Externship Guidelines

Host Guidelines:

• Provide a point of contact for the teacher

• Impart knowledge of career opportunities, organizational issues, hiring trends and skills required for work in the industry by providing teachers the opportunity to conduct informational interviews, shadow employees, make observations and collect appropriate materials

• Give the teacher the opportunity to make observations and perform tasks that will enhance understanding and skills in specific areas related to their teaching

• Report to the district and/or principal any problems or concerns that may arise during the course of the externship

• Maintain an adequate and safe training station and tools, which meet state and federal health and safety rules and regulations

• Inform teacher externs of all applicable rules, regulations and safety precautions established by federal or state law, regulation, or by the employer-host

• Compensate the teacher for time worked at a rate of pay of $20.00

• Complete an evaluation of the externship program