Franklin University, a private, independent, accredited, not-for-profit University located in Columbus, Ohio invites applicants for its Student Teacher Supervisor position beginning January 5, 2026.

The Student Teacher Supervisor serves as a Clinical Supervisor for student teachers in Ohio, overseeing candidates in their assigned licensure area and grade band. This 14-week, remote supervision role ensures candidates receive consistent support, guidance, and evaluation throughout their student teaching experience.

This role will work a remote schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete all onboarding paperwork and required training sessions (including the Supervisor Training and Seminar Meet-and-Greet).
• Provide 14 weeks of remote supervision for assigned student teacher candidates.
• Guide and support cooperating teachers through documentation and process expectations.
• Serve as a liaison between the School of Education and the hosting school partner.
• Conduct six formal student observations and six post-conference meetings, plus midterm and final evaluations using the School of Education’s assessment tools.
• Maintain regular communication with student teachers via meetings, email, and Zoom, offering timely, constructive feedback.
• Submit all required evaluation documents by program deadlines.
• Foster student confidence, teaching efficacy, and professional growth.
• Stay current with supervision best practices (e.g., cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and instructional strategies).
• Communicate any concerns to the Clinical Field Office.

The supervisor will conduct a minimum of nine virtual meetings with daytime availability, including:

• An initial meeting with the student teacher and cooperating teacher
• Three classroom observations followed by post-conference meetings
• A midterm evaluation meeting using the School of Education’s approved assessment method
• Three additional classroom observations with post-conference meetings
• A final evaluation meeting using the School of Education’s approved assessment method

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education
• Must have daytime availability to conduct virtual meetings with student teacher candidate(s) and cooperating teacher(s)
• Must reside in Ohio
• Hold/held a 5-year Professional Teaching Licensure
• 5+ years of K-12 teaching experience
• Familiarity with Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES), the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession (OSTP), and the InTASC standards·

Preferred Skills and Characteristics:

• Experience with academic assessment programs (Candidate Pre-Service Assessment for Teachers, OTES, etc.)
• Current/Active Ohio Teaching license
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising teachers in Ohio
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, online documents, etc.

Additional Notes:

• Supervisors receive a stipend of $750 per student teacher per semester.
• Assignments are matched based on licensure area and grade band.
• Typical supervision loads range from 1–3 students for new supervisors, with a maximum of 5 per semester.

About Franklin University

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.

We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging. We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued, equal access to opportunity is sought, and inclusion is practiced.