Resident Teacher

POSITION:
Resident Teacher

SCHEDULE:

• FTE
• Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO:
Building Principals, Resident Program Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required

• Enrollment in final year of a state-approved teacher preparation program
• Approval from partnering university to participate in full-year residency placement
• Availability to commit to a full school year of in-person classroom residency

Preferred

• Previous related experience

POSITION SUMMARY:
To create a safe and caring climate and culture in which we prepare, engage, educate, empower and inspire all learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today's and tomorrow's society. In partnership with experienced mentor teachers, the Resident Teacher will develop skills and knowledge necessary to become a highly effective educator. Through immersive, year-long classroom experience and ongoing coaching, the Resident Teacher will support student learning while contributing to a climate and culture that honors each learner's identity and potential. The Resident Teacher will gradually assume more responsibility throughout the year while upholding the district's values of collaboration, equity, and educational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Instructional Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrate knowledge of students
• Select instructional goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources
• Design coherent instruction
• Assess student learning
• Collaborate with mentor teacher to co-teach, co-plan, and co-assess

Classroom Environment

• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space

Instructional Interaction

• Communicate clearly and accurately
• Use questioning and discussion techniques
• Engage students in learning
• Provide feedback to students
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with families
• Contribute to the school and district
• Grow and develop professionally
• Show professionalism

Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org