Internship
Interns complete a one-year teaching assignment as the Teacher-of-Record in the certification area for which accepted. They receive the salary and benefits of a first-year teacher and have all the responsibilities of a classroom teacher. A mentor teacher, campus administrator, and Region 10 TPC Staff member provide assistance and support during the internship.
The first step to seeking an internship is to complete the online job application using the Teacher Job Network. Only apply for jobs in the certification area for which you were accepted and classified "highly qualified."
All Texas public and charter schools qualify for internships. Before interviewing with private schools, verify membership accreditation by logging on to www.Tepsac.org. There you will find the accrediting associations that recognize the private schools. Confirm with your Region 10 consultant the school's accreditation status before accepting a teaching position for an internship.
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Application
Completed online application
College transcripts
Three references
Affidavit for Acquisition and/or Release of Criminal
History, Personal or Professional Data
PACT scores, if required -
Candidacy
Attend TPC candidate orientation
Complete required program coursework
Passing scores on PPR test (preferred during this
phase) and/or other required tests
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Internship
Demonstrate effective teaching practices
Complete and submit all required documentation
Complete online course, Internship: Professional
Practices
Attend two Saturday seminars
Clinical Teaching Experience (CTE)
This option is an accelerated opportunity for qualified candidates to become certified. The Clinical Teaching Experience consists of an unpaid fifteen-week practicum in the specific certification area of the candidate. A cooperating/mentor teacher, campus administrator, and Region 10 TPC staff member provide assistance and support.
Beginning February 1, 2011, Region 10 will begin accepting applications for the fall, 2011, Clinical Teaching Experience. Please complete the application and submit to Camela Walker. You may e-mail it to camela.walker@region10.org or fax to 972-348-1707.
There may be limited teaching positions available for the 2011-2012 school year, especially in the elementary schools. The high needs areas continue to be Mathematics 8-12, Science 8-12, Spanish EC-12, and Bilingual Generalist EC-6.
Your application should be submitted to Region 10 TPC by March 1, 2011. Our larger districts are requiring Region 10 notification of clinical teachers by April 1st. Some charter and smaller districts will allow a May 1st deadline for notification.
CTE Guidelines, Procedures, Timelines
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Application
Completed online application
College transcripts
Three references
Affidavit for Acquisition and/or Release of Criminal History, Personal or Professional Data
PACT scores, if required -
Candidacy
Attend TPC candidate orientation
Complete required program coursework
Passing scores on PPR test (preferred during this phase) and/or other required tests
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Screening Process for a CTE
Complete a writing sample
Complete a face-to-face interview
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Clinical Teaching Experience
Attend a CTE Orientation
Demonstrate effective teaching practices
Complete and submit all required documentation
Complete online course, CTE: Professional Practices
Attend two Saturday seminars
Complete requirements of Individual Certification Plan