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- Student Teachers and Practicums
Student Teacher Program
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The Cherry Creek School District is proud to offer student teaching and practicum programs. These programs provide exceptional hands-on experience and growth opportunities for the student teacher, continued professional growth for the mentor teacher, valuable and equitable learning for our students, and continued partnerships with universities and colleges.
The Student Teacher application window for FALL 2023 will open on February 15, 2023, and close on May 15, 2023. Please be sure to apply during these dates to ensure placement.
If you are looking to be hired as a paid Psychologist or Social Worker Intern, please visit the Mental Health Internships page.
Student Teacher Process
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How to Apply
The Fall 2023 application deadline is May 15, 2023.
Please read all of the information below:
Step 1: Go to our career site
Step 2: Search for our student teacher postings and apply during our placement window.
Important:
Do not use a CCSD email address on your application.
Required Documentation
University/College documentation indicating you are eligible to student teach. This document must be uploaded to your application in order to complete your application and placement.
If you have any issues please contact HR by email at humanresources@cherrycreekschools.org.
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Placement Window
The Fall 2023 placement window is open from February 15, 2023, through May 15, 2023.
The Human Resources department is committed to investing in our student teachers. The Student Teacher Program is designed to optimize the learning experiences of student teachers in the district and provide a comprehensive overview of CCSD’s mission, values, and strategic initiatives. Once a student teacher has completed a student teacher application on file, CCSD will place the student teacher applicant with an approved cooperating teacher.
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Background Check
During our placement process, HR will send the student teacher an email regarding our CBI/FBI background check instructions.
Once the background check is completed, HR will notify the student teacher. At no time can the student teacher begin student teaching until HR has cleared them to work!
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Student Teacher Orientation
Once HR has completed the placement process, the student teacher will be expected to attend our student teacher orientation. HR will communicate the date and time of this orientation. HR will not allow the student teacher to complete the District's student teaching program unless they have attended this orientation.
Please make sure to check your email regularly. If you need to update your email address, please log-in to your account to update.
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Student Teacher Seminars and Trainings
During each semester, the District will host two Student Teacher Seminar sessions for student teachers. These seminars provide an opportunity to learn more about Cherry Creek School's core values and receive training sessions on relevant topics to continue to build the capacity of our student teachers.
Please make sure to check your email regularly. If you need to update your email address, please log-in to your account to update.
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Still Have Questions?
Please email us at humanresources@cherrycreekschools.org
Q & A
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Why am I not receiving emails from Human Resources?
Posted by:Please check your spam folder and mark us as a safe sender.
If you have recently changed your email address or would prefer communication to a different email, please log-in to your account and update your contact information.
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Does CCSD allow university students to observe classrooms?
Posted by:University students needing field experience can observe in classrooms. Please contact Human Resources with the details of your field experience hours and requirements so we can help facilitate your field placement hours (humanresources@cherrycreekschools.org).