TIR Elementary Education Programs

Alternative Teaching Certification 
Earn your Elementary Education Teaching Certificate Online

State Authorization

The Teacher in Residence (TIR) Programs allow students who already hold a bachelor's degree to receive employment in a classroom while simultaneously completing their education coursework toward certification. The Post Baccalaureate Teacher in Residence Programs are approved by the Arizona Department of Education and utilizes the Alternative Teaching Certificate.

Students in the Elementary Education program are preparing to teach children from kindergarten through 8th grade. This program requires in-person field experiences and a student teaching experience in a K-8 general education classroom. Students must verify content proficiency through the passage of a state-approved subject knowledge exam (AEPA/NES).

Prior to enrolling, students must be recommended by a school district for employment, as a contracted K-8 general education classroom teacher, provide a current IVP fingerprint card, and passing elementary subject knowledge I and II exam scores.

CIPS Code: 13.1202

Program Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher in Residence, Elementary Education, Post Baccalaureate Educator Preparation Program required.

Notes

• Contracted teaching position must be in a general education K-8 classroom. All core subject areas must be taught (ELA, math, social studies, science).
• TIR program staff will register students for all courses. Payment and/or payment arrangements need to be paid upon registration.
• All TIR students are also required to participate in webinars, blogs, flip camera submissions and formal evaluations.
• The total amount of credits required for this program is 37-42 credit hours.
• Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses required within the program.
• Minimum GPA: 3.00
• All application materials are purged after one year from receipt when program enrollment does not transpire.

Required Courses – Year 1

Required Courses: All classes must meet the 3.0 overall GPA. Courses with a final grade of “D” or “F” must be retaken regardless of GPA.

Required Courses – Year 2

Level 2 Prerequisites: Successful completion of year 1 courses and 3.0 overall GPA. Courses with a final grade of “D” or “F” must be retaken regardless of GPA.