Ram Residency Co-Teacher - Elem; San Angelo

Position: 2026-2027 Ram Residency Co-Teacher - Elem (San Angelo)
TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Title:

Ram Resident Teacher

Department:
Academics

Reports To:

Cooperating Teacher/Principal/ASU Site Coordinator

FLSA Status:
Exempt

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Ram Residency Program is to partner a resident (student teacher) with an experienced co-teacher for a year-long placement in the classroom in order to learn, grow, and develop as a teacher.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Release Time Training and Support:

* Resident Teachers and Cooperating Teachers will receive training on their roles and responsibilities, including training on co-teaching models and coaching.

* ASU Site Coordinators will provide additional support as needed.

* If a Resident Teacher is experiencing challenges, the Site Coordinator should be notified, and additional actions will be planned.

Planning:

* Cooperating Teachers and Resident Teachers will collaborate to plan the delivery of instruction based on the district's pacing calendars and curriculum expectations.

* The Resident Teacher will be increasingly responsible for the planning, preparation, and readiness to deliver the content assigned.

Training:

* Resident Teachers will be responsible for completing all district employee training, beginning with New Employee Orientation training.

* Residents and Cooperating Teachers will attend the beginning-semester events hosted by ASU.

* Residents and Cooperating Teachers will attend a joint orientation through ASU. (Potential Date: August 7, 2024)

Other Duties as Assigned

* Ram Residents may be assigned duty outside of the time they are co-teaching with their CT (i.e. before/after school) and should be expected to complete these duties with increasing independence throughout the school year.

* Residents will provide coverage for their CT to attend ASU Cooperating Teacher trainings held during the school day.

* Occasionally and based on readiness, the Ram Resident may be asked to teach independently if their Cooperating Teacher is absent. In the event of an extended absence, a substitute teacher should be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be an active participant in the Angelo State Ram Residency Program.

* Currently working to obtain Bachelor's Degree and teaching certification.

* Must be able to receive constructive feedback/coaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* This position may require long periods of standing and teaching in a classroom setting.

* This position also consists of long periods of sitting in front of a computer.

* Work outside of the classroom may be required.