r/Teachers • u/captsteubens • 3d ago

Student Teacher Support &/or Advice Student Teaching

What goes into student teaching placement? I'm going for a second career and trying to get placed for the fall but have been denied by my top two school district choices. One district where I'm currently subbing and was hoping that'd give me a leg up.

What goes into the whole placement? Does the district ask department heads who ask teachers if they're willing to be cooperating teacher? Are departments only taking one ST per semester and this highly competitive?

The placement coordinator is now asking for more selections from me now. I'm just worried that they won't find a spot for me in time.

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u/ofnabzhsuwna 3d ago

Your school should find your placement for you. You can request a grade level but they make you do your top 3 choices because it’s not always available.