THERE IS NO TRANSFER REQUEST FOR RESIDENCY. CURRENT EMPLOYEES WILL APPLY HERE.

For application support, contact [email protected].

Additional Program information can be found at www.cmcss.net/trp. Program questions can be directed to [email protected].

**APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 10, 2026**
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Elementary Middle Teacher Residency (EMTR)

Teacher Residents will work and be compensated as a CMCSS Teacher Resident in a CMCSS Title I elementary school for three years. Residents will earn an Associate’s Degree in Education through Nashville State Community College in Clarksville, TN, and then transfer to Austin Peay State University to complete a Bachelor’s Degree. Through this experience, those selected will receive on-the-job training and mentoring with a highly qualified teacher.

• Open to CMCSS Classified Employees, Community Members, and High School Seniors
• 3-year program
• Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Teaching Certification
• Three-year Bachelor’s Degree Pathway options:
• • Elementary: Special Education Interventionist K-8 License, K-5 General Education Endorsement. First two years general education placement with MCL, third year placed with a special education interventionist.
  • Middle: Special Education Interventionist 6-12 license, potential to add 6-8 gen ed endorsements via content Praxis assessments. First two years general education placement with PMT (flexible), third year placement with a special education interventionist.

Lipscomb Teacher Residency (LTR) - *BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED*

• Open to CMCSS Classified Employees and Community Members
• 2 year program
• Earn a Master’s Degree in Education, Teaching Certification, and Licensure.
• • Dual Certification: Elementary and Special Education through Lipscomb University.
• Year 1: Teacher Residents will work and be compensated as a CMCSS Teacher Resident in a CMCSS Title I elementary school while taking education courses through Lipscomb University. Through this experience, Residents will receive on-the-job training and mentoring with a highly qualified teacher. 
• Year 2: Teacher Residents will be placed in a CMCSS classroom as a teacher with a job-embedded license while continuing to complete full licensure requirements.  (Beginning teacher’s salary will be earned in year two.)

Lipscomb Middle Teacher Residency (LMTR) - *BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED*

• Open to CMCSS Classified Employees and Community Members
• 1-2 year program (One year for certification or two years for a Master’s Degree).
• All selected residents will have the option to earn a teaching certificate or a Master’s Degree
• • Certification: Middle grades or Secondary certification in Math or English/Language Arts.
• Year 1: Teacher Residents will work and be compensated as a CMCSS Teacher Resident in a CMCSS Title I middle school while taking education courses through Lipscomb University. Through this experience, you will receive on-the-job training and mentoring with a highly qualified mentor teacher.
• Master’s Degree Option: Year 2: Teacher Residents will be placed in a CMCSS classroom as a teacher with a job-embedded license while continuing to complete full licensure requirements. (Beginning teacher’s salary will be earned in year two.)

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THERE IS NO TRANSFER REQUEST FOR RESIDENCY. CURRENT EMPLOYEES WILL APPLY HERE.

For application support, contact [email protected].

Additional Program information can be found at www.cmcss.net/trp. Program questions can be directed to [email protected].

**APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 10, 2026**

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CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Teacher Resident Department: Instruction
Grade F
H.P.D. 7
D.P.Y. 196
Job Description
Date Reviewed: November 2024 Reports To: Principal
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to perform as a Teacher Resident under the direction of a MCL/Primary Mentor
with the Teacher Residency Program in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. Duties and
responsibilities revolve around meeting the TEAM Teacher Competencies, to include co-planning, co-
teaching and full facilitation of instruction in a gradual release approach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-
inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Follow all district and school policies and expectations.
• Must spend one period a day planning with mentor teacher; planning period includes collaboration
for the utilization of backwards design to align assessments, data, lesson plans, activites and High
Quality Instructional Materials.
• Must attend university classes and required recitations and be in good academic standing with the
cooperating college/university.
• Must attend required professional learning opportunities to include Praxis Preparation Support
Sessions, edTPA seminars (if applicable), etc.
• Engages in a variety of co-teaching models to assist with whole group, small groups, and
individualized instruction.
• Actively seek and receive constructive feedback from MCL/PMT, administrator and Teacher
Residency Program team to improve professional practice.
• Assists with managing student behavior and enforcing rules and expecations by utilizing techniques
and strategies modeled by the MCL/PMT.
• Consult with special education staff to become familiar with student IEP; may include gathering
student data and conducting analysis of effectiveness of interventions/accommodations.
• May set up individual workstations and assign students to those stations.
• May assist students in a learning lab/RTI setting.
• May conduct classes in teacher’s absence or in case of emergency.

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• May supervise students under teacher direction or supervision.
• May consult and assist school psychologist, caseworkers, and parents; may prepare
Parent/Teacher information booklets and letters to parents; attend and gradually co-participate in
parent meetings under the supervision of the MCL/PMT.
• Escorts students to and from classroom for lunch and various activities, including work programs;
assists in field trip.
• Assist with loading/unloading student buses; may assist with securing wheelchairs on buses for
field trips.
• May perform teacher/classroom related clerical duties such as entering grades into classroom
management program, filing, laminating, making copies for class, checking mail, and running
errands, etc.; may update Special Ed records and review for accuracy; may complete and update
census reports.
• May submit attendance using the classroom management program and prepare absentee report.
• May order supplies for classroom projects.
• May consult and assist with regular teachers regarding inclusion supports.
Additional Job Functions
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Must meet the highly qualified standards for Paraprofessionals. Depending on the employee’s particular
pathway, a bachelor’s degree may be a minimum educational requirement. Must meet and sustain the
admissions and enrollment requirements of the cooperating college/university.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS
REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to do occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of up to 50 pounds,
standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping or kneeling;
• Must be able to traverse school facility;
• Must have significant fine finger dexterity;
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment including pertinent and required software
applications;
• Must possess excellent language skills (verbal and written) requiring the ability to read
informational documentation, directions, instructions, policies and procedures related to this job,
requiring the ability to give assignments and/or directions to co-workers, assistants, supervisors,
students and parents/guardians, requiring the ability to deliver verbal and written communications
in English language;
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people (staff, supervisors,
parents/guardians, students) and maintain professionalism and tact in all situations, including
emergent ones, must be able to maintain constructive relationships;
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Must be able to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with periodic need to enhance
skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

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• Must be able to apply assessment instruments and analyze data and possess problem-solving
skills.
• Must be able to make independent judgments in absence of supervision.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals;
multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape,
visually.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
ATTENDANCE: A regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this position.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of this job
description by the employee assigned to the job and the immediate supervisor.
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Employee’s Signature Supervisor’s Signature
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Employee’s Munis Number Date
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