26-27 SY Student Internship (Student Teaching/ESA Internship)

Position Information:

 

 Hours: Determined by educator preparation program Position Type:  Non-paid, Volunteer Type III Start Date: For internships during the 2026-2027 School Year, exact dates
determined in partnership with the educator preparation program

All those seeking internships, observation, or practicum hours in Highline must complete an application.

Student teachers and Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Interns are a valuable asset to our teaching and learning community in Highline. A placement in our district will allow you an opportunity to put into action the skills you've learned in class and field work. Your internship is a time for you to build community with students, learn and grow from your mentor and demonstrate subject-matter knowledge necessary to successfully become a certified educator in Washington State.

 

• Human Resources will review all completed applications to determine if the request is pre-approved or denied.
• Human Resources will coordinate/match approved interns with pre-approved Cooperating Mentors.
• Human Resources will confirm, or establish, institutional affiliate agreements.
• If you are a college/university field placement coordinator, please fill out our Request for Student Teaching/ESA Internships form here.
• If you are a Student Teaching/ESA Internship candidate, please submit an internship application; a completed student internship application is required to be considered for student internship placement. HR will review all completed applications, and accepted applicants will be pre-approved for a placement match. Please note pre-approval does not guarantee placement in our district.
• Applications submitted with less than a month's time to the start of your internship day are not guaranteed review or placement. Will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• If you are a Current employee, please note that upon pre-approval you must apply for a leave for exclusive student teaching hours. Requests for leave must be approved by your building administrator. Please contact Laura Castanada to begin the leave process.

Application Window below* These are strict deadlines. Please reach out to Heber.molina@highlineschools.org if you have questions.
 

TermApplication WindowPlacement Start

Fall

Pre Service Overview.pdf

April 1 - June 1 &

August 1 - September 1

For placement start dates beginning August -DecemberWinterOctober 1 - November 15For placement start dates beginning in January - MarchSpringDecember 1 - February 1For placement start dates beginning April - JuneSummerApplication CLOSEDApplication Closed June - JulyYear round & Half Year

April 1 - June 1 &

October 1 - November 15

Placement start dates vary *

For more information, please see the attached document.

OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. 
 

The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:

 

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

 

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs