The short answer is NO . Thus, the student teacher cannot be a paid substitute teacher if the cooperating teacher is absent. The school district or school should not use the student teacher to replace or free up staff such as a teacher s aide or education assistant. For example, the district or school should not move a teacher s aide from Ms. Jones s class to another class because Ms. Jones now has a Felician student teacher. Student teachers are encouraged to take advantage of the full range of professional experiences available to them both in and out of the classroom.
Student teachers are to act as if they are employees of the school or school district.
Thus, they must follow the procedures regarding personal or emergency leave, absences or lateness. The student teacher must notify the college supervisor of absences. The student teacher follows the school's or the school district s calendar and not the Felician College calendar for holidays or vacations.