OUR MISSION Our mission is to prepare college and career-ready students for life-long success.OUR VISIONWe are a premier district of choice that meets the diverse needs of all students by creating an inclusive community that fosters a strong sense of self-worth. DISTRICT CULTURESouthwest Public Schools believes in promoting a culture that embodies and fosters a collaborative approach to learning. Staff relationships are collegial, collaborative, and productive, and all staff members are held to high professional standards. Mistakes are not seen as failures, but as opportunities to learn and grow for both students and educators. POSITION SUMMARY The Teacher Resident is a clinical teacher who participates in a year-long experience under the guidance of a highly effective Host Teacher. 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 Region 4 Inspire Texas. For a full school year, full-time, the resident works alongside the Host 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 Residents 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 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Typical responsibilities include learning while:
Co-planning and co-teaching with Host Teacher and other team members, leading small group instruction, leading instruction without the Host Teacher present (with planning support from Host Teacher).
Attending professional development prior to the start of the school year and on-going throughout the school year.
Participating in team planning, Professional Learning Communities, school-based professional development, campus faculty meetings, and meetings with their Site Coordinator (SC).
Working with the Host Teacher to monitor and improve instruction with formative and summative assessments, grading, data analysis, and rubrics to identify next steps.
Adapting and improving high-standards, differentiation-ready lesson plans that motivate strong student learning, after learning to deliver such lessons prepared by the Host Teacher and/or experienced team members.
Work cooperatively with the host teacher to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Work collaboratively and shadow Host Teacher in planning meetings for students in special populations (special education, language proficiency, or physically/mentally impaired) and work under the guidance of the Host Teacher in implementing these learning plans.
Managing procedures, supervising students, and developing students’ social-emotional skills during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other activities, and while team teachers plan or deliver instruction.
Embracing feedback from Host Teacher and the Site Coordinator before, during, and after informal and formal observations.
Taking responsibility for other non-instructional duties as assigned by the Host Teacher.
2. Responsibilities (while learning from Host Teacher and collaborating with team; may vary)
Classroom and School Environment-Yearlong:
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 (such as recess, lunch).
Monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction.
Identify and suggest ways to engage students in a school-based classroom that include technology.
Planning and Preparation-Progressively Doing More:
Co-Plan with Host Teacher and team.
Ensure a high-standards, differentiation-ready curriculum.
Plan backward to align all lessons, activities, and assessments with high-expectation standards & curriculum.
Implement and suggest improvements to instruction that develop higher-order thinking skills and is personalized, reflecting the levels and interests of individual students.
Implement and suggest improvements to assessments that accurately assess student progress.
Instruction-Progressively Doing More:
Provide small-group instruction under the direction and using tools/rubrics of the Host Teacher and team.
Supervise student skills practice, projects, and digital learning.
Co-Teach with the host teacher.
Lead whole-group instruction.
Participate in instructional planning, data review, and improvement during the year.
Professional Responsibilities:
Solicit and willingly receive feedback from host teacher, principal, site coordinator, and team members to improve professional skills.
Meet with the host teacher to ensure alignment of instructional vision and delivery in all classrooms and to troubleshoot students' persistent learning challenges.
Collaborate with other grade-level and departmental team members.
Participate in professional development opportunities at school.QUALIFICATIONS
Enrolled in the Region 4 INSPIRE Texas program, working to obtain 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 peers and students of differing cultural backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Knowledge of subject matter being taught HOURS
Residents will be present five days per week during teacher contract hours and dates set forth by the district calendar.
Candidates will follow district policy regarding personal and sick leave.POST-CERTIFICATION
Priority hiring opportunities will be considered for Teacher Residents upon successful completion of the residency program requirements and milestonesOTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard, smart board and other classroom technology.
Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds, including but not limited to: books, paper and instructional materials/supplies.
This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling and/or the ability to be mobile.
Ability to travel throughout the district and city as needed by means of personal/private or public transportation in compliance with the state’s department of motor vehicle and/or public transportation laws.EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships both internally and externally
Knowledge of federal, state and local educational goals, objectives, accountability and compliance
Knowledge of learning theory, program planning, curriculum and technology integration in the classroom and management of instructional programs
Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in area of responsibility
Ability to interpret laws, rules, and policies
Ability to plan and present information to a variety of audiences
Ability to facilitate various size groups using facilitative leadership skills
Skills in written and oral communication, planning, and organization
Knowledge of current trends, methods, research, and technology in area of responsibility
In-depth knowledge of assigned program and service area
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data.The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.This description describes the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. Southwest Public Schools maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.
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