The Teacher-In-Residence intern program allows students who already hold a bachelor's degree to receive employment in a classroom while simultaneously completing their education coursework toward certification.
Students in the Special Education program are preparing to teach grades
K-12. Special Education certifications include Cross-categorical, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Challenges, Orthopedic Impairments, and Other Health Impairments. This program requires 51 credits including in-person field experiences in many of the courses as well as 8 credits of full-time student teaching. Students must verify content proficiency through the passage of a federally-approved content exam (AEPA/NES).
| Documentation Needed: |
Responsibility of: |
| Completed Intern application |
Student |
| If outside of Maricopa County - check to Arizona Department of Education (ADE) for $60 per content area + $60 for provisional SEI. |
Student |
| Valid fingerprint clearance card |
Student |
| Formal admissions packet to Rio Salado, including transcripts |
Student |
| Passing score on AEPA Subject Knowledge |
Student |
| Completion of SEI workshop or course below |
Student |
| Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Field Experience |
| EDU220 |
Intro to Serving Eng. Lang Learners (ELL) |
3 |
Virtual
Practicum 20 hours |
| EDU251 |
Methods of SEI/ESL |
3 |
Virtual
Practicum 10 hours |
Complete 1 course or equivalent workshop* to obtain Intern Certificate. Second course MUST be completed prior to completion of the TIR program.
*Workshop hours must be converted to college credit prior to completion of the TIR program. |
| Documentation Needed: |
Responsibility of: |
| Completion of 50% of program coursework – one month prior to intern certificate expiration. |
Student |
| Application for extension of intern certificate –submit to Rio Salado |
Student |
| If not already completed, register for Elementary Professional Knowledge portion of AEPA.Passing scores to Rio prior to end of Year 2. |
Student |
| Submit RSC transcript for application extension. |
Student |
| RSC must provide proof of satisfactory progress. |
Rio Salado College |
| Start Date |
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Field Experience |
| Fall I |
EDU285 |
Education Program Seminar |
2 |
|
| Fall I |
EFE288AC |
Teacher in Residence Student Teaching
Grade is not posted unless all coursework has been completed with a "B" or better |
2 |
|
| Fall I |
EDU276 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
In-Person Field Experience
12 hours |
| Fall I |
EDU222 |
Intro to Exceptional Learner |
3 |
In-Person Field Experience
12 hours |
| Fall I |
EDU287AA |
Master Teacher Seminar I
Induction Program |
1 |
|
| Fall I |
EDU287AC |
Master Teacher Seminar III
Induction Program |
1 |
|
| Spring I |
EFE288AD |
Teacher in Residence Student Teaching.
Grade is not posted unless all coursework has been completed with a B” or better. |
2 |
|
| Spring I |
EDU223AB |
Learning Disabilities |
3 |
In-Person Field Experience
5 hours |
| Spring I |
EDU226 |
Methods in Special Education |
3 |
In-Person Field Experience
10 hours |
| Spring I |
EDU271 |
Phonics Reading/Decoding |
3 |
Virtual
Practicum
10 hours |
| |
|
Total |
22 |
|
| Rio TIR staff will register you for all courses. You will have 10 days after notification of registration to make payment arrangements. |
| Documentation Needed: |
Responsibility of: |
| Employment Verification Form |
School District |
| ADE Intern Acknowledgement Form |
Student |
| Signature from Rio Salado regarding enrollment in Teacher-In-Residence program |
Rio Salado College |
| Designated Rio Salado Supervisor |
Rio Salado College |
| Start Date |
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Field Experience |
| Fall I |
EFE288AE |
Teacher in Residence Student Teaching
Grade is not posted unless all coursework has been completed with a "B" or better |
2 |
|
| Fall I |
EDU293 |
Math Methods |
3 |
In-Person Field Experience
10 hours |
| Fall I |
EDU223AA |
Emotional Disabilities |
3 |
In-Person Field Experience
5 hours |
| Fall I |
EDU223AD |
Health/Orthopedic Impairments |
3 |
In-Person Field Experience
5 hours |
| Spring I |
EFE288AF |
Teacher in Residence Student Teaching.
Grade is not posted unless all coursework has been completed with a B” or better. |
2 |
|
| Spring I |
EDU223AC |
Mental Retardation |
3 |
Virtual
Practicum
10 hours |
| Spring I |
EDU223AF |
Assessment in Special Education |
3 |
In-Person Field Experience
2 hours |
| Spring I |
EDU272 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
|
| |
|
Total |
23 |
|
| Rio TIR staff will register you for all courses. You will have 10 days after notification of registration to make payment arrangements. |
| Documentation Needed: |
Responsibility of: |
| Complete Institutional Recommendation (IR) for certification |
Rio Salado |
| RSC official transcript |
Student |
| Additional Requirements to be completed within 3yrs. of Initial Certification (EC/Intern/Provisional) |
| Start Date |
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Field Experience |
|
POS222 |
US Constitution |
2 |
|
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POS221 |
AZ Constitution |
1 |
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