Student Teachers and Field Placements

Student teacher applicants must complete an online application, a Medical Exam (submitted to university coordinator), fingerprinting for a criminal records check, and provide a current photo ID.

The following steps will guide you through the process:

1. Complete the online application (using your student email address).

2. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

   Complete the Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) check. You will receive the results back from the state in your e-mail.

   Please upload a copy of your CAN Check into your account in the portal.

   • CAN Check Instructions
   • CAN Check Sample
   • If you have further questions about the CAN Check please contact Kentucky Online Gateway (KOG) Helpdesk

   • KOG Security Help Desk 502-564-0104 Extension 2

     Monday – Friday

     8:30 am – 5 pm EST

     KOGHELPDESK@ky.gov

3. Medical Exam (Includes TB Check)

   Click here for form.

   Submit completed Medical Exam to your university coordinator and to JCPS. The Medical Exam form can be uploaded into the JCPS Student Teacher Portal OR mailed/delivered to VanHoose Education Center.

   • VanHoose Education Center

     Attn: Welcome Center

     3332 Newburg Rd

     Louisville KY 40218

4. Criminal Records Check

   • Criminal Records Check Instructions

   • Registration Website(you will need a service code)

   • To view a list of locations please visit this website: Location Finder (to enter City or Zip Code).
   • If you have any questions about the fingerprint process please call customer service at (844) 543-9714

5. Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports

   Click on the link above to access info for registering for and completing the PBIS module. This is not required for Social Work students.

6. Receiving clearance to report to your school

   Once the criminal records check has been received in the Human Resources department, you will receive an email notification. The principal of your assigned location will also receive an email notification letting them know you (the student teacher) have been officially cleared. If you have further questions please submit a message to JCPS.Student-Teacher@jefferson.kyschools.us. Please always include your name, title, and semester (example: Jane Doe / Student Teacher / Fall 2020) in the subject line.

Individual schools will let you know their process for signing in and/or wearing an identification badge. Some procedures might include:

• Signing a "Student Teacher Log-In" daily
• Wearing an official JCPS badge, provided by your assigned school
• Wearing a local school badge during your placement

You must have completed these six steps before reporting to your school!!!

Check out the following links for useful instructional tools, classroom resources, and ideas.

• Preparing For Interviews (This link might help you in preparing for the upcoming Teacher Candidate Interview Day)