Teacher Resident 4 Days

Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A teacher resident (TR) is a university student completing a year-long clinical teaching experience under the guidance of a highly effective mentor teacher (MT). Throughout the full school year, the resident works full-time alongside the MT, actively engaging in classroom activities from the start of the residency. The TR gradually assumes greater instructional responsibilities while earning a degree through an HISD university partner, preparing for a successful teaching career.

Requirements

Approved to begin clinical residency or student teaching according to HISD university partner standards.
No experience
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
Basic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions.
Follows through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints.
Follow rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

Fulfill all university program requirements, including class attendance, coursework, and clinical placement.
Meet all district expectations as outlined in the Employee Handbook, including the district attendance policies.
Complete teacher certification requirements within established deadlines.
Participate in district professional development sessions and events.
Collaborate with the mentor teacher (MT) to co-plan and implement lessons using co-teaching models.
Identify and address students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs and barriers to learning.
Maintain high expectations for student behavior and engagement, ensuring accountability.
Foster a classroom culture of respect, enthusiasm, and positive rapport.
Manage student behavior during transitions and unstructured times (e.g., recess, lunch).
Supervise independent work while the MT provides instruction using the co-teach models.
Support the implementation of a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that meets the learners’ needs.
Plan lessons backward to align activities and assessments with high standards and curriculum goals.
Implement and recommend instructional strategies that promote higher-order thinking and personalized learning.
Implement and recommend assessment practices that accurately measure student progress with mentor teacher guidance and approval.
Deliver targeted instruction using mentor-provided resources and rubrics to support learning for all students.
Supervise student practice, projects, and digital learning activities.
Lead whole-group instruction as appropriate with mentor teacher guidance and approval.
Participate periodically in instructional planning, data analysis, and improvement efforts.
Apply and complete all paperwork to be a Registered Apprentice with the Texas Workforce Commission and the Department of Labor.
Other duties as assigned.