Fall 2026 Student Internship

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us. General Description: This application is only to be filled out if you have been approved for an internship placement with CCPS for Fall 2026. The approved details of the internship would have been relayed to you by your university. Please do not apply until you have received these details from your university. This application will initiate your onboarding. This position is responsible for working alongside the mentoring teacher to gradually assume some of the essential functions of the teacher role, as part of the prescribed curriculum of the cooperating institution. Role may involve planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS). Job Description: Essential Job Functions: Works alongside mentoring teacher to perform one or more of the following, as part of the prescribed curriculum of the cooperating institution: Meets and instructs the student(s) in the locations and at the time designated Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor Demonstrates mastery of the content area Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs Uses the curriculum of the district to plan instructional activities Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools Assesses student learning and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs Performs other duties as required Budgetary Responsibility: N/A Report Preparation: N/A Equipment Operation: Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education Contacts: Contact with mentoring teacher and departmental/grade-level staff and administrators Work Direction/Supervision: N/A Decision Making: N/A Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: N/A Physical Demands: Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 25 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Work Environment: Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas Qualifications: Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Requires general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning. Additional Job Requirements: Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test Compensation Benefits Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.