Leadership and Internship

Student Leadership is designed for students who want to develop and strengthen the leadership skills they already possess. The course explores key leadership concepts, including goal setting, team building, communication, decision-making, personal relations, and problem-solving.

Students will study various leadership styles and apply leadership principles through collaborative projects and real-world scenarios. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, ethical leadership, and effective communication. Students will work in teams to plan and implement projects that positively impact the school and community.

This course encourages personal growth, civic responsibility, and the development of skills essential for leadership roles in academic, professional, and community settings.

This course is designed for students pursuing careers in customer service or office administration. Students are assigned to a Neosho School District staff member and gain hands-on experience in a professional front office environment.

Students will observe daily operations and perform tasks commonly required of front office team members, such as greeting visitors, answering phones, managing documents, and assisting with clerical and organizational duties. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication skills, confidentiality, and workplace responsibility.

This course provides real-world experience that supports career exploration and the development of transferable workplace skills.

Education Internship is designed for students pursuing careers in education, curriculum development, or educational leadership. Students accepted into this internship program are assigned to a cooperating teacher within the Neosho School District.

Participants will gain hands-on experience by observing classroom instruction, tutoring and mentoring students, assisting with lesson preparation, and performing other duties as assigned by the cooperating teacher. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, confidentiality, and reflective practice.

This course provides authentic classroom experience and supports career exploration while preparing students for future studies and careers in education.

Technology Internship is designed for students pursuing careers in information technology or related technology fields. Students are assigned to a Neosho School District technology staff member and gain hands-on experience in a professional technology support environment.

Participants will observe daily operations and perform tasks required of technology team members, such as assisting with hardware and software support, troubleshooting devices, supporting networks and classroom technology, and providing technical assistance to staff and students. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, professionalism, communication, and responsible use of technology.

This course provides real-world experience that supports career exploration and the development of transferable technology skills.

Library Assistant provides students with hands-on experience in library operations and information management. Students receive instruction in the use of library resources, research tools, and organizational systems while developing responsibility and workplace skills.

Assigned duties may include circulating materials, creating displays, processing new materials, assisting students in locating resources, and supporting internet and technology access. Students will also operate library equipment such as copy machines, printers, and laminators. Emphasis is placed on organization, communication, professionalism, and customer service.

This course is designed to build practical skills that support academic success and prepare students for workplace and service-oriented environments.