Student Teaching
Student Teaching in Rockwall ISD
Rockwall ISD is proud to partner with local universities and certification programs to provide opportunities for aspiring educators to teach in our classrooms.
Applicants need to complete a Student Teaching Request Form and Consent to Perform Background Check Form. Once the background check has cleared, they will be sent a Fast Pass with instructions on how to become fingerprinted, a mandatory requirement. They must be fingerprint complete by the deadline(s) listed below.
The Student Teacher and/or the University or Service Center will be notified once placement has been approved, or if we are unable to approve their request. We will provide the name of the assigned campus along with the Principal’s name, teacher’s name, school phone number, and email address. The Student Teacher is responsible for communicating with the campus in a timely manner to schedule his/her program requirements.
Student Teachers are eligible to complete their student teaching assignments in Rockwall ISD if:
- Student Teacher is currently enrolled in a teacher degree program at a college or university OR is currently seeking certification through an Alternative Certification Program.
- Student Teacher has passed their background check and is fingerprint complete by the deadline.
- Student Teacher attends a required Student Teacher Orientation Session.
- Student Teacher completes all required online compliance training as assigned.
Recommended deadlines:
| Fall Semester Student Teaching | Spring Semester Student Teaching | |
|---|---|---|
|
Deadline for student teaching requests |
May 1st | December 5th |
| Deadline to have fingerprints completed | May 20th | December 18th |
| Student Teacher Orientation | July/August | December |
The Student Teacher must complete and submit the following forms to humanresources@rockwallisd.org and kerry.finley@rockwallisd.org:
- Student Teacher Request Form (Please designate grade level and/or choice of subject area for consideration. Please include your pursued certification area and grade levels.)
- Consent to Perform Background Check Form