Field Experience or Student Teacher Placement Interest

POSITION: Field Experience or Student Teacher Placement

GRADE LEVEL: Possible placements in all subjects, grade 6-12

LOCATION: DSST Campus TBD

SALARY: This is an unpaid temporary placement

STATUS: Fixed-term temporary placement (dependent on program requirements), not benefits eligible

START: First day of placement will be agreed upon with your campus(es) school director(s) and/or mentor teacher in collaboration with your program requirements.

APPLY TO THIS ROLE IF: You are currently enrolled in an education program and are interested in completing your field experience or student teaching experience at DSST.

Please be prepared to answer the following application questions:

• What college/university program are you currently enrolled in?

• Who is the field experience/student teaching/internship coordinator for your program? (Name, title, email)

• What subject area(s) (i.e. math, social work, science) are you most interested in teaching?

• What grade levels are you most interested in?

• How many hours of field experience, student teaching, or internship time are you looking to complete in total?

• How many hours/days per week of experience do you need?

• Does your program have any mentor teacher requirements? (ex: the mentor teacher must have at least 3 years of teaching experience.)

• What is your ideal start date for your field experience/student teaching/internship?

Please Note:

• You will be prompted to enter your Work Experience. You may enter “N/A” in required fields if you do not have work experience.

• You will be prompted to enter your Education. You may enter your current GPA, as we understand your degree is in progress.

Additional questions? Email DSST’s Manager of Teacher Pathways at .

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete coursework and observations as required by your college or university

• Observe various DSST Teachers, practice teaching real classes, and get direct feedback from an assigned Mentor Teacher

• Build meaningful relationships with and make a tangible impact on the minds and lives of students

• Year-long student teachers may also take on additional duties as assigned. See many of our possible duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• In-Progress Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Education

• Enrollment in a teacher preparation program

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives

• Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator

• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process.

WHY JOIN DSST?

At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out as well as our to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.

• Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.

• Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy + paid PTO (from Day 1!)

• Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:

  DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.

  Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.

  Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs.

• And more!

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them and earn $500 if they are hired!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.