Rural Teacher Residency Program - East Valley Region at Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
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Consider the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (“FCSS”) for a meaningful career and work with a team of caring, highly skilled professionals. FCSS collectively supports strong academic programs, career technical education and the arts for all students in Fresno County. With more than 1,400 employees working across the central valley, we manage to maintain a family like atmosphere. Explore the website to learn about FCSS and how you can join a team of incredible people with a common goal, providing the best educational experience for all students.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Rural Teacher Residency Program-East Region is a partnership between Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) and Fresno Pacific University. Residents complete their clinical practice in collaboration with a mentor teacher within one of the five rural districts in our consortium (Selma USD, Fowler USD, Caruthers USD, Laton USD, and Kings Canyon USD). Courses will be held at Fresno Pacific, in Selma and online. The one-year (three-semester) model provides an opportunity for the rural residents to earn a preliminary Multiple Subject Credential with the option of a Bilingual Authorization Certificate in Spanish or a Single Subject Credential. Residents participate in a place-based course model in tandem with clinical practice to be day-one ready to work in the classroom. The program's goal is to recruit, retain, and support a teacher workforce that reflects the community demographics in these respective geographic areas within Fresno County and support Residents by providing equity-driven coursework and professional development as well as exemplary school teachers and university mentors.
Requirements / Qualifications
The Rural Teacher Residency Program-East Region is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the 24-25 school year. This is an innovative pathway to a full-time teaching career in our rural communities. Residents earn their preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with the option to also earn a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish or a Single Subject Credential in just 3-semesters through Fresno Pacific University, while joining a supportive, mentor-based program. Please note that districts do not hire teacher residents in the role of teacher resident. Teacher residents can be hired by districts in other roles when they are teacher residents (e.g. substitute teacher). Admission to the Rural Teacher Residency Program-East Region is managed by Fresno Pacific University in partnership with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and our rural district partners. After the year of residency, graduates receive priority hiring within Selma USD, Fowler USD, Caruthers USD, Laton USD, and Kings Canyon USD. Other (Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of May 2024; a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 preferred, under 3.0 GPA should still apply with a letter of explanation; two professional letters of reference; Eligible to work in the United States DACA, permanent residency, US Citizen )
Requirements / Qualifications
The Rural Teacher Residency Program-East Region is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the 24-25 school year. This is an innovative pathway to a full-time teaching career in our rural communities. Residents earn their preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with the option to also earn a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish or a Single Subject Credential in just 3-semesters through Fresno Pacific University, while joining a supportive, mentor-based program. Please note that districts do not hire teacher residents in the role of teacher resident. Teacher residents can be hired by districts in other roles when they are teacher residents (e.g. substitute teacher). Admission to the Rural Teacher Residency Program-East Region is managed by Fresno Pacific University in partnership with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and our rural district partners. After the year of residency, graduates receive priority hiring within Selma USD, Fowler USD, Caruthers USD, Laton USD, and Kings Canyon USD. Other (Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of May 2024; a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 preferred, under 3.0 GPA should still apply with a letter of explanation; two professional letters of reference; Eligible to work in the United States DACA, permanent residency, US Citizen )
Comments and Other Information
TUITION – Residents pay tuition to Fresno Pacific University (financial aid is available for those who qualify)
BENEFITS – Earn a Preliminary Teaching Credential in one year; $35,000 stipend (Residents will not be considered employees of a school district but will be members of the Rural Teacher Residency Program); $20,000 in State Grants for eligible candidates; Small cohort size of 25; Wrap-around supports (experienced mentor teachers, university mentors); Professional Learning opportunities; Hybrid coursework model with courses held at Fresno Pacific, in Selma and online; Opportunity to sub; Priority hiring for a full-time position within consortium
KEY ADMISSIONS DATES – Application Window until May 24, 2024; Priority Deadline April 12, 2024; Program begin date May-June 2024
Please note the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY (OFFSITE)” link will route you to the Fresno Pacific Graduate Application. Please also complete the Interest Form under “Links Related To This Job” so that the Rural Teacher Residency Program-East Region team may contact you following completion of this interest form to provide further details.
For more information, please contact Julisa Maldonado Vargas at jmaldonado-vargas@fcoe.org.
Comments and Other Information
TUITION – Residents pay tuition to Fresno Pacific University (financial aid is available for those who qualify)
BENEFITS – Earn a Preliminary Teaching Credential in one year; $35,000 stipend (Residents will not be considered employees of a school district but will be members of the Rural Teacher Residency Program); $20,000 in State Grants for eligible candidates; Small cohort size of 25; Wrap-around supports (experienced mentor teachers, university mentors); Professional Learning opportunities; Hybrid coursework model with courses held at Fresno Pacific, in Selma and online; Opportunity to sub; Priority hiring for a full-time position within consortium
KEY ADMISSIONS DATES – Application Window until May 24, 2024; Priority Deadline April 12, 2024; Program begin date May-June 2024
Please note the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY (OFFSITE)” link will route you to the Fresno Pacific Graduate Application. Please also complete the Interest Form under “Links Related To This Job” so that the Rural Teacher Residency Program-East Region team may contact you following completion of this interest form to provide further details.
For more information, please contact Julisa Maldonado Vargas at jmaldonado-vargas@fcoe.org.
Application Deadline
5/24/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/27/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
25
Salary
Pay Range
$35,000 - $35,000 Stipend
$35,000 - $35,000 Stipend
Add'l Salary Info
$35,000 (Stipend)
Length of Work Year
10 months / 6.75 hours (average)
Employment Type
Full Time