Student Teacher / Intern / Practicum / Classroom Observation Application

Position Type :

Student Teacher / Intern / Student Teacher / Intern

Date Posted : 11 / 1 / 2025

Location :

Upper Moreland School District

Upper Moreland School District

Guidelines for Assignment of Student Teachers, Interns, Field Experience, and Observations

The Upper Moreland School District encourages cooperation with colleges and universities in the training of student teachers and interns. Therefore, the school district will accept college students from a broad spectrum of accredited institutions of higher learning. The following guidelines must be followed.

WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE UPPER MORELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR :

• Pre-Student Teaching
• Student Teaching
• Fieldwork Experience
• Internship
• Practicum / Observation

The deadlines for submitting requests for student teaching, internship, and practicum are :

THE PROCESS & REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR OBTAINING A PLACEMENT IS AS FOLLOWS :

Step 1 : The student candidate begin this application and include the following :

Step 2 : Once the student candidate is contacted by the Human Resources office, confirming the next steps, the student candidate should visit the links below to complete the following paperwork :

Required Forms

(Click on the name to access the form)

Additional Information

PA Criminal Record Check - (Act 34) Clearance Information (SP4-164)

PA Criminal Background Check Application Instructions

A Child Abuse Clearance Electronic Form (Act 151) or Child Abuse Clearance Paper Form

Child Abuse Clearance Application Instructions

PDE Online Federal Criminal Record Check (fingerprinting)

FBI Clearance Instructions

PA School Health Form (Physical & PPD)

Tuberculosis test results must be submitted in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

The District requires that all clearances be dated within one (1) year of approval and clearances must be for Employment purposes.

Step 3 : After the student candidate obtains the proper paperwork, the candidate should and complete the steps outlined below on their application :

Step 4 : Once the district administration verifies the student candidate's paperwork and eligibility, the student candidate will be contacted by the office regarding a screening interview by a District Supervisor / Principal.

Step 5 : IF the student candidate is eligible and IF there is a placement available, the office will reach out to confirm the specifics of the placement.

The deadlines for submitting requests for student teaching, internship, and practicum are :

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Ashley Rawls at 215-830-1505.

ASSIGNMENT AND PLACEMENT OF STUDENT TEACHERS / INTERNS WILL FOLLOW THE PROCESS BELOW :

Field experience / observations are discouraged during the last two weeks of the school year.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.