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How do you find student shadowing opportunities?

To find student shadowing opportunities, start by contacting local hospitals, clinics, or professional organizations related to your field of interest, as many offer shadowing programs for students. You can also reach out to school counselors or career centers for guidance and look for internships or volunteer positions that provide observational experience. Building a network through informational interviews and demonstrating genuine interest can increase your chances of securing shadowing opportunities.

What is student shadowing?

Student shadowing is a process where a student observes another student or a professional in a real-world setting, such as a classroom or workplace, to gain insight into daily routines, responsibilities, and expectations. The goal is to help the student understand what a specific role or environment is like, often as part of career exploration or academic planning. Shadowing experiences can last from a few hours to several days and provide valuable firsthand knowledge that can inform educational or career decisions.

What do student shadowing students do?

Student shadowing students observe professionals in their workplace to gain insight into a specific career or industry. They typically follow employees, ask questions, and learn about daily tasks, work environment, and skills required. This experience helps students explore career options and develop a better understanding of the profession.

What can I expect during a typical day while participating in a student shadowing program?

During a typical day in a student shadowing program, you will observe a professional in their work environment, participate in meetings or tasks as appropriate, and have the opportunity to ask questions about their daily responsibilities. You may rotate between different team members to gain a broad perspective on the role and workplace dynamics. Expect to take notes, engage in discussions about career paths, and learn about the challenges and rewards of the profession. This experience is designed to help you understand workplace culture and clarify your career interests.

What is the difference between Student Shadowing vs Medical Assistant?

AspectStudent ShadowingMedical Assistant
Required CredentialsNo formal credentials required; often students or pre-health majorsPost-secondary education, certification or training often required
Work EnvironmentObservational, limited hands-on tasks, shadowing healthcare professionalsHands-on clinical tasks, patient interaction, administrative duties
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities for educational purposesHospitals, clinics, medical offices as employed staff

Student Shadowing involves observing healthcare professionals to gain insight into the medical field, with minimal hands-on duties. Medical Assistants perform clinical and administrative tasks, requiring specific training. While shadowing is educational, medical assisting is a paid role with defined responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a student shadowing role, and why are they important?

To thrive in a student shadowing role, you need a genuine interest in the field, a willingness to learn, and basic knowledge relevant to the area being observed. Familiarity with note-taking tools and the ability to follow confidentiality guidelines are typically important. Strong observation skills, professionalism, and effective communication help you engage with mentors and absorb new information. These skills and qualities are essential for maximizing learning opportunities and making a positive impression during the shadowing experience.

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Infographic showing various Student Shadowing job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 18% Internship, 58% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 6% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Teacher, Healthcare - (2026-2027) - STEM/CTE Renewal

Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$53K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job Title: Teacher, Healthcare - (2026-2027) - STEM/CTE Renewal and Requisition ID number: 104749
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: STEM/CTE (10001056)
Site: North (0375)
FTE: 1.0 FTE; 42 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: Teachers(04)
Functional Area: Teaching
Salary Range: $53,629 - $109,468
Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan
Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.
SUMMARY
Provide quality Healthcare instruction aligned to state and federal requirements associated with Career & Technical Education (CTE) in the Healthcare-related career fields. Possible courses include but are not limited to: Anatomy and Physiology, Emergency Medical Responder, Healthcare Core Curriculum, or Medical Terminology. Implement rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks to engage students in deep content of the healthcare industry. Utilize a variety of assessment strategies - diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Capable of applying the nursing process (assessment, planning, delivery, assurance and evaluation) to coordinated health care for individual students. As needed, assist Special Education teams to provide nursing assessments and recommended educational support services for special needs students enrolled in CTE courses. Recent teaching or professional experience in Healthcare preferred.
Preferred MDE teaching licenses for each program of study:
300300 Medical Careers license to teach in grades 9-12; or the appropriate qualifications for a CTE Tier 1 or 2 license. https://mn.gov/pelsb/
Examples of an appropriate qualification: for a Tier 1 or 2 license include, but are not limited to:
  • A valid License as a Public School Nurse from the Minnesota Department of Education
  • License as a Registered Nurse from the Minnesota Board of Nursing
  • Public Health certification from the Minnesota Board of Nursing
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Paramedic accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Create an educational environment that acknowledges and encourages multiple pathways to post-secondary education including four year degrees, two year degrees from community and technical colleges, industry certifications, apprenticeships and employer-based learning.
  • Support MPS requirements to implement Career & Technical Education programs of study in alignment with Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) state and federal goals and reporting requirements which include:
    • Integration of academics (or liberal arts and sciences) with career and technical education programs.
    • Understand and promote the link between CTE at the secondary and postsecondary levels.
    • Provide students with understanding of all aspects of an industry.
    • Develop, improve or expand the use of technology in CTE.
    • Attend CTE professional development as required to maintain program certification requirements.
    • Actively participate in CTE program evaluations.
    • Initiate, improve, expand and modernize quality CTE programming.
    • Align course curriculum and assessments to Technical Skills Assessments (TSA) approved by Minnesota State and local consortium.
    • Provide activities to prepare special populations for high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations that will lead to a living wage career.
  • Provide context to core academics through integrated, applied and experiential learning (internships, guest speakers, mentoring, job shadowing, worksite tours, field trips, career readiness skills) with a broad exposure to career fields and a balanced high school experience.
  • Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
  • Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
  • Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
  • Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
  • Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
  • Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
  • Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
  • Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.
  • Provide care of individual students with special health needs identified by Case Managers. Interpret health findings for educational staff regarding impact of health concerns on learning and accommodations required at school. Interpret to medical providers the school related needs of students.
  • Provide input during health reviews and school nurse health assessments initiated by the student's high school staff (when necessary).
  • Participate on IEP (Individual Education Plan) team for students with health/sensory/physical concerns or impairments that may interfere with learning including providing special education related services (direct and/or indirect) in the area of health/physical when needed.
  • Support implementation of individual health plans (IHP) and emergency health plans (EHP) for students with handicapping health conditions that require accommodations to attend school.
  • Perform skilled nursing procedures, and delegate nursing care procedures when appropriate (see delegation guidelines) including planning, training, monitoring and supervision of delegation using clear written plans for delegates to follow.
  • Promotes student resiliency and, as needed, address the physical and social/emotional health needs of students and plan interventions.
  • In coordination with the student's comprehensive high school staff, assist students and families in obtaining health care in the community by referrals to appropriate providers and agencies.

Education and Experience Guidelines
* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university OR equivalent knowledge gained through related industry experience. Examples of an appropriate industry qualification include, but are not limited to:
  • A valid License as a Public School Nurse from the Minnesota Department of Education
  • License as a Registered Nurse from the Minnesota Board of Nursing
  • Public Health certification from the Minnesota Board of Nursing
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Paramedic accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

* Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
* Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Minnesota Tier 2, 3 or 4 teaching license in 300300 Medical Careers https://mn.gov/pelsb/; or proof of pending approved licensure; or the appropriate qualifications for a CTE Tier 1 or 2 license identified in the "Preferred MDE teaching licenses" section of this position description.
Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.
Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | STEM/CTE (10001056) | North (0375) | Teaching

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