APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 9, 2027

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

Please review program details below. Additional information can be found at www.cmcss.net/trp.
Program questions can be directed to trp@cmcss.net.

For application support, contact jacklyn.winegarden@cmcss.net.
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Elementary Teacher Residency (ETR)

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 from a strong mentor 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
- Special Education Interventionist K-8 License, K-5 General Education Endorsement. The placement focus for the first two years is in the general education setting. The placement focus for the third year is in the special education intervention setting.

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.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 9, 2027

Teacher Residency - *AVAIL AUG. 2027*

Teacher Residency - AVAIL AUG. 2027