Teacher Residents Horizon Academy; Grades 9-12

Teacher Resident (Grades 9‑12) – Horizon Academy 2026‑2027

Join Gainesville City Schools as a Teacher Resident for Horizon Academy. This role is part of the Teacher Candidate Residency Program, which hires preservice teachers enrolled in a UNG teacher preparation program to be teachers of record during their senior year.

The Teacher Candidate Residency Program is a competitive program in which preservice teachers enrolled in a UNG teacher preparation program can be hired by school districts to be teachers of record during their senior year.

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, translating lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintain familiarity with district and state standardized tests to adapt curriculum for maximum student achievement.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and stay abreast of current educational developments by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in student education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms to school standards and policies and establish standards of behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids, and equipment, maintaining inventory records.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature, and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and action planning.
  
  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation related to performance and professional growth.
  
  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues.

• Compelling passion and commitment to teaching in an underserved community.
• Belief that all students can and will learn.
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to GCSS’s mission and the mission of the schools.
• Receptive to feedback and willing to continuously reflect, improve, and learn.
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to work.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Flexibility, tenacity, perseverance, resourcefulness, teamwork, and a sense of humor.
• High level of organization and professionalism.

• GA Preservice Certificate.

• Enrolled in the University of North Georgia College of Education Educator Preparation Program.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Status as senior in the College of Education (completion of required courses in Degree Works).
• Successful completion of GACE content exams prior to program start.

• Completed Junior Year of College Practicums.

Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

Exempt