Residency

Application and Requirements

Residency Application 

 Thank you for your interest in the online residency application. Please read the application information and guidelines below before applying. For technical assistance, please contact the Office of Educator Preparation at edprep@etsu.edu.

Before beginning the Residency Application, you will need to gather the following documents. The application cannot be submitted without attaching these documents as a pdf.

1. Current Degree Works Audit signed by advisor (must show courses student is currently enrolled in for semester at time of applying for Residency)

2. Field Experience Hours Completion Form- complete list of field experience observation/clinical experience hours (including each course, number of hours required in course, and where the hours were observed) 

Application Due Dates

Spring Residency Application Opens: October 1

Spring Residency Application Deadline: November 1

Fall Residency Application Opens: January 1

Fall Residency Application Deadline: March 1

The Fall 2024-2025 Residency Application is now closed. Please message edprep@etsu.edu if you have questions. 

Residency Orientation


After the residency application closes, candidates will receive information about the mandatory Residency Orientation.

  • Candidates begining Residency in the Fall will have Orientation in April before Residency begins.
  • Candidates begining Residency in the Spring will have Orientation in December before Residency begins.

Pre-Residency Start Date

The start date for Pre-Residency varies by school system. Residency candidates should plan to begin Pre-Residency in mid to late July.

School districts confirm residency placements at different times. The Residency Office will notify candidates via email as placements are confirmed. Students should expect to receive their first placement at the end of July (Fall Residency) or the begining of January (Spring Residency).

Candidates should email their mentor teacher within one week of receiving their placement to schedule a time to visit the school to meet the mentor teacher and principal.

Residency candidates should plan to attend school district in-service during Pre-Residency

**If you are interested in applying for the KAT/CAT or RITE Internships, you will need to complete an additional application. Visit Extended Residency Opportunities below to access these applications.

 

Residency Requirements

  • Completion of Background Check Package

    A New Background Check Package must be completed for all residency candidates before beginning the Residency year. Candidates should wait and complete this new Background Check Package during the months of May and June prior to the beginning of thier residency year. Additional information will be given during Residency Orientation after the Residency Application closes.

     

    **An Affirmation of Background Check will not be accepted.

  • Extended Residency Opportunities

    KAT (Kingsport Academy  for Teachers)

    The KAT Academy (Kingsport Academy for Teachers), offers an internship position in the Kingsport City School System (KCS) at the following schools for PreK-3, K-5 and Special Education candidates:

    • Andrew Johnson Elementary

    KAT Academy Internship opportunity provides students with experiences that strengthen their residency placement throughout the academic year. The program is designed to provide students with more time in the classroom, extensive co-teaching strategies and experience with classroom management.

    The KAT Internship begins with students attending district and school based in-service opportunities and continues into Pre-residency and Residency I with candidates completing additional hours with their mentor teacher. KAT Academy’s expanded internship hours and responsibilities include teaching reading, as well as, the opportunity to work as a substitute or an assistant teacher in different classrooms.

    Along with additional hours in the classroom, teacher candidates selected for KAT Academy will have the option to participate in professional development offered by KCS throughout the year. As a participant in the KAT Academy in Kingsport City Schools, candidates will also receive professional development focused on a specialized school mission.

    • Andrew Johnson Elementary- Leader in Me

    Participants will also receive a $2,000 stipend (upon the successful completion of Pre-residency and Residency I) through Clemmer College of Education and Human Development of Education and Human Development for participation in the KAT internship program. Not only does the KAT internship provide you with an exceptional residency experience and a stipend,  you are also eligible to receive one full year of teaching experience for this internship if approved by school district policy. 

    • Qualifications
      • Composite score of 21 or higher on ACT
      • Completed application and interview process
      • All other residency requirements (background check package and liability insurance)
    • Expectations

      Pre-Residency

      • Attend new Teacher Orientation district office (2-3 days in July)
      • Begin full-time, 8:00-3:30 at their assigned school the first days teachers report to work (July or
        August) and continue until the fall semester begins at ETSU.

      Residency I

      • Monday and Friday 8:00-3:30 at assigned school (begin when fall semester starts at ETSU)
      • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00-11:30 at assigned school
      • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and evenings coursework at ETSU.
      • End Residency I on last day of classes for ETSU. (Candidates may elect to continue to follow school schedule until the end of the fall semester).

      Residency II

      • Candidates report to their assigned school when teachers report to school during January of the Spring semester. Monday through Friday, entire teacher workday (hours vary by school)
      • Follow assigned school schedule and attend all before and after school duties, faculty meetings, and required after school programs.
    • Applying for KAT

       

      The 2024-2025 KAT Application is now open. It will close on March 15, 2024. Click here to apply. If you need assistance, please email edprep@etsu.edu.

      **You will want to compose your responses to the following questions and obtain these additional requirements, so you can copy and paste them into the application above.

      • What is your highest ACT/SAT/Praxis Core (super score is accepted)? See Amanda Black-Chandler (blackchandle@etsu.edu) if you need your super score.
      • Why do you want to be a teacher? (Respond in 100 words or less)
      • How do you think this experience will make you a better teacher? (Respond 200 words or less)


      **Opportunities to visit Johnson Elementary School is open to all applicants. This allows applicants the chance to tour the school and meet with the principal, teachers, and current KAT candidates. These visits will occur in April 2024 (specific dates are to be determined). 

    • Acceptance to KAT
      • After the interview process is complete, candidates will receive an acceptance letter if they have been accepted into the program.
      • Candidates must sign an acceptance contract and complete required ETSU direct deposit paperwork before students can begin their assignment. 
    • Year at a Glance Compared to Typical Clinical Residency Year



      Typical Residency Year KAT Academy Year
      Pre-Residency (50 hours)

      Pre-Residency (approximately 120-150 Hours)

      • Candidates begin when schools begin and work with their mentor teacher until Fall Semester begins (3x the amount of typical students)
      • Early connection to Mentor teacher
      • Begin teaching following the co-teaching model
      Residency I (135 hours)

      Residency I (approximately 375 hours)

      • Teacher Candidates are in a school setting on Mondays and Fridays working as a substitute, assisting in classrooms, or engaged in other project work as determined by the principal
      • Continued support from Mentor
      • Residency I experience concludes the last day of classes for ETSU
      Residency II (15 weeks of full time teaching)

      Residency II (15 weeks of full time teaching)

      • Teacher Candidates return to assigned school when teachers report in early January
      • Continue Residency II work identical to all Residency II Candidates
      • Work collaboratively with other teacher candidates in the academy to plan and execute a leadership event at the school
      • Continued support from Mentor
      • Five days serving as a substitute at assigned school
      • Residency II experience concludes the last day of classes for ETSU

      Candidates receive a total of 3 sick days between Pre-Residency and Residency 1. 



    RITE (Rural Initiative for Teacher Educators)

    The RITE (Rural Initiative for Talented Educators), offers an internship position in Hawkins County School System at the following schools:

    • Carter's Valley Elementary

    The RITE Program Internship opportunity provides students with experiences that strengthen their residency placement throughout the academic year. The program is designed to provide students with more time in the classroom, extensive co-teaching strategies, and experience with classroom management in a rural setting.

    The RITE Internship begins with students attending district and school based in-service opportunities and continues into Pre-residency and Residency I with candidates completing additional hours with their mentor teacher. The RITE Program expanded internship hours and responsibilities include teaching reading, as well as, the opportunity to work as a substitute or an assistant teacher in different classrooms.

    Along with additional hours in the classroom, teacher candidates selected for the RITE Program will have the option to participate in professional development offered by Hawkins County Schools throughout the year. As a participant in the RITE Program in Hawkins County Schools, candidates will also receive professional development focused on teaching in a rural setting.

    Participants will also receive a $4,000 stipend (upon the successful completion of Pre-residency and Residency I) through Clemmer College of Education and Human Development of Education and Human Development for participation in the RITE internship program. Not only does the RITE internship provide you with an exceptional residency experience and a stipend,  you are also eligible to receive one full year of teaching experience for this internship if approved by school district policy. 

    • Qualifications
      • Composite score of 21 on ACT
      • Completed application and interview process
      • All other residency requirements (background check package and liability insurance)
    • Expectations

      Pre-Residency

      • Attend new Teacher Orientation district office (2-3 days in July.)
      • Begin full-time, 8:00-3:30 at their assigned school the first days teachers report to work (July or August) and continue until the fall semester begins at ETSU.

      Residency I

      • Monday and Friday 8:00-3:30 at assigned school (begin when fall semester starts at ETSU)
      • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00-11:30 at assigned school
      • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and evenings coursework at ETSU.
      • End Residency I on last day of classes for ETSU. (Candidates may elect to continue to follow school schedule until the end of the fall semester).

      Residency II

      • Candidates report to their assigned school when teachers report to school during January of the Spring semester.
      • Monday through Friday, entire teacher workday (hours vary by school)
      • Follow assigned school schedule and attend all before and after school duties, faculty meetings, and required after school programs.
    • Applying for RITE

      The 2024-2025 RITE Application is now open. It will close on March 15, 2024. Click here to apply. If you need assistance, please email edprep@etsu.edu

      • You will want to compose your responses to the following questions, so you can copy and paste them into the application above.
      • Why do you want to be a teacher? (Respond in 100 words or less)
      • What goals would you have for yourself if chosen to participate in the RITE program? (Respond in 100 words or less)

      **Opportunities to visit Carter's Valley Elementary School is open to all applicants. This allows applicants the chance to tour the school and meet with the principal, teachers, and current RITE candidates. These visits will occur in April 2024 (specific dates are to be determined). 

    • Acceptance to RITE
      • After the interview process is complete, candidates will receive an acceptance letter if they have been accepted into the program.
      • Candidates must sign an acceptance contract and complete required ETSU direct deposit paperwork before students can begin their assignment. 
    • Year at a Glance Compared to Typical Clinical Residency Year

       

      Typical Resiency Year RITE Academy Year
      Pre-Residency (50 hours)

      Pre-Residency (approximately 120-150 Hours)

      • Candidates begin when schools begin and work with their mentor teacher until Fall
      • Semester begins (3x the amount of typical students)
      • Early connection to Mentor teacher
      • Begin teaching following the co-teaching model
      Residency I (135 hours)

      Residency I (approximately 375 hours)

      • Teacher Candidates are in a school setting on Mondays and Fridays working as a substitute, assisting in classrooms, or engaged in other project work as determined by the principal
      • Continued support from Mentor
      • Residency I experience concludes the last day of classes for ETSU
      Residency II (15 weeks of full time teaching)

      Residency II (15 weeks of full time teaching)

      • Teacher Candidates return to assigned school when teachers report in early January
      • Continue Residency II work identical to allResidency II Candidates
      • Work collaboratively with other teacher candidates in the academy to plan and execute a leadership event at the school
      • Continued support from Mentor
      • Five days serving as a substitute at assigned school
      • Residency II experience concludes the last day of classes for ETSU

      Candidates receive a total of 3 sick days between Pre-Residency and Residency 1.

    Substitute Teaching

    Residency II Substituting Guidelines

    • Candidates are eligible to substitute up to 5 days during their Residency II term as defined by ETSU. Candidates are NOT allowed to substitute before they have complete edTPA filming in Residency II.

    In order for residency candidates to become eligible for substitute teaching during Residency II, they will need to complete the following protocol:

    1. Candidate will need to attend substitute training offered through the school district where they are completing their residency.
    2. Once training is complete, the candidate will need to complete the Candidate to Substitute Agreement which requires approval signatures from their mentor teacher, school principal, ETSU supervisor, and ETSU seminar leader.
    3. After the agreement is complete with signatures, the candidate should email the contract to their ETSU supervisor and upload into Watermark.
    4. Candidates are responsible for recording dates, locations, subject and/or grade level of their substitute experience on the Watermark time log.

    Additional Substituting Guidelines

    Click here to view the Candidate to Substitute Agreement.

    Candidates are allowed to substitute in three settings but the preference must be in the following order:

    • Classroom of mentor teacher
    • Another classroom in the school they are assigned-this requires mentor teacher and ETSU supervisor approval
    • A classroom in another school within the district- this requires advance notice and must be approved by the mentor teacher and ETSU supervisor

    **When substituting, the candidate is acting as a substitute for the school system rather than as a teacher candidate for ETSU. Candidates will abide by all policies, rules and regulations of the school system while performing the duties of a substitute teacher. 

    **Candidates may be removed from eligibility for substitute teaching at any time, for any reason or for no reason, by the principal of the school, mentor teacher, and/or ETSU supervisor or seminar leader.

    **Long term substituting must receive prior approval through the Office of Educator Preparation.

     

  • Professional Liability Insurance

    Proof of Insurance

    ETSU requires residency candidates to obtain Professional Liability Insurance before entering residency. Liability insurance should be purchased after May 31st so coverage will remain in effect the duration of their residency year. Candidates should turn in proof of liability insurance (copy of card or receipt) to the Office of Educator Preparation by July 1st of their residency year. Proof of insurance can be submitted electronically to the Office of Educator Preparation at edprep@etsu.edu or bring a printed copy to the office in Warf Pickel Hall, Room 305. Proof of insurance must be on file in this office before you will be given your residency placement.

     

    There are several ways to procure professional liability insurance:

    1. STEA - http://teateachers.org/student-tea-stea. - You may obtain STEA/NEA student insurance online. Coverage is from September 1 to August 1, however, if this is your first time purchasing, membership begins from the date of purchase. Cost is approximately $35.00. Purchasing STEA also provides you membership to NEA (National Education Association).
    2. Professional Educators of Tennessee - http://www.proedtn.org/?Students. Coverage begins immediately and lasts for 12 months; therefore, students need to purchase after May 31st so coverage will remain in effect the duration of the residency year. Cost is approximately $25.00.
    3.  Forrest T. Jones - http://www.ftj.com/index.php - To be eligible, you must be a member of a participating organization. Some examples are National Art Education Association (NAEA), National Association for Music Education (NAfMe), and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). A full list of participating organizations can be found on the website. Cost and coverage will vary by organization.
    4. Rider on a homeowner’s insurance policy – Check with the company that provides your homeowner’s insurance to inquire about adding a Professional Liability Insurance rider. If you choose this option, verify that the coverage will be good for the entire Residency experience.

    **Job-Embedded students must maintain liability insurance until they have completed their program.

    **If you have another insurance option available, please check with the Office of Educator Preparation to ensure that it meets the requirements.