Completing an internship will allow you to be paid while
obtaining your Texas teacher certification. During your one-year
teaching internship you will receive salary and benefits
commensurate of a first year teacher in Texas.
You will be responsible to locate, interview, and obtain a full-time
teaching position for your teaching internship.
Step #1: Complete Program/State Requirements
The Field Experience tab tracks your progress in
completing program/state requirements necessary for certification.
The program/state requirements are broken down into manageable parts
you can work on.
Step #2: Get Hired
Begin applying for jobs from the time you enter WCACP. Make sure
to update your application with each district/school when you reach
milestones in the program. For example, update your district
application once you pass your content exam or achieve HQ status.
You need to complete Module 1 in the curriculum before you interview
with a principal. The terminology alone will make your interview
experience more positive and productive.
The Employment Guide tab has many resources that will be helpful
with your job search. Submit the
I Got a Job form once you are
offered a full-time teaching job for the current school year.
Step #3: Probationary Certificate
The following Internship paperwork must be received before
your probationary certificate can be recommended:
| 1. |
Statement of Eligibility |
| 2. |
Applied/Paid for Probationary Certificate |
| 3. |
Request for Probationary Certificate Recommendation |
| 4. |
Intern Information Form |
| 5. |
Field Experience Handbook Policy Form |
Step #4: Internship
This route to certification is a one year (two semesters) internship
you can complete at an Independent School District, TEA recognized
private school, charter school, or Head Start program in the state
of Texas.
This certification option allows you to earn income, while working
on requirements to become certified. During the internship period,
you will receive a base salary and benefits of a first year teacher.
Probationary Certificate – 3 field supervisor visits required
Intern Certificate – 5 field supervisor visits required
Interns will be responsible to complete all program/state
requirements listed on the Standard Certificate tab. Failure to
complete assignments/requirements will delay your standard
certificate.
Intern Certificate vs Probationary Certificate
Deactivation of Intern or Probationary
Certificate
Step #5: Standard Certificate
In order to become certified, the following must occur:
| 1. |
complete successful one-year teaching internship with a
minimum of 180 days, |
| 2. |
complete all program/state requirements on Standard
Certificate/Field Experience tab,
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| 3. |
have positive recommendations from Principal and WCACP
Field Supervisor, and
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| 4. |
program balance paid in full. |
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