OBSERVATION HOURS / PRACTICUM / STUDENT TEACHER / INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT REQUEST

South Kitsap School District is dedicated to contributing excellence to future educators.  Student teaching is considered to be the single most important experience in a teacher preparation program. 

By working together, we hope to nurture the professional growth of teacher candidates, support the continued professional development of cooperating teachers, and provide for quality learning experiences for the children in our school.

All practicum, student teacher, and/or intern applicants must be enrolled in a State Board of Education approved college/ university education program, with field supervisors provided by the University. The College/University must also have a current contract on file with the South Kitsap School District.

APPLICATION PROCESS/DEADLINE DATES:

All arrangements to accept student teachers are made through Human Resources in conjunction with the College and University placement offices.  This includes all observation, practicum, intern, and student teaching requests. 

In order to meet the needs of the many Universities/Colleges’, a student teacher placement request must be sent to the Human Resources Department by the following dates:

• Fall 2024 by May 10, 2024

• Winter 2024/2025 by November 10, 2024

• Spring 2025 by February 10, 2025

The South Kitsap School District places student teachers on a semester by semester basis. Often times, student teachers request a specific placement location and host teacher.  South Kitsap School District will make every effort to accommodate such requests. There are, however, times that we may not be able to accept the specific placement request due to events in our district that are not conducive to a good student teaching experience.

The State of Washington requires that everyone who has contact with students in the school setting be fingerprinted prior to starting their assignments.

Student teachers will not be allowed into the classroom without proof of current fingerprints. Requests for placement will not be sent until fingerprinting can be confirmed.

All requests (i.e., observations, practicums, student teaching or internships) must come through Human Resources.

STUDENT TEACHER APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Student's Resume or Biography

• Proof of Student’s Liability Insurance Certificate/Form (verify with University if needed)

• Proof of Student’s Fingerprint Clearance

*APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THESE DOCUMENTS IN THEIR ENTIRETY*

Once Human Resources has received all completed documents, by the date as indicated above, the information will be forwarded to the building administrator for placement review.  When placement has been confirmed, Human Resources will send a letter  of confirmation to the University Coordinator with your student  teaching placement information.

For questions, please contact the Student Teacher Placement Coordinator at 360.874.7074 or skjobs@skschools.org . Thank you for considering South Kitsap School District.  We look forward to working with you.