1. Cooperating Teacher In-Service
Southeast Missouri State University

2. Conceptual Framework
Creating Communities of Professional Learners to Enhance Student Success in P-12 Schools

3. Role of Cooperating Teacher
Mentor - Share ideas and make recommendations
Communicate openly and honestly by periodically observing presentations
Include them in all duties – need a broad and thorough picture of teaching
Communicate ALL concerns or kudos with University Supervisor
Please complete all University Paperwork

4. Role of Cooperating Teacher (continued)
Include teacher candidate in all duties
Observe periodically and provide oral and written critiques
Make arrangements for teacher candidate to observe other teachers
Complete all evaluations and discuss progress with University Supervisor
Recommend grade

5. Role of University Supervisor
Observation of student teacher and submission of evaluation forms
Provide feedback /coaching in strategies that may improve delivery
Coordinate assignments per University and district schedule
Submit final grade to Field Experiences Office

6. Role of Student Teacher
Full-time job (No shortened days permitted without University written approval)
Punctual and no attendance issues
Dress professionally per district policy
Appropriate etiquette displayed regarding use of cell phones or other devices
Demonstrate collaborative and ethical behavior toward colleagues and parents

7. Attendance Policy Student Teaching is a full-time commitment.
Reductions in hours on assigned district campus must be done through the Office of Field Experiences only.
Outside employment is discouraged
All expected absences should be approved by the Cooperating Teacher and University Supervisor

8. Recommended Timelines
Week 1-
Learn student names
Observe and assist with group instruction at Cooperating Teacher’s discretion
Become familiar with curriculum, classroom and school rules, procedures, personnel
Assist with routine activities

9. Week 2 Continue with many Week 1 activites
Become more involved in one-on-one or small group activities
May teach one or more lessons in a given subject using the Cooperating Teacher’s lesson plans and observations based upon previous lesson(s) taught

10. Week 3
Assist the teacher in large group instruction perhaps teaching one or more lesson(s)
Assume responsibility for teaching one or two subjects
Design lessons and complete lesson plans for all lessons taught

11. Week 4 Week 5 Teach additional subjects (recommend at least 3)
Plan and teach all lessons in one or more classes (recommend more than 3)

12. Week 6 and Week 7 Teach all classes
Plan units and lessons with advice and assistance from Cooperating Teacher and other resource personnel
Perform routine activities

13. Week 8 Relinquish all teaching responsibilities to Cooperating Teacher
Return borrowed materials
Observe other classes within the school and visit other school personnel

14. We could not do this without you!
Thank You!
For being a Member of our Team
For serving as a role model and impacting the career of a future teacher
We could not do this without you!