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Academy District 20

Public K-12 school district administration

Student Teacher Intern

Summer 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In Person
EducationK-12 Teaching

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Demonstrated mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught is required.
  • Knowledge of content, central concepts, inquiry, evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines taught is required.
  • Knowledge of student intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development is required.
  • Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements is required.
  • Knowledge of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community is required.
  • Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required.
  • Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in software systems is required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain accurate record-keeping, document-management, and filing systems is required.
  • Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities is required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting is required.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Effective organizational and time-management skills are required.
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required is required.
  • The position requires the ability to speak and be understood, use normal or aided vision and hearing, detect odors, and physically perform classroom duties, including lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds and physically restraining students when necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver lessons and assessments aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards.
  • Interpret student data and adjust instruction to meet the needs of assigned students.
  • Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
  • Develop and implement lessons connecting a variety of content areas and disciplines while emphasizing literacy and mathematical practices.
  • Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse student population.
  • Adapt teaching to engage individual students with diverse needs, interests, and ability levels.
  • Collaborate with families and significant adults for the benefit of students.
  • Plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates student learning.
  • Use formal and informal assessment methods, provide feedback, and use results to inform planning and instruction.
  • Integrate appropriate technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences and support instruction, data interpretation, and student learning.
  • Establish and communicate high expectations and support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Provide students opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership.
  • Assess student progress regularly and provide reports as required.
  • Supervise students at all times and follow policies and procedures regarding student health, safety, welfare, and education.
  • Instruct, assess, and differentiate for students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
  • Make provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested.
  • Manage materials and supplies.
  • Plan a program of study that meets students' individual needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, cooperatively with a supervisor, evaluate their job performance.
  • Supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
  • Respond as directed and as necessary in safety and crisis situations.
  • Use effective conflict resolution.
  • Use feedback and reflect on professional practice to improve teaching and learning.
  • Comply with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, practices, and location requirements.

About the company

Academy District 20 provides K-12 public education to students in northern Colorado Springs through a network of approximately 40 schools. The district operates using a site-based management model, which allows individual schools to design specialized curricula—such as International Baccalaureate or Career and Technical Education—to meet the specific needs of their local communities. This decentralized approach distinguishes the district from others by empowering school-level decision-making while maintaining the state's highest academic accreditation. The district's goal is to achieve academic excellence and community connectedness by optimizing resources and investing in diverse programs for students of all ability levels.

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What believers are saying

  • FY2026-27 adopted budget shows $289.5 million program funding and $33.4 million reserves.
  • District enrollment still totals about 26,471, supporting scale, per-pupil funding, and program breadth.
  • Federal financing covers 80% of Douglass Valley, reducing district capital burden through 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Board ousted Jinger Haberer in May 2026, signaling acute governance instability through 2027.
  • June 2026 board actions on transgender books and name changes invite lawsuits and staff churn.
  • If enrollment slips while facilities expand, budget strain hits by 2028 and squeezes hiring.

What makes Academy District 20 unique

  • District 20 runs 39 schools with IB, CTE, TAG, and site-based school autonomy.
  • Its new Douglass Valley pre-K-8 campus on Air Force Academy grounds deepens federal ties.
  • Strong community brand: accredited with distinction and long-running academic reputation in Colorado Springs.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
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