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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 Spring 2024 application window is now closed. Applications for Fall 2024 placements will be available on March 15, 2024.
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 Spring 2024 application is now closed. Applications for Fall 2024 will be available on March 15, 2024.
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
We require a letter on university/college letterhead that includes details of your placement (grade level and content areas, length of placement, university/college supervisor contact information, etc.). This document must be uploaded to your application in order to complete your application and placement. Please note that while you are welcome to indicate a preferred school for your placement in the letter, we cannot always accommodate those requests.
If you have any issues, please contact Human Resources by email humanresources@cherrycreekschools.org.
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Placement Window
The Spring 2024 application is now closed. Applications for Fall 2024 will be available on March 15, 2024.
Once a student teacher has completed the student teacher application, Human Resources will place the student teacher applicant with an approved cooperating teacher. The Office of Human Resources is committed to investing in our student teachers. The support of our student teachers is designed to optimize their learning experiences within the district and provide a comprehensive overview of our mission, values, and strategic initiatives.
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Background Check
During our placement process, student teachers will receive onboarding instructions that include CBI/FBI background check instructions. Once the background check is completed, Human Resources will notify the student teacher.
At no time can the student teacher begin student teaching until the Office of Human Resources has cleared them to work.
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Student Teacher Orientation
Once Human Resources has completed the placement process, the student teacher will be expected to attend our student teacher orientation. Human Resources will communicate the date and time of 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).
