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Special Education Intern Program

Contact Dr. James Mastro for further information.

The Special Education Intern Program is for undergraduate and graduate students who wish to participate in a teaching experience in a special education classroom setting. The participating schools include Bemidji Public Schools and other area schools, and the settings range from elementary to secondary. These are paid experiences and they may be used to fulfill practicum requirements in many of the special education courses in the licensure and Masters program. Interns will be supervised by appropriately licensed special education teachers from the LEA.

Procedure for Application and Participation in the Special Education Intern Program:

1. Interviewed by the BSU Special Education Intern Coordinator
2. Undergraduate students must have completed ED 3350, Pedagogy: Planning for Instruction, to be eligible for the program
3. Completed or be enrolled in ED 3600 or ED 5600
4. Interviewed by Jon Huttemier, Bemidji Public Schools' Director of Special Education
5. Be enrolled in at least one BSU special education course per semester while working as an intern

The Special Education Interns are paid $10.30 per hour. The schedule and responsibilities are determined during the interview with Mr. Huttemier. Hours are flexible, but students should try to develop a schedule that allows for consistent year-long participation in the program. Mr. Huttemier will give priority to students with blocks of free time who can participate at least three days per week. Please note that the hours accrued during the Intern Program cannot be substituted for either the Elementary or Secondary Student Teaching.