Teacher Resident

Lancaster Independent School District; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lancaster Independent School District invites applications for a Teacher Resident. This year-long, full-time clinical experience partners you with an effective Cooperating Teacher while you earn a degree and pursue certification through Dallas College.

You will observe, participate, and gradually assume classroom responsibilities, with ongoing feedback to support your growth as a licensed educator. Compensation is provided consistent with a residency program and district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in the Dallas College EPP program, working towards a teaching certificate.
• Strong work ethic, open to feedback, willingness to implement next steps.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Preference given for experience with similar demographics to the desired placement.
• Knowledge of subject matter being taught.

Responsibilities

• Teacher Residents will be able to effectively integrate technology into their instructional practice.
• Teacher Residents will analyze data from district assessments to identify students needing assistance or acceleration.
• Work cooperatively with Cooperating Teacher, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
• Tutor small groups and individual students.
• Attend the New Teacher Academy provided by the district.

Education

Dallas College EPP program

Job description

Primary Purpose:

The teacher resident (TR) is a student teacher who participates in a year-long clinical experience under the guidance of a highly effective Cooperating Teacher (CT). A resident observes and learns on the job in preparation for a teaching career while earning a degree (typically a bachelor's, but in some cases a master's) and/or certification from Dallas College. For a full school year, full-time, the resident works alongside the Cooperating Teacher. Teacher residents are actively engaged in as many elements of the classroom as possible from the very beginning of the residency year. The teacher resident will gradually assume greater responsibilities throughout the residency year as they develop as a teacher. Compensated roles must not compromise learning goals for future teachers.

Qualifications:

Enrolled in the Dallas College EPP program, working towards a teaching certificate
Strong work ethic, open to feedback, with willingness to implement next steps, and a belief that all students can achieve.
Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences. Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement.
Knowledge of subject matter being taught.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Functions:

Teacher Residents will be able to effectively integrate technology into their instructional practice.
Teacher Residents will be able to effectively analyze the data from district assessments to determine students in need of assistance or students needing acceleration (tutor model).
Working cooperatively with your Cooperating Teacher accepting constructive feedback and direction.
Tutor small groups and individual students.
Teacher Residents will attend the New Teacher Academy that is provided by the district

View Full Job Description