Benefits

      • Benefits

        • Financial Gains: You are able to conduct your student teaching in the district while still earning your regular hourly pay!
        • Mentorship: An administrative mentor will be provided for each staff member enrolled in the program!
        • Support: You will receive support with interview preparation, creating a resume, and anything else you may need!
        • Opportunity: You will have the opportunity to interview for open positions within the district!

      Process

      • Process

        • Become a support staff employee in D33
        • Decide you want to pursue becoming a certified teacher
        • Meet with HR to discuss your plan and explore all options
        • Enroll in a university program
        • Notify Director of HR of Enrollment
        • When it is time for you to complete your student teaching, you will interview with the building principal
        • Complete your student teaching in D33
        • Apply, interview, and become a D33 certified teacher!

      University Partners

      • University Partners

        A partnership university is a university with which we have a great relationship to provide you with the best opportunities.

        • Grand Canyon University *GCU offers a discounted tuition rate if this university is selected
        • North Central University
        • Northern Illinois University
        • Aurora University
        • St. Francis University

        *Staff who elect not to enroll in a partnership university are still eligible for the benefits of the program.