Special Education Journey Worker

Watertown-Mayer Public Schools
Journey Teacher: Teacher Apprenticeship Program (Special Education)

Watertown-Mayer Public Schools is seeking an experienced educator to serve as a Teacher in our Teacher Apprenticeship Program. The Journey Teacher will mentor a paraprofessional-apprentice working toward special education licensure by providing modeling coaching feedback and professional guidance throughout the academic year. Approximately two hours per week during the duty day will be dedicated to planning observing and reflecting with the apprentice.

During the apprentices final year (year-long student teaching) the Journey Teacher will support a gradual release of classroom responsibilities assist with paraprofessional duties as needed and participate in required triad meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Holds a Tier 4 Minnesota teaching license
• 4 years of teaching experience including 2 years in Watertown-Mayer
• Not probationary or on a performance improvement plan
• Due-paying member of the local teacher union
• Commitment to culturally relevant pedagogy
• Willing to complete paid Journey Teacher training
• Recommended by a paraprofessional teacher or administrator in the district

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach the Teacher Apprentice through modeling and collaboration
• Support instructional planning assessment and classroom management
• Provide guidance on IEP and 504 responsibilities
• Model evidence-based instructional practices and differentiated instruction
• Support communication with families and collaboration with school teams
• Assist apprentices in using data to improve instruction and student outcomes

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of district administration a teacher union representative and a special education representative. Selected candidates will participate in an interview process.

Compensation: $5000 annual stipend.