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**