Castleberry ISD Teacher Resident; Recommendation

Position: Castleberry ISD Teacher Resident (By Recommendation Only)
Summary

The teacher resident (TR) is a clinical teacher engaged in a year-long clinical experience under the guidance of a highly effective host teacher (HT). While completing their degree and certification through The University, the TR learns on the job, moving from a supportive observer to a lead practitioner. For a full school year, the TR works alongside the HT; TRs are actively engaged in as many elements of the classroom as possible.

The TR will gradually assume greater responsibilities throughout the residency year as they develop as a teacher. While TRs may hold compensated roles, these duties must not interfere with the primary clinical learning goals or the TR's development as a future educator.

Typical responsibilities include:

* Co-planning and co-teaching with HT and other team members, leading small group instruction, leading instruction without the HT present (with planning support from HT)

* Internalizing high-quality instructional materials with support from HT and/or district instructional coaches

* Facilitating effective routines and procedures, supervising students, and developing students' social-emotional skills

* Attending professional development before the start of each semester and on-going throughout the school year

* Participating in team planning, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), school-based professional development, campus faculty meetings, and meetings with their Site Coordinator (SC)

* Working with the HT to monitor and improve instruction with formative and summative assessments, grading, data analysis to identify next steps for students

* Implementing feedback from HTs and the Site Coordinator before, during, and after informal and formal observations

* Taking responsibility for other non-instructional duties as assigned by the HT

Responsibilities

Classroom and School Environment

* Identify and address individual students' social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs and barriers

* Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable, high expectations of behavior and engagement

* Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport

* Manage student behavior during transitions and less structured time (i.e. recess, lunch)

Planning and Preparation

* Co-plan with HT and grade level team

* Ensure a high-standard, differentiation-ready curriculum

* Plan backward to align all lessons, activities, and assessments with standards & curriculum

* Implement and suggest improvements to instruction that develop higher-order thinking skills and reflect the levels and interests of individual students

* Implement and suggest improvements to assessments that accurately assess student progress.

* Utilize a Student Achievement Chart to analyze student performance data and plan accordingly

Instruction

* Co-teach utilizing select nstructional Strategies with HT

* Provide small-group instruction under the direction and using tools/rubrics of the HT and team

* Supervise student skills practice, projects, and digital learning

* Lead whole-group instruction

* Participate in instructional planning and data analysis consistently

Professional Responsibilities

* Solicit and willingly receive feedback from HT, Principal, Site Coordinator, and grade level team members to improve professional skills

* Regularly meet with HT to ensure alignment of instructional vision and delivery and to troubleshoot students' persistent learning challenges

* Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members

* Participate in professional development opportunities at school

* Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Qualifications

* Enrolled in The University, working towards a teaching certificate

* Strong work ethic, open to feedback, with a willingness to implement next steps, and a belief that all students can achieve

* Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement

* Knowledge of the subject matter being taught

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

* Continued progression towards certification, according to EPP guidelines

* Preferred: completion of one or more certification exams

Hours

* Residents will be present during teacher contract hours and dates set by the Castleberry district calendar. Candidates will follow TEA and University guidelines for absences.

* Paid Residency:

* Semester 1: 4 days per week

* Semester 2: 4 days per week

Post-Certification

* Priority hiring opportunities

* 2-year commitment (preferred) to Castleberry ISD

Reports to:

Host Teacher, Principal, Site Coordinator

Compensation

Salary:

* $20,000 per school year