Prearranged Internship​/Student Practicum​/Observations​/Volunteer

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

On August 19, 2021 Governor Brown ordered all public and private school teachers, educators, support staff, substitutes and volunteers to be vaccinated by October 18, 2021 or six weeks after FDA approval, whichever is later. Since the governor's announcement, a COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) has received regular Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval meaning October 18, 2021 is confirmed as the mandatory deadline for vaccination.

"Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Starting October 18, 2021, testing will no longer be an option as the alternative to vaccination. All Northwest Regional ESD staff, substitutes, contractors, interns and volunteers will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 per the August 19, 2021 order from Gov.

Kate Brown. All staff members will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exemptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons. There will not be an option to opt out for other reasons or choose testing in lieu of vaccination, under the state mandate. In order to support students and families, the essential functions of this position may require physical presence in the workplace.

All public health protocols will be followed.

Application/Guidelines Form A completed Prearranged Internship/Practicum Application/Guidelines form must be on file before working with students. Identification Practicum Students and Interns are required to sign in and out of the building and wear a badge, tag, or button identifying them as an Intern. Management/Operations Practicum Students and Interns must understand that the paid staff is, by law, legally responsible for the overall management and operation of the school and its programs classrooms.

Confidentiality Practicum Students and Interns must keep information confidential regarding students and or staff members within the school in which they work. Discipline Practicum Students and Interns may not discipline students. Such matters are to be referred to the appropriate staff member. Supervision of Students Students are not to be left without supervision, especially in the event of an emergency.

Interns should use the room communication system to call for help or send a student to the office if necessary. Emergency Drills During an emergency drill, interns are to exit the building with students, as directed by school staff. Bodily Fluids Practicum Students and Interns are not usually trained to handle bodily fluids and should call for staff if a student is bleeding or vomiting.

Reliability Practicum Students and Interns must be reliable and will notify the staff person as soon as they are aware of being unable to participate or if arrival time is later than scheduled. Example for Students Participants set an example for students. Dress and behavior should not attract undue attention. Use of profanity, smoking, and the promotion of personal religious doctrine is not allowed in any NWRESD facility.

Use of NWRESD Network Services Practicum Students and Interns are expected to follow NWRESD policy and administrative rule EDE and EDE-AR regarding the "Acceptable Use of Electronic and Network Services".

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability.

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