What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Experience/Observations position at DISTRICT-WIDE?
NOTE: THE FIELD EXPERIENCE OBSERVATION WINDOW FOR CLEAR CREEK ISD IS MID-SEPTEMBER THROUGH APRIL 30.
PURPOSE
Field Experience is designed to provide aspiring educators with an opportunity to observe in a classroom to gain first-hand knowledge of teaching, classroom procedures, and student learning. Field Experience is a precursor to student teaching or internship. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants MUST meet ONE of the following program criteria:
- Enrollment in a college or university educator preparation course
- Attach COURSE SYLLABUS requiring Field Experience
- Enrollment in an Alternative Certification Program leading to teacher certification
- Attach PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE LETTER as verification
DUTIES/ACTIVITIES
- Observe teachers in a classroom teaching and working with students
- Interview and discuss teaching and learning processes with teacher
- Teach an instructor-approved lesson with supervision (university students)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Applications are received and observation assignments made by the Clear Creek ISD HR Department from a District Field Experience Database. Prospective observers are NOT to contact campus principals or teachers directly asking to observe.
- Due to our large number of requests, 15 hours is the maximum number of observation hours assigned.
- Only ONE TEACHER will be assigned per observer. (A course syllabus requiring multiple teachers or various grade levels cannot be accommodated.)
