Student Teacher

Student Teacher

Reports To:

Cooperating Teacher/University Supervisor

Dept/School:
Assigned Campus

Days Employed:
Varies by University Program

Date Revised:
November 2024

Primary

Purpose:

To obtain the required student teaching/clinical teaching experience for completion of program requirements by a four-year college, university or an alternative certification program.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  Must be currently enrolled in a university educator preparation program
• Alternative Certification Program candidates are only allowed opportunities in critical need areas
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to adjust and be flexible to a multitude of situations as they occur
• Ability to apply principles in logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to concentrate, interpret policy and procedures, reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Under the guidance of a mentor/cooperating teacher, develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements in student learning styles
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to the guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of Seguin Independent School District while following the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators
• Create a classroom environment conductive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student/Parent Handbook
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, student parents and community members
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Report to campus on scheduled days and times that are agreed upon by principal, mentor/cooperating teacher. University and/or preparation program

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer, phone system, video/instructional equipment. Peripherals Standard instructional equipment

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work prolonged or irregular hours
• Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
  Prolonged standing or sitting
• Frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting and repetitive computer work with hand and wrist
• Frequent walking
• Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
• May work inside or work outside, as well as inside your home or another location other than a school building
• Regular exposure to noise

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor.