Resident Teacher (Approved University-Based COE Students Only)

Program Eligibility Notice:
This position is limited to candidates invited to apply through a Denton ISD-approved university-based educator preparation program partnership.

Primary Purpose:

Serve as a resident teacher while participating in a year-long clinical experience under the guidance of a mentor teacher. Observe learn and actively participate in classroom instruction and campus activities while earning a degree or completing teacher certification requirements. Work alongside an assigned mentor teacher and actively engage in as many elements of the classroom as possible. Participate in instructional planning data review and improvement throughout the year.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Enrolled in a State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)-approved university-based educator preparation program leading to teacher certification

Experience

• None required

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of subject matter related to teaching assignment
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Proficient organizational interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences
• Strong work ethic openness to feedback willingness to implement next steps and belief that all students can achieve

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Strategies

• Co-teach and deliver lessons prepared by the mentor teacher and experienced team members.
• Provide small- and large-group instruction under the direction of the mentor teacher using tools and rubrics developed by the mentor teacher and team.
• Supervise student skills practice projects and digital learning; monitor independent work time in the classroom while the teacher provides instruction.
• Work with the mentor teacher to monitor and improve instruction with formative and summative assessments grading data analysis and rubrics to identify next steps.
• Adapt and improve high-standards differentiation-ready lesson plans that motivate strong student learning.
• Implement and suggest improvements to instruction that develop higher-order thinking skills and are personalized reflecting the levels and interests of individual students.
• Plan backward to align all lessons activities and assessments with high-expectation standards and curriculum.

Student Growth and Development

• Identify and address individual students social emotional and behavioral learning needs and barriers.
• Meet with mentor teacher to ensure alignment of instructional vision and delivery and to troubleshoot students persistent learning challenges.
• Implement and suggest improvements to assessments that accurately measure student progress.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Support classroom procedures supervise students and develop students social-emotional skills during transitions lunch recess assembly and other activities and while team teachers plan or deliver instruction.
• Identify and suggest ways to engage students in a physical and virtual classroom environment that includes technology.
• Hold students accountable for ambitious measurable high expectations of behavior and engagement.
• Contribute to a culture of respect enthusiasm and rapport.

Communication

• Receive and respond to feedback from the mentor teacher and the site coordinator before during and after informal and formal observations.
• Co-plan with mentor teacher and team.
• Collaborate with other grade-level or content team members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Attend professional development before the start of the school year and throughout the school year.
• Solicit and willingly receive feedback from mentor teacher principal site coordinator and team members to improve professional skills.
• Participate in team planning Professional Learning Communities school-based professional development campus faculty meetings and meetings with site coordinator.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all district policies procedures and expectations as outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development faculty/department meetings and special events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the campus and district.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Appointment:
The Superintendent of Schools will approve the appointment of this position based on the applicants training experience and expertise.

Required Experience:

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