Teacher Intern SY 26/27

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Carlsbad Municipal Schools is seeking a Teacher Intern to support educational processes. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be enrolled in an education program, passing background checks is required.

This position involves demonstrating knowledge of content areas, communicating with students, and assisting them individually and in groups. The role plays a vital part in promoting positive behavior and ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check and employment verification.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Must complete all evaluations successfully.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the content area and curriculum.
• Communicates with students to enhance learning.
• Works with students individually and in small groups.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Must successfully complete 18 college hours a year (C or better)

Enrolled in an education program at a college or university

Obtain an NMPED license as both a Substitute Teacher and Instructional Assistant

Job description

Teacher Intern Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately demonstrates knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Appropriately utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
• Communicates with and obtains feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Comprehends the principles of student growth, development and learning and applies them correctly.
• Effectively utilizes student assessment techniques and procedures.
• Manages the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• Recognizes student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept.
• Demonstrates a willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate.
• Works well with administration to meet professional requirements and responsibilities.
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, parents, community members, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrates a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information of students.
• Engages in self‑development.
• Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Knows what to do to successfully complete assigned work.
• Projects overall concern for personal appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on understanding of individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, remedial work, and makeup work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with large group activities.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information known about an individual student.

Additional Job Functions

• Participates in in‑service training programs as assigned.
• Ensures the safety and well‑being of children being transported to and from the school and on field trips on vehicle used by the school.
• Performs caregiving duties including, but not limited to, toileting duties, feeding, pushing wheelchairs, and lifting/transferring students with special needs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher or principal.

Education and Experience

Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass employment verification.
• Must successfully complete 18 college hours a year (C or better).
• Must be enrolled in an education program at a college or university.
• Transcripts and updated degree plans are required each year before being considered for rehire.
• Must be a successful student intern as evaluated by the principal and cooperating teacher.
• Must obtain an NMPED license as both a Substitute Teacher and Instructional Assistant.
• Must pass HB 128 background check and state and federal background checks.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Additional qualifications as may be appropriate for a specific position.
• Sufficient alternatives to the above qualifications may be found acceptable by the Superintendent or Board.