Teacher Residency Program - GaTAPP - Middle Grades

Teacher Residency Program - GaTAPP - Middle Grades Atlanta, GA Job Details 19 hours ago Qualifications Middle school teaching Classroom management Special education Mid-level Bachelor's degree Working with middle schoolers Lesson planning Online instruction

Full Job Description JobID:

716

Position Type:

Middle Grades 6-8

Date Posted:

3/9/2026

Location:

Middle Grade Band The Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GATAPP) is an alternative (non-traditional) educator preparation program for those that did not complete the teacher certification requirement as part of their degree program. Candidates teach in the classroom while simultaneously earning their teaching certificate. Virtual TAPP Program The Virtual Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (TAPP) allows individual with a Bachelor's degree or higher to earn teacher certification. Through the Train, Empower, Acclimate, Certify, Hire (T.E.A.C.H.) GCA program, teachers in training will become acclimated to teaching in a virtual setting, and be empowered to attain Georgia teacher certification while securing employment with Georgia Cyber Academy. Eligibility Bachelors Degree Passing score on GACE II Content and GACE Ethics

ELIGIBILITY SURVEY TAPP

Route to Certification Two year completion 5-year GCA employee retention contract Bachelor's degree required GACE II Content Assessment passing score GACE Ethics #360 passing score Georgia TAPP Support Griffin

RESA TAPP

Field Supervisor GCA Teacher Development Specialist GCA School Based Mentor Program Participation 10 day Summer Essentials Course (one week on-site, one week virtual) 100+ hours of instruction (Asynchronous Seminars through Griffin RESA): Classroom Management Curriculum Assessment Social/Emotional Learning Differentiated Instruction Ethics/Professionalism Special Education Lesson Planning Ongoing Professional Development Track (Led by GCA Teacher Development Specialist) Virtual Instruction Strategies Becoming an effective Online Teacher Program Completion Proficient Portfolio and Griffin RESA Assessment of Competencies Proficient Observations by the TAPP Field Supervisor Proficient Observations by GCA Teacher Development Specialist Completed Classroom Observations by School Mentor Completion of Required Coursework Attend monthly TAPP Seminars