Thank you for choosing Nixa Public Schools for your student teaching or internship experience!  

We are excited to have you as part of our team over the coming weeks.

Student Teacher/Internship Process

(Elementary, Secondary, SPED, Counseling, OT/PT/SLP)

Step 1:

Submit NPS Substitute Application as an external applicant.

https://www.nixapublicschools.net/domain/291?category=Substitute

You will receive an email from Nixa Public Schools with more information regarding required paperwork for subbing.

Step 2:

Schedule an  appointment with Sarah Knight to receive technology access.  

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUI2SktEUWNETEVmfGRlZmF1bHR8YzY4YTg4NjVmOTY2YTZkZTIzMDA5N2Y1MTU3ZmYwYTA

Step 3:

Attend required Co-Teaching Training with your cooperating teacher.  

*STEP #1 must be completed PRIOR to beginning your assignment with our district.  No exceptions!*

FALL DEADLINE: August 11, 2023

SPRING DEADLINE: December 31, 2023

Required Co-Teaching Training Dates for

Elementary & Secondary Student Teachers & Interns

(excluding OT/PT/SLP):  

Fall: Wednesday, August 23rd

3:15 p.m. -5:15 p.m. Seconday/Intermediate

Faught Administration Building

CIA Room 219 (Upstairs)  

4:15 p.m. -6:15 p.m. Elementary

Faught Administration Building

Community Room   

Spring:TBD

Questions Regarding University Placement Assignments?

Elementary (PreK-6) & SpEd/OT/PT/SLP (PreK-6): brookegantt@nixaschools.net

Secondary (7-12) & SpEd/OT/PT/SLP (7-12): tiffanyjones@nixaschools.net 

Counseling (K-12): carriestormzand@nixaschools.net

F.A.Q. about Educator Certification