Student Teaching and Observing

Request to Student Teach or Intern

Application Process for Spring 2013

We are no longer accepting student teaching requests for the Spring 2013 semester. All of our openings have been filled.

Application Process for Fall 2013

Prospective candidates for all student teaching positions or internships must submit a letter of request from their university, a transcript and a personal data sheet or resume to the District 54 Human Resources Department. This application and supporting documentation should be sent to:

Sherry Madej
School District 54
Human Resources Department
524 E. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Procedures for Placement

• Each applicant’s qualifications and requirements are examined. Student teachers and interns are placed according to the number of cooperating teachers available in requested content areas. Placements are limited.
• An applicant may be requested to interview with a potential cooperating teacher. A placement would be made based on the results of the interview.
• After a placement is made, a confirmation letter will be sent to the university that includes the cooperating teacher contact information for the student.

Request to Observe

To begin the observation process in our district, you must complete the District 54 Observation Request Form form and email it to SherryMadej@sd54.org. We handle the observation requests on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once we receive your request, we will look for a teacher that matches your needs. If one is available, we will provide you with the name of the teacher and their contact information so you can directly arrange mutually convenient hours with the teacher.