SB 2042 Credential Intern Program Description

The Internship Program provides an opportunity for qualified Single Subject Credential Program candidates to work as teachers of record while completing their preservice preparation.  Internship positions are offered by the district in consultation with the Single Subject Program.

An internship is an entry-level paid teaching position in a public secondary school classroom.  The Intern Credential holder is an employee of the school district on a contractual basis and is subject to all district employment policies.  Interns are also program students, subject to program requirements.

Interns hold considerable responsibility as the classroom teacher of record responsible for designing, developing, and implementing curriculum and instruction for a full load of classes for the length of the school year.  In addition, they are expected to be fully participating members of the school faculty, including service on school committees, supervision of student activities, and attendance at school and district meetings and inservices.  Only candidates who are truly ready for the responsibility and heavy workload should become interns.

Candidates should consult with their Credential Program Advisor and the Single Subject Crednetial Program as they explore the possibility of doing an internship.  To be approved for an internship, candidates must be in good standing in the program, be enrolled in at least one program course each semester, pass the CBEST, demonstrate subject matter competence (as determined by CTC subject matter requirements), have character clearance, and show proof of meeting the U. S. Constitution requirement.  They must demonstrate relevant successful experience working with students.  They must have the approval of the Credential Advisor in their subject area and the approval of the University Coordinator. 

The Intern Credential is authorized for two years in the candidate’s teaching field; interns cannot teach out of their field.  Candidates can become interns when they pass the CBEST, demonstrate subject matter competence, have an offer of an intern teaching position from a participating school district, and are approved by the program.  Upon completing all program requirements for advancement to student teaching, Interns may use their teaching position as the “student teaching” experience.  NOTE:  Intern candidates must submit an application to student teach by the regular deadlines:  October 1 for Spring and March 1 for Fall student teaching.

When they qualify, Interns register for 15 units of Intern Student Teaching.  They attend the student teaching seminar as scheduled by their program.  A University Supervisor observes the intern periodically during the term, conferences with the intern after site visits, and provides support as needed.  The school provides a Site Support Teacher who functions as the Intern’s on-site mentor.  Interns are evaluated on program evaluation forms that are based on the California Teaching Performance Expectations. 

Candidates should follow the Intern Application Guidelines.  Application materials should be submitted to the Single Subject Credential Program office (ED1-67).  Late applications may not be approved until the following semester. 

Last update: 7/7/08