26-27 ADM Baylor School of Education, Teacher Residency

Job Title: Baylor Teacher Resident
Reports to: Principal/Teacher Assigned
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt / 187 days
Date Revised: 3/25/2025

This application is only for approved Baylor University students. Any applications submitted from non-recommended students will not be considered.

Primary Purpose:
The teacher intern resident (TR) is a student who participates in a paid year-long clinical experience under the guidance of a highly effective Host Teacher (HT). A resident observes and learns on the job in preparation for a teaching career while earning a degree (typically a bachelor’s, but in some cases a master’s) and /or certification from Baylor University for a full school year. They will work full-time, alongside the HT. TRs are actively engaged in all elements of the classroom from the very beginning of the residency year. The TR will gradually assume greater responsibilities throughout the residency year as
outlined in the Intern syllabi.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Enrolled in Baylor University School of Education, working towards a teaching certification
Valid Texas educational aide certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong work ethic, coachable, with willingness to implement next steps, and a belief that all students can achieve
Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or economic differences
Knowledge of subject matter being taught

Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support
1. Co-planning and co-teaching with HT and other team members, leading instruction with the HT present as agreed upon by the district and University partnership (with planning support from HT).
2. Working with HT to monitor and improve instruction with formative and summative assessments, grading, data analysis, and rubrics to identify next steps.
3. Adapting and improving high standards with differentiation-ready lesson plans that motivate strong student learning, after learning to deliver such lessons prepared by the HT and/or experienced team members.
4. Provide small-group instruction under the direction and using the tools/rubric of the HT and team.
5. Participate and lead whole group instructional planning, data review, and improvement during the year.

Student Management
6. Managing procedures, supervising students, and developing students’ social-emotional skills during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other activities, and while team teachers plan or deliver instruction.
7. Identify and address individual students’ social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs and barriers.
8. Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable, high expectations of behavior and encouragement.
9. Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport.

Other
10. Solicit and willingly receive feedback from HT, Principal, Intern Supervisor, and team members to improve professional skills.
11. Collaborate with other grade-level team members.
12. Follow Full Teach Schedule as prescribed by Baylor University.
13. Attend professional development prior to the start of the school year and any that is on-going throughout the school year
14. Participate in team planning, Professional Learning Communities, school based professional development, campus faculty meetings, and meetings with Intern Supervisor
15. Embrace feedback from HT and Inter Supervisor before, during and after informal and formal observations.
16. Take responsibility for other non-instructional duties as assigned by the HT. Identify and suggest ways to engage students in a physical/virtual classroom that includes technology.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move books and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside and outside; exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress 

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.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.