Teacher Pathway Program
Building a diverse, community-rooted teaching force
Our Mission
The Teacher Pathway Program (TPP) is our internal pipeline program to help attract and retain members of our community to teach our students. TPP reflects the diversity of our community that we are seeking to bring into our classrooms. TPP is part of a larger, strategic effort to recruit a significant number of effective teachers who represent the diversity within our community. TPP provides participants with guidance and support in various areas which include: becoming a certified paraprofessional, pursuing a college or master's degree in education, teacher licensure support, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.
Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) invests in higher education of TPP participants who seek to pursue various career pathways in CPS. Our TPP Program consists of 5 pathways: High School to Para, Parent to Para, Para to Teacher, Emerging Teacher to Teacher, and Teacher to Administrator. Being a part of a cohort offers people the necessary support in pursuing the next steps in a career in any of the 5 pathways.
Enrollment Process
STEP 1
Browse Pathways
Explore our 5 career pathways and find the one that matches your goals and experience.
STEP 2
Check Eligibility
Review the requirements for your chosen pathway and ensure you meet the criteria.
STEP 3
Submit Application
Complete the online application. We'll review and determine your eligibility upon submission.
Our Five Career Pathways
Teacher to Administrator (TTAP)
The Teacher to Admin Program (TTAP) seeks to cultivate strong, exceptional teachers who are ready for leadership roles in school administration positions. Our TTAP participants will receive mentoring, coaching, and support as they pursue becoming an administrator. TTAP partners with the Perrone-Sizer Institute (PSi) to support with leadership development and administrative certification.
Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement for higher education
- Job placement support
- Professional Development
- Networking opportunities
- Gaining invaluable administrative experience for CPS and beyond
Emerging Teacher to Teacher (ETTP)
The emerging Teacher to Teacher Program (ETTP) is designed for our teachers who are working towards their licensure. It provides our emerging teachers with hands-on teaching experience and opportunities for growth in Chelsea Public Schools through mentorship, professional development, MTEL workshops, etc.
Emerging Teacher to Teacher participants who are preparing to take their MTELs will receive priority in obtaining one MTEL Voucher per calendar school year and information about where they can attend *MTEL prep workshops. Emerging Teacher to Teacher participants can also have access to workforce readiness classes through our partnership with la Colaborativa. Emerging Teacher to Teacher participants will be able to sharpen their soft skills for career development and career readiness. Approved Emerging Teacher to Teacher Participants will have options to take classes in job readiness, computers, English as a Second Language, and much more. *Note: MTEL prep workshops are available at offsite locations for an additional cost to Emerging Teacher to Teacher participants. For more information, please contact personnel@chelseaschools.com
Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Job placement
- Being part of a cohort
- Networking opportunities
- Gaining invaluable teaching experience for CPS and beyond
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Paraprofessional to Teacher (PTTP)
The Para to Teacher Program (PTTP) provides our paraprofessionals direct access to teaching opportunities in Chelsea Public Schools. Our paras have firsthand knowledge of what it takes to become a teacher while working as a teaching assistant. PTTP also gives our paraprofessionals accelerated teaching experience in chelsea public schools.
Through our partnership with Salem State University, Para to Teacher participants will have the opportunity to earn their Master's Degree while working in our school district. TPP participants will receive a one-time DESE Scholarship paid directly to Salem State University to help offset the costs of tuition. Para to Teacher participants are responsible for paying for any remaining balance on their student accounts through personal day, financial aid, and/or CPS tuition assistance. Please visit the HR webpage for more information about CPS tuition assistance.
Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement for higher education
- Job placement support
- Professional Development
- Networking opportunities
- Gaining invaluable teaching experience for CPS and beyond
Parent to Paraprofessional (PTP)
The parent to Paraprofessional (PTP) is for parents who have a wide variety of experience in parenting and education to work for CPS and to be part of their children's educational journey firsthand. PTP offers parents an introduction into the field of education through exposure to the various pathways available to them in the school district. We believe and value our parents as the most important educators of their children. Through PTP, parents get the opportunity to become educators from their homes to the classrooms.
Parent to Para participants will have access to workforce readiness classes through our partnership with La Colaborativa. Parent to Para participants will be able to sharpen their soft skills for career development and career readiness. Approved Parent to Para participants will have options to take classes in job readiness, computers, English as a Second Language, and much more. Parent to Para participants can find out more information on La Colaborativa's website: https://la-colaborativa.org/programs/jobs/
Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement for higher education
- Job placement support
- Support to become a certified para by completing the para pro test
- Work schedule consistent with children's schedule
- Role models for our students and other children in the District
High School to Paraprofessional (HSTP)
The High School to Para Program (HSTP) provides high school students with opportunities to explore the field of education to become teachers or professionals while they work in Chelsea Public Schools. (CPS)
Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement for higher education
- Job placement support
- Exploring various job pathways in education
- Exposure to different jobs in a school system
2025 NTA-TPP Celebration
Images from the 2025 Chelsea Public Schools New Teacher Academy and Teacher Pathway Program Celebration.
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