacher in one of the areas listed above or as a licensed K-12 administrator • Hold a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and be able to become an approved UWSP driver Preferred Qualifications: • Experience mentoring early career educators and/or pre-service teachers • Strong digital communication skills (email and video conferencing) How to Apply: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: This posting will close on June 30, 2027 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: • Resume/Curriculum Vitae • Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required if offered teaching position) After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials. Contact Information: Name: Kelly Seefeldt, Office of Field Experiences Manager Email: kseefeld@uwsp.edu Phone: 715 346-2440 If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com . Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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