The internship checklist (downloadable below) provides guidance on compliance with the CTC mandated requirements for an intern credential. It includes advice on who to contact at USF for assistance.
Locating Intern Teaching Jobs
The Teacher Education Department does not actively find positions for current and potential intern candidates. While the Department remains in close contact with the districts and strongly advocates on behalf of candidates, it does not assume responsibility for intern placement. That responsibility lies with candidates themselves.
When looking for jobs, it is important to note that many times districts do not advertise job openings as "intern positions". Rather, they ask for qualified, credentialed candidates. Do not hesitate to apply for a position that asks for a "credential". The district will determine if they are able to fill the position with someone who holds an intern credential or if they need someone with a preliminary or clear credential instead.
Admissions
If you are not a current USF credential candidate, you must apply for admission to the USF School of Education and the Teacher Education Credential programs. Visit the Admissions and Financial Aid pages at: http://www.soe.usfca.edu/admissions/
Please note that it is important to apply early to the credential programs so as to ensure your place in the program.
If, however, you are offered a job after the USF admissions deadlines have passed, please e-mail teachingintern@usfca.edu and let us know of your situation. Be sure to include what district has given you an offer of employment and to whom the Department should address inquiries about the position for a waiver towards late admission.
Financial Aid
In addition, USF is proud to host the TEAMS/Americorps Fellowship Program. By becoming a TEAMS fellow, many USF Teacher Education students are able to reduce the cost of obtaining a credential while giving back to their community by serving as intern teachers in our partner districts. Please visit the TEAMS web site to learn more: http://www.teamsusf.org/ or contact Julian Lute at jdlute@usfca.edu.
The University offers additional solutions to reducing the cost of a degree. Some of these are listed on the SOE Admissions page linked in the previous section.
EdJoin
When looking for a teaching job, it is best to start with the EdJoin website, http://www.edjoin.org, to determine where you would like to work and what positions may still be available. While you can apply for jobs on the EdJoin website, most districts near USF prefer that you apply directly on their own web sites (see below).
USF Career Services Center
You may also want to check with the USF Career Services Center for job postings. The Center keeps lists of both public and private school openings. For more information, contact http://www.usfca.edu/career or (415) 422-6216.
San Francisco Unified School District
Go to the SFUSD site (http://portal.sfusd.edu) and click "Employment" in the navigation bar on the left side of the page to locate and fill out an application. You'll need to provide your résumé, a philosophy statement, and a sample lesson plan.
Oakland Unified School District
Go to the Oakland USF web site (http://www.ousd.k12.ca.us) and click "Employment" in the navigation bar on the left side of the page to locate and complete an application.
The Multiple and Single Subject Internship Program assists local districts in finding and preparing qualified teachers to serve in K-12 teaching positions. The University and partner public school districts collaborate to assign interns to positions. Interns are required to assume all teacher functions authorized by USF's California Commission on Teacher Credentialing-approved Multiple and Single subject Credential Programs.