ELEVATE/ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) Resident Teacher

Resident Teacher 
 

Reports to: Campus Principal
Pay Grade: $68,000
Duty Days: 212

FLSA Status: Exempt 
 
Position Purpose

This position serves at an Elevate campus where they will contribute to student success by assisting, supporting, and working alongside experienced educators to develop teaching skills, gain practical classroom experience, and provide other whole-class instructional support. The role includes the reinforcement of knowledge and skills, monitor student progress, and prepare instructional materials. The Resident Teacher will have the opportunity to learn and grow within the Elevate instructional model.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with teachers to support classroom management and create an engaging learning environment.
• Assists in planning and implementing lesson plans, instructional activities, and assessments.
• Provides individual or small group instruction to reinforce learning objectives.
• Supports students in developing academic and social-emotional skills.
• Participates in professional development sessions and workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Attends teacher meetings, observes experienced teachers, and engages in reflective practices.
• Collaborates with mentor teachers to receive feedback, guidance, and support for continuous improvement.
• Stays informed about current educational trends, instructional strategies, and best practices.
• Fosters positive and inclusive relationships with students, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Assists in assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records of student performance.
• Supports student behavior management and reinforces classroom expectations.
• Collaborates with other staff members to identify and address student needs and challenges.
• Establishes open and effective communication with parents/guardians, keeping them informed about student progress and achievements.
• Participates in parent-teacher conferences and other school events to foster a strong home-school partnership.
• Contributes to the school community by attending and supporting extracurricular activities and events.
• Serves as a substitute teacher in the event of teacher absence, maintaining instructional continuity for students.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skill in maintaining flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic educational environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other staff members.
• Ability to use technology proficiently including keyboarding and use of video display terminals.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment such as interactive teaching screens.
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasionally up to 35 pounds; may lift and move textbooks, classroom tools, and lab equipment; additional requirements may apply in certain classroom/lab settings.
• Vision:  Performs tasks requiring close vision.
• Environment: Works inside and occasionally outside; standard classroom/lab school building environment; frequent exposure to noise; frequent talking and listening; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university required;
  • Major in Education or a field related to subject being taught preferred.
• Certification/License: None.
• Experience:
  • Teaching experience preferred;
  • Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people 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.