Student Teacher - Fall 2026

Douglas County School District

2d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide student teachers the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in classroom management, professionalism, planning, assessment, and instruction in collaboration with a mentor teacher. Through this position, student teachers will will gain a foundation and the preparation to fulfill the responsibilities of a being a successful and collaborative educator. With the support of a mentor teacher and based on a gradual release model in which student teachers will gradually take co-ownership of the classroom, student teachers will be responsible for the following: Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing a positive culture and climate in order to develop relationships with students that foster growth and student development both emotionally and academically. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct including following all laws, district policies and school procedures and expectations. Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated instructional activities in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development and prepare required reports on students and activities based on informal and formal assessments. Utilize and integrate technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with students, staff, supervisors, and parents/guardians. This is an unpaid student teacher position.

Requirements

Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.

Responsibilities

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing a positive culture and climate in order to develop relationships with students that foster growth and student development both emotionally and academically
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct including following all laws, district policies and school procedures and expectations
Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated instructional activities in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development and prepare required reports on students and activities based on informal and formal assessments
Utilize and integrate technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with students, staff, supervisors, and parents/guardians