
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Student Teacher - Fall 2026This position will provide student teachers the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in classroom management, professionalism, planning, assessment, and instruction in collaboration with a mentor teacher. Through this position, student teachers will will gain a foundation and the preparation to fulfill the responsibilities of a being a successful and collaborative educator.
With the support of a mentor teacher and based on a gradual release model in which student teachers will gradually take co-ownership of the classroom, student teachers will be responsible for the following:
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing a positive culture and climate in order to develop relationships with students that foster growth and student development both emotionally and academically
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct including following all laws, district policies and school procedures and expectations
Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated instructional activities in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development and prepare required reports on students and activities based on informal and formal assessments
Utilize and integrate technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with students, staff, supervisors, and parents/guardians
This is an unpaid student teacher position.
Student Teacher
Variable Location Employee
No
40
1.00
0 Work Days
$0.00 USD Hourly
$10.00 USD Hourly
$0.00 USD - $20.00 USD Hourly
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
June 30, 2026

Douglas County is home to excellence in education and fantastic teachers who prepare Douglas County students to be successful. Our motto, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," has never been more true than today. We are redefining the way we teach our students to ensure they have the skills they need to not only participate in the global economy – but to lead it.
The Douglas County School District is the third-largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 63,000 students across 90 schools. The school district offers a wide variety of pathways to learning, including neighborhood schools, charter, magnet, online schools, alternative education campuses, and home education options.
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