Interns and Student Teachers

The Watson Institute hosts various interns and student teachers during the school year.  All positions require current PA clearances:  Acts 34, 114 and 151 that must have been issued within 1 year of the start date of the internship or student teaching experience. Must be 18 years of age or older.

The Education Center in Sewickley, PA

  • Internships and job shadow opportunities are available for speech, physical, occupational and behavior therapists.
  • Special education majors can complete their student teaching requirement at the Education Center Sewickley.

Contact Ashton Appel: [email protected] or 412-741-1800.

The Education Center South in Bridgeville, PA

  • Internships and job shadow opportunities are available for speech, physical, occupational and behavior therapists.
  • Special education majors can complete their student teaching requirement at the Education Center South.

Contact Rayna Knox: [email protected] or 412-914-8800.

Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISCA) in Sharpsburg, PA

  • Special education majors can complete their student teaching requirement at the W. Thomas Bruce Education Center in Sharpsburg.

Contact Jen Do: [email protected] or 412-781-1708.

Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISCA) in Bridgeville, PA

  • Special education majors can complete their student teaching requirement at the W. Thomas Bruce Education Center in Sharpsburg.

Contact Jen Do: [email protected] or 412-781-1708.

Friendship Academy in Friendship, PA

  • Internships and job shadow opportunities are available for social workers, mental health therapists and undergraduate developmental psychology majors.
  • Practicum experiences are available for school psychology graduate students.
  • Fieldwork or student teaching opportunities are available for special education teachers, speech therapists and occupational therapists.

For special education and PT/OT opportunities contact Sam Generalovich, [email protected] or 412-365-3800.

For mental health therapist, outpatient, social work, and psychology opportunities contact Erin McManus, [email protected] or 412-365-3808.