Student Teacher Application

Student Teacher Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the Norwalk Community School District board approved curriculum.
• Compose and implement unit and daily lesson plans that align to the curriculum.
• Assess student progress to address the learning needs of students and its impact on instruction.
• Prepare materials, as assigned by cooperating teacher(s) to support the student-learning environment.
• Be a positive role model for all students by exhibiting good manners, habits, and language.
• Maintain a professional relationship with assigned cooperating teacher(s), teacher colleagues, building and district administration, students and families.
• Do not engage in social networking with students.
• Display professional attire and appearance.
• Exhibit a growth mindset by engaging in professional learning opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of students personally identifiable information (included but not limited to academic records, class lists, contact information, behavior information, etc).
• Follow all reasonable directives by the cooperating teacher(s), including attending individual student and parent meetings, PLC’s, and parent-teacher conferences.
• The assigned cooperating teacher(s) is considered the immediate supervisor of the student teacher at all school activities, during the assigned placement.
• Adhere to all board policies and employee handbook regulations.
• Comply with the Board of Educational Examiners Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Responds to emergencies for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Experience

• Successful completion of practicum hours

Certificates & Licenses

• Iowa Substitute Pre-service License or Substitute Authorization – preferred, not required

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Position Reports To

Cooperating Teacher(s)

FLSA Status

Exempt