Student Teacher/Intern/Practicum/Classroom Observation Application (2025-2026 School Year) at Upper Moreland Township School District in Willow Grove, PA

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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: April 1 for fall semester placement November 1 for spring semester placement THE PROCESS & REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR OBTAINING A PLACEMENT IS AS FOLLOWS: Step 1: The student candidate begin this application and include the following: Letter from the college/university formally requesting the placement, which provides the details of the assignment (e.g., dates, grade/subject, location, number of hours, activities that must be performed). Résumé Unofficial Transcript of Record 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 *When registering for FBI fingerprinting, use Service Code 1KG6XN 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: Please fill out personal information. You must provide an email address. Please select either Student Teacher, Observations, or Intern. Please select the schools you are interested in completing your student teaching/ internship/observation. Upload all required Documents. Please read the disclaimer and provide a digital signature. Application Confirmation Completed. 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: April 1 for fall semester placement November 1 for spring semester placement 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: Human Resources will communicate cleared applicants to the Director of Education. Student teachers/interns will be assigned by the building principal/designee in consultation with and approval by the Director of Education using the volunteer teacher list of teachers with Instructional II certification. The Supervisor of Special Education and Pupil Services will assign pupil services specialist interns. Student teachers will only be assigned to experienced staff members (Level II certification). The responsible administrator will inform the Director of Human Resources, in writing, of the student-teacher assignmen