University of North Florida Seeking Applicants for Jacksonville Teacher Residency Teacher Preparation & GraduateProgram

The University of North Florida is seeking applicants for its Jacksonville Teacher Residency Teacher Preparation & GraduateProgram. Jacksonville Teacher Residency (JTR) is a teacher preparation and graduate program that trains STEM graduates to become secondary math or science teachers in Jacksonville�s urban schools.

Qualifications to Apply for Cohort 5 (2018-19):

• A degree in a STEM field (conferred no later than May 30, 2018) with a 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours of coursework 
• Meet the minimum GRE scores, as follows: Writing � 4; Verbal � 151; Quantitative � 147 
• Desire to learn how to teach math or science and work with underserved students 

Benefits:

• Designation as a NSF NOYCE Teaching Fellow 
• A yearlong teaching apprenticeship with a veteran teacher in one of Duval�s high-needs schools 
• $20,000 Teaching Fellowship disbursed during apprenticeship year (2018-19) 
• A Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of North Florida 
• Cohort-model learning and support community 
• Job placement support in a Duval County high-needs school after apprenticeship 
• Induction support during first four years as teacher of record 
• A salary supplement of $10,000/year during first four years of teaching in Duval County 

How to apply:

• Complete a Prospect Form as soon as possible at www.jaxteacherresidency.com
• Qualified prospects will receive an application to complete.
• Qualified applicants will be invited to attend JTR Selection Day 2018 on UNF campus (attendance required)

The program begins mid-June 2018.

Contact:

• Dr. Wanda G. Lastrapes, University Program Director (904-620-1621) or w.lastrapes@unf.edu
• Dr. Chris White, DCPS JTR Director (904-962-7490) or whitec8@duvalschools.org