AUSTIN ISD COOPERATING TEACHER AGREEMENT

LAST NAME: FIRST NAME:

CAMPUS: EMAIL:

GRADE LEVEL: Please check: Bilingual ESL

Check specific subject area(s) being

taught:

All Art

Math Music

Reading P.E.

Other ____________

Special Education (choose subject area above):

Life Skills Autism Unit

PPCD SBS/ED

Full-Time Inclusion Resource

Part-Time Inclusion

By signing this form I accept the responsibilities of a coop-

erating teacher per the attached characteristics and ex-

pectations, and affirm that I have three years experience

in my field of study and current courses taught and am

currently scored as effective or above on my teacher ap-

praisal.

______________________________________________

Teacher’s Signature Date

By signing this form I approve of this teacher as a cooperating

teacher and affirm that this teacher has three years experi-

ence in his/her field of study and current courses taught and

is currently scored as effective or above on his/her teacher

appraisal.

__________________________________________________

Principal’s Signature Date

SUBMIT TO: michelle.hernandez@austinisd.org

*Preferred Level of Student: (please check one)

Student Teacher

Intern

Observer

Any

Note: Further descriptions of intern and observer can be found on Austin

ISD’s Cooperating Teacher Characteristics and Expectations document.

Optional:

Preferred program/university:

___________________________________

*Please note: Priority of placements will occur accord-

ing to the needs of the district.

AISD Cooperating Teachers

The Professional Learning Team offers effective teachers the opportunity to share their vast knowledge and expertise in the area of teaching and instruction with student teachers, interns and observers from our partnering universities, colleges, alternative certification programs and other teacher preparation programs. Cooperating Teachers are lifelong learners who successfully implement best practices, are proficient in interacting and communicating with student teachers and are dedicated to helping mold our future educators. Effective Cooperating Teachers are an intricate part in the development and success of the student teacher.

Cooperating Teacher Eligibility:

At least three years’ experience in your field of study and current courses taught

Valid credentials within your field Received “Effective” or above on current PPfT appraisal Strong knowledge base of your content area Proficiency in lesson planning and delivery of instruction Commitment to helping mold a future educator Positive attitude toward the profession, position, parents, students, and

colleagues Ability to interact and communicate in a respectful, caring and supportive

way Flexibility and patience Good listening and problem solving skills Willingness to share your classroom, materials and resources with pre-

service students