25-26 CT Teacher Resident (CT TRP)

DEPARTMENT:

Teaching and Learning

BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION:

Follows  UPSEU, Local 424-Unit 68  

FLSA DESIGNATION:

Non-Exempt. $20 per hour Note: This is a grant funded Non-Union position with benefits that exists as long as funds are available

 INCUMBENT NAME:

 Grant

REPORTS TO: Receives administrative direction from the assigned Mentor Teacher, Principal, or other administrative official of a higher grade

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

The Connecticut Teacher Residency Program is an alternate route to certification program focused on increasing educators of color in elementary schools within Waterbury Public Schools. Resident candidates will be enrolled in rigorous coursework for 18 months and serve in a paid residency position in a Mentor Teacher’s classroom for the school year. Mentor Teachers will work side-by-side with their Resident and be supported by the program coordinator for one academic school year to help Residents prepare for a successful career in education.

PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

General Experience:

1. Accepted into CREC’s CT Teacher Residency Program.
    

Special Requirement: 

In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment. 

B. CREDENTIALS:

1. Bachelor's degree required including a minimum of 39 semester hours of credit in general academic courses: In five of the six areas listed below.

(1) English;

(2) Natural sciences;

(3) Mathematics;

(4) Social studies; and

(5) Foreign language; or

(6) Fine arts;

C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator’s License.

D. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the field of education

• Some knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the CT Teacher Resident is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate; 

• Some knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies; 

• Some knowledge of child development; 

• Some knowledge of classroom management techniques; 

• Some knowledge of instructional technologies; 

• Some knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI);

• Some knowledge of community resources; 

• Excellent listening skills; 

• Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds; 

• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations; 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;  

• Ability to multi-task and be flexible; 

• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate; 

PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES:

Not Applicable
 

PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

This is a residency position leading to certification. The program requires Residents to:

• Serve in a Resident position under the guidance of a designated Mentor Teacher for the academic school year for the hours designated* by the Partner school district;

• Plan instruction and meet with Mentors at times beyond the staff required hours (meetings can be planned for up to 2 additional hours per week)

• Complete 18 months of coursework running 6 weeks each summer (must be available to attend all summer classes), during cohort meetings and evenings during the school year;

• Attend district and school-based professional development sessions;

• Pass assessments (edTPA, Foundations of Reading Test and Praxis II) for Connecticut State certification 305 Elementary grades 1 - 6; and

• Upon successful completion of the program and certification requirements, commit to accepting a classroom teaching position in the District for a period of three years.

• *The school shall require staff including Residents to come in and sign out at times that are beyond the regular school day hours.

PART V - Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.