Morris School District
MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Policy
File Code: 4122
Monitored:
Mandated:
Other Reasons X

STUDENT TEACHERS/INTERNS

Student teachers shall be selected by the Superintendent, approved by the Board of Education, and assigned with the consent of the regular teacher. In the case of candidates with unusual qualifications, i.e., from unaccredited institutions or programs, from foreign institutions, from special programs of an exceptional or sectarian nature, etc., special approval from the Board of Education is required prior to selection. Student teachers selected to practice in the Morris School District shall comply with the Board of Education’s policy for employee physical examination and, in the case of senior practice teachers, shall possess a county certificate as substitute teacher.

Student teachers/interns shall comply with the requirements of law regarding health examinations and criminal history checks.

While serving the schools, student teachers shall be responsible to the appropriate district administrator for their conduct and performance. Student teachers shall be allowed to participate in school activities where their contributions would be appropriate to the educational program of the school.

No remuneration shall be provided for student teachers/interns.

Date: April 14, 1986
June 10, 2002, First Reading
July 29, 2002, Approved

Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 through -7.5Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with pupils; grounds for disqualification from employment; exception
N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1 General mandatory powers and duties
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement ...
through -5
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-6 Indemnity of officers and employees against civil actions
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-6.1 Indemnity of officers and employees in certain criminal actions
N.J.S.A. 18A:54-20 Powers of board (county vocational schools)
N.J.A.C. 6:3-1.6 Reporting and staffing of school districts
N.J.A.C. 6:11-7.3(e) Curriculum
N.J.A.C. 6:11-7.4 Supervision of practicum students
N.J.A.C. 6:29-2.3 Testing for tuberculosis infection

Cross References:
4111 Recruitment, selection and hiring
4112.4 Employee health
4121 Substitute teachers
4123 Classroom aides
6162.4 Community resources

Key Words
Student Teachers; Interns
 

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