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Teaching Internships

An internship program can make student to educator transition much smoother. Internships take the place of student teaching and are generally more challenging. Check with your university to see if it offers an internship program.

As an intern, you are:
• Hired for the whole year and paid at the new-teacher rate
• The teacher of record
• Responsible for student achievement, assigning grades and your students’ scores on state tests such as STAAR
• Evaluated by your principal just like other teachers

Are you eligible to intern?

Requirements
• Complete all course work except student teaching
• Have the support of faculty members who have observed you in the classroom
• Find a school district willing to hire you with probationary certification

Your search for an internship could be challenging, but don’t give up. Some districts are reluctant to hire interns because of the “highly qualified” consideration as defined by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. If you are offered an internship, before accepting, it is important to consider whether or not the school will provide adequate mentoring.

If you think an internship might be right for you, do your homework early.