The Ocean Gate Board of Education encourages the chief school administrator to cooperate with colleges and universities in the placement of student teachers/administrative interns in the district’s school. Student teachers/administrative interns shall be placed with experienced staff members who agree to perform the necessary training and supervision.

The chief school administrator shall recommend and the board shall approve the selection and placement of student teachers and administrative interns. Student teachers/interns shall comply with the requirements of law regarding health examinations and criminal history checks.

The supervising teacher and chief school administrator/principal shall be responsible for the conduct of student teachers while serving in the district. The chief school administrator shall be responsible for administrative interns.

Student teachers/interns shall be allowed to participate in school activities where their contributions would be appropriate to the educational program of the school.

The chief school administrator shall endeavor to ensure the equitable distribution of student teachers/interns throughout the district.

No remuneration will be provided to student teachers or administrative interns.

NJSBA Review/Update: October 2008, October 2017
Adopted: January 21, 2009
Reviewed:

Key Words

Student Teachers, Administrative Interns
Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact through -7.5 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. 6A:9A-1.1 et seq. Educator preparation programs
N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-4.3 Admission to CEAS education preparation program
N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-4.4 Clinical components, supervision of practicum students
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.1(d)(e) Employment of teaching staff
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.1(d), -4.1(e)
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.1 et seq. School Employee Physical Examinations

Possible
Cross References: *4111 Recruitment, selection and hiring
*4112.4/4212.4 Employee health
*4121 Substitute teachers
*4123 Classroom aides
*6162.4 Community resources

*Indicates policy is included in the Critical Policy Reference Manual.