Teacher Resident 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Houston seeks a Teacher Resident for the 2026-2027 academic year. This full-time position involves working under the guidance of a Host Teacher to implement educational programs and gradually take on greater responsibilities. Candidates must be recommended by their university and pass state certification exams. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within the school community.

Qualifications

• Recommended by the university for placement in a yearlong residency.
• Successful completion of state certification exams in content area.

Responsibilities

• Supports co-planning and co-teaching with the Host Teacher.
• Plans lessons, activities, and assessments.
• Engages in team planning and school-based professional development.
• Adapts lesson plans to promote effective student learning.
• Collaborates to ensure consistency in instruction and delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of subjects assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Education

State certification exams in content area

Job description

Overview

Teacher Resident 2026-2027 — Spring Independent School District ADMIN BLDG - Houston, Texas. This job is also posted in Spring ISD.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5657026


• Application Deadline: Posted until filled


• Posted: Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)


• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Teacher Resident

REPORTS TO: Host Teacher / Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS : Exempt

PAY GRADE: Teacher Resident Salary $20,000

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

The Teacher Resident is a student teacher who participates in a year-long teacher residency program under the mentorship and guidance of a highly effective Host Teacher. The Teacher Resident is responsible for implementing the District’s instructional program and educational philosophy in the subject area or grade level designated in accordance with District goals, policies, and procedures. The Teacher Resident collaborates with other members of the school community in their efforts to prepare students to increase their academic performance to meet state standards. The Teacher Resident will gradually assume greater responsibilities throughout the residency year.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required:


• Recommended by the university for placement in a yearlong residency.


• Successful completion of state certification exams in content area.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of subjects assigned


• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction


• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior


• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Supports co-planning and co-teaching with the Host Teacher and team members, leading whole-group and small-group instruction as directed by the Host Teacher. Plans lessons, activities, and assessments to ensure ongoing alignment with overall educational goals and objectives.


• Engages in team planning, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), school-based professional development, and summer training.


• Assists the Host Teacher and team members in monitoring instruction and activities through assessments, grading, data analysis, and rubrics.


• Adapts and enhances lesson plans to promote effective student learning, maintaining high standards and readiness for differentiation.


• Collaborates with the Host Teacher and team to ensure consistency in instruction and delivery across all classrooms, addressing student learning challenges.


• Follows teaching expectations outlined by the teacher residency program.


• Participates in informal and formal observations and walkthroughs by the campus or District administration.


• Provides small-group instruction and utilizes appropriate tools and rubrics to facilitate learning under the guidance of the host teacher.


• Monitors students during independent work periods concurrent with the assigned teacher’s instruction.


• Holding students accountable for high expectations of behavior and learning engagement.


• Manages procedures, oversees students, and fosters students’ social-emotional skills during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other activities, while team teachers plan or deliver instruction.


• Accepting and incorporating feedback from host teacher to improve professional skills.


• Effectively communicate with students, parents, host teacher, team teachers, and campus administrators.


• Maintains confidentiality.


• Complies with all State, District and Campus policies and procedures.


• Attends departmental, campus and district meetings, as required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Spring ISD Careers


• 16717 Ella Blvd


• Houston, Texas 77090-4213


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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