Spring 2027 Student/Clinical Teacher

Job Title: Student Teacher

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Principal, Cooperating Teacher, and Site Coordinator

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: 11/03/2026

Please Note: This application is for student teachers that have requested Dripping Springs ISD through their educational

program. Dripping Springs ISD must receive an official placement request from your university, or program, before you will be placed.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Serve as a student teacher while participating in a semester-long clinical experience under the guidance of a cooperating teacher. Observe and learn on the job in preparation for a teaching career while earning a degree or completing teacher certification requirements. Work alongside assigned cooperating teacher and actively engage in as many elements of the classroom as possible. Participate in instructional planning, data review, and improvement throughout the year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• Enrolled in education preparation program, working towards a teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of subject matter of classroom assignment
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics
• Strong work ethic, open to feedback, with willingness to implement next steps, and a belief that all students can achieve

Experience:

• Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Strategies

1. Provide small- and large-group instruction under the direction of the cooperating teacher using tools and rubrics developed by the cooperating teacher and team.

2. Supervise student skills practice, projects, and digital learning; monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction.

3. Work with the cooperating teacher to monitor and improve instruction with formative and summative assessments, grading, data analysis, and rubrics to identify next steps.

Student Growth and Development

1. Identify and address individual students' social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs and barriers.

2. Meet with cooperating teacher to ensure alignment of instructional vision and delivery and to troubleshoot students' persistent learning challenges.

3. Implement and suggest improvements to assessments that accurately measure student progress.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Manage procedures, supervise students, and develop students' social-emotional skills during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other activities, and while team teachers plan or deliver instruction.

2. Identify and suggest ways to engage students in a physical/virtual classroom that include technology.

3. Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable, high expectations of behavior and engagement.

4. Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport.

Communication

1. Receive and respond to feedback from the cooperating teacher and the site coordinator before, during, and after informal and formal observations.

2. Collaborate with other grade-level or content team members.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Solicit and willingly receive feedback from cooperating teacher, principal, site coordinator, and team members to improve professional skills.

2. Participate in team planning, Professional Learning Communities, school-based professional development, campus faculty meetings, and meetings with site coordinator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.