OUR MISSION  

Our mission is to prepare college and career-ready students for life-long success. 

 

OUR VISION 

We 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 CULTURE 

Southwest 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 

  1. Typical responsibilities include learning while: 

     2. Responsibilities (while learning from Host Teacher and collaborating with team; may vary) 

QUALIFICATIONS 

 

HOURS 

 

POST-CERTIFICATION 

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

 

 

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.