Student TeacherPracticum Student (SY 26-27)

Position: Student Teacher/Practicum Student 2026-2027

Position Type: Temporary

Department: Primary Secondary

Location: Watertown Public Schools

Reports to: Supervising Teacher

Affiliation: N/A

Salary range: Unpaid

General Description:

Watertown Public Schools creates a welcoming and supportive environment for future teachers to grow professionally and to be prepared for their teaching experience. We fulfill this mission by offering our experienced teachers as mentors and provide support for future educators to navigate the district.

How to get connected with a campus to secure a practicum/student teacher placement in WPS:

• If you are seeking placement in WPS reach out to to get connected with a campus principal to get placed with a cooperating teacher.

Responsibilities:

• Is under the general direction of a certified teacher or principal providing classroom preparation and small group instruction
• Is involved with understanding and delivery of student individualized education programs
• May attend parent conferences and faculty meetings
• Is an active participant in the school community
• Communicate clearly and effectively with your cooperating teacher
• Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the student

Qualifications Required:

• Is currently enrolled in at a college/university program leading to educational licensure and/or additional credentialing in education.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit stand walk talk hear operate a computer hand-held learning devices and other office equipment reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience:

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