Teacher Apprentice

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Teacher Apprentice

DEPARTMENT:

Teaching and Learning

FLSA DESIGNATION:

Non-Exempt. $17.14-$20/hour (Up to 5 days/week)

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 MentorTeacher, Principal, Talent & Professional Development Supervisors, or other administrative official of a higher grade.

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

The Teacher Apprenticeship is an alternate route towards a teacher certification program where individuals have the opportunity to explore the field of education while gaining paid hands-on training. This “Earn While You Learn” model will allow aspiring educators to observe best practices in classroom instruction. Teacher Apprentice candidates will be enrolled in rigorous coursework with the University partner and serve in a paid apprenticeship position in designated WPS schools. A Mentor teacher will be assigned to each Teacher Apprentice working side-by-side with their Teacher Apprentice and be supported by the partnering university Supervisors to help prepare for a successful career in education. Upon successful completion of the program, a WPS Teacher Apprentice will have the opportunity to be interviewed and recommended for current vacancies within the district for the upcoming school year.

PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

General Experience:

1. Completed 2 years in the NextGen Educators Program
2. Accepted into the partner University’s Educator Preparation 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. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be accepted into the partner University’s Educator Preparation Program
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator’s License.
   

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the field of education
• Some knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the WPS Teacher Apprentice 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 multitask 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 teacher apprenticeship position leading to initial teaching certification. The program requires Teacher Apprentice to:

• Serve in a Teacher Apprentice position under the guidance of a designated Mentor Teacher for one academic school year for the hours designated;
• Plan instruction and meet with Mentor Teacher at times beyond the staff required hours (meetings can be planned for up to 2 additional hours per week)
• Complete Educator Preparation Program coursework
• Attend district and school-based professional development and training sessions;
• Prepare for and take appropriate assessments for Connecticut State initial teaching certification
• 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 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.