Clinical Teacher
Office of Clinical Experiences
Training
All new clinical teachers must complete a virtual, self paced training. This training includes the roles and responsibilities of the clinical teacher, intern and university supervisor during the Senior Year Internship. Teachers are notified about the upcoming training opportunities via their Latham Clinical Schools Network contact. If you are interested in becoming a Clinical Teacher, please reach out to your principal.
Qualifications
Individuals who are selected and prepared for a coaching role as a clinical teacher must have the skills, knowledge, and dispositions of highly accomplished professions to fulfill their responsibilities. The College of Education and the school districts within the Latham Clinical Schools Network agree to the following criteria for the selection of the school district’s clinical teacher:
- To serve as a clinical teacher requires a recommendation from his/her principal/liaison.
- A clinical teacher must have completed a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience and hold a SP II license. They also must come with a recommendation from their principal/school district.
- A clinical teacher must hold appropriate subject area licensure and currently be teaching in this area the entire day.
- A clinical teacher must have received an overall proficient or higher rating on each standard as reflected on the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Rubric.
- A clinical teacher must willingly undertake the responsibilities of observing and documenting the performance of the intern and preparing written summary evaluations. This includes completing the Certification of Teaching Capacity (CTC) Form for licensure indicating whether an intern has met or has not met all indicators in the five standards. The clinical teacher must also agree to reserve time daily and/or weekly to verbally communicate/provide concrete feedback with the intern.
- A clinical teacher must agree to participate in staff development opportunities for university supervisors and clinical teachers as developed and agreed upon by the Latham Clinical Schools Network and as required by the Office of Educator Preparation. This includes on-line training as well as face to face training.
- A clinical teacher must agree to submit all documentation either in paper or electronically as required by the due date.
Major Responsibilities
Internship 1
- Candidate reports one full day each week and works teacher hours. Candidate follows ECU calendar.
- Welcome and orient the intern to the classroom, staff and school policies.
- Facilitate understanding of routines, curriculum standards and student needs.
- Hold an initial meeting to build rapport, determine what day of the week the candidate will come to your classroom and set expectations.
- Guide the candidate in observing, planning and assisting with instruction.
- Provide consistent, constructive feedback and encourage reflection.
- Complete the Internship 1 Agreement form.
- For more information about regarding Clinical Teacher responsibilities during Internship 1, view the Internship page.
Internship 2
- Candidate reports daily and works teacher hours. Candidate follows school district calendar.
- Review and approve lesson plans and provide timely feedback.
- Observe teaching, document progress and hold regular conferences.
- Support gradual increase in teaching responsibilities, culminating in 15 full days.
- Encourage reflective practice and professional growth.
- Notify the University Supervisor with any concerns.
- For more information regarding Clinical Teacher responsibilities during Internship 2, visit the Internship page.