Spring 2027 Student Internship

Chesterfield County Public Schools

About the Role

This application is to be filled out only by individuals approved for an internship placement with CCPS for Spring 2027. Approval and internship details must be relayed by the cooperating university. This application initiates the onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside a mentoring teacher to gradually assume essential functions of the teacher role as part of the cooperating institution's curriculum.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction based on specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS).
• Meet and instruct students at designated times and locations.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within provided resources.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide evidence of preparation upon supervisor request.
• Demonstrate mastery of the content area.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and alter instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Use the district's curriculum to plan instructional activities.
• Maintain order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and guidelines related to public schools.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education.
• Contacts include mentoring teacher, departmental/grade-level staff, and administrators.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone and enter data into a computer terminal.
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Ability to hear, understand speech, and speak clearly on the phone and in person.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 25 pounds, and other limited physical activities.
• Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary.
• Requires daily personal and close contact with children for classroom management and learning environment support.
• Requires regular contact with other staff members and parents.
• Duties performed typically in school settings, including classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of instruction.
• General knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to assess students' learning.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Additional Job Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test