CERTIFICATED - STU TEACH/PRESERV

Additional Position Information

STUDENT TEACHER / INTERN

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited university program
• Willingness to complete a federal background check
• A current agreement between the student's university and the Peninsula School District must be in place
  
  

PROFESSIONAL CHARATERISTICS

• Uses assessment to adapt curriculum and instruction so that each student experiences.
• Reflects on personal performance for continuous improvement and implementation of best practices.
• Communicates effectively to build relationships and articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a love of learning that translates into high expectations for self and each student.
• Contributes unique talents to work collaboratively for the benefit of the entire school community.
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual.
• Uses technology to enhance student learning and to communicate with parents and colleagues.
• Exhibits a passion for working with students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and will communicate frequently with parents on student's academic and social areas.
  
  

Required Prior To Placement

Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.478.6881) in Bremerton offers digital live-scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $83.00.

Student Teacher/Intern Application Steps

It is the intent of the Peninsula School District to provide the students with a rigorous, authentic, and high-quality classroom experience. To that end, we require all applicants to be enrolled in a State Board of Education-approved college/university education program, with field supervisors provided by the college/university. The college/university must also have a current contract with the Peninsula School District.

Please note: Requests for a placement with a specific staff member (teacher, counselor, etc) or school will not be accepted.

To be considered as a practicum student, student teacher, or intern, we require that you upload all of the required attachments. In support of your application, provide at least two current recommendations from individuals familiar with your work with school-aged children.

Education

The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination, please call the Peninsula School District Educational Service Center at (253) 530-1000 or visit our office located at 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, and ask for one of the following coordinators:

Coordinator

Contact

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

compliance@psd401.net

Title IX Compliance Coordinator

titleix@psd401.net

504 Compliance Coordinator

504@psd401.net

ADA Compliance Coordinator

ada@psd401.net

Conditions of Employment

• Are you currently enrolled in an accredited university or college education program?
• Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
  
  

General Questions

• What school(s) are you interested in being placed? Select all that apply.
• What type of Placement are you requesting?
• What grade level do you wish to be placed in?
• What college or university are you currently attending?
• What is your preferred start date?
• What is your preferred end date?
• What endorsements do you place to have when you graduate/complete your program?
• What is your preferred placement? - For elementary, what is your preferred grade level? - For secondary, what is your preferred subject?
• Do you have a preference for school assignments? If so, please list all buildings where you are willing to be placed.
• Do you currently have a student enrolled in PSD? If so, what school(s)?
• Are you a current, or former, employee of PSD? If yes, what is/was your position(s) and where did you report to work?
• If you are a previous student from Peninsula School District, what school(s) did you attend? If you did not attend PSD as a student, please enter N/A.
  
  

Additional Application Steps

ATTACHMENTS

• RESUME (REQUIRED): A current resume is a written compilation highlighting your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required):The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.
  
  

PLEASE READ: When you click the Applicant Disclosure Statement link, the form will open in your web browser. DO NOT fill out the form from this view. Instead, save a blank copy of the form to a location on your computer that is easily accessible [such as on your "Desktop"]. Open the saved blank copy with the Adobe Reader (R) program. Mac users: the default program on your Mac computer is called Preview and is NOT COMPATIBLE with Adobe Fillable Forms. Complete the Applicant Disclosure Statement and save the changes to your form and attach the saved form to your online application.

• TRANSCRIPTS (OPTIONAL): Attach an official, or unofficial, copy of your college and/or university transcript(s). If you have several transcripts from multiple schools, you are not required to submit all of them. If you have several transcripts from multiple schools, please attach the transcript(s) which show your attained degree(s). If hired, all of your official transcripts will be required to be submitted to Human Resources.
• LETTER OF INTEREST: A letter of interest is a document sent with your resume to provide additional supplemental information in regard to your skills and experience. A cover letter shouldn't simply repeat what is on your resume, rather, it should include specific information on why you would be a strong match for the desired position in the Peninsula School District. Cover letters may be addressed to Caroline Antholt, Human Resources Director.
• LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (OPTIONAL): A letter of recommendation, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function. Typically, letters of reference are customarily written by a former employer(s) or supervisor(s) that can attest to the individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities. You may submit up to 2 current (dated within the last 2 years) letters of recommendation. This is optional.
  
  

Benefits

Upon hire, Employee will be eligible to earn sick leave. This position is not projected to meet the six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year for SEBB benefits.

Attachments

Applicant Disclosure Statement*

Resume*

Student Teacher - Letter of Interst*

Academic Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation 1