Teacher Marketability

Teachers who hold a Standard Certificate are most marketable!!!  In other words, districts are maintaining larger than ever pools of certified teachers, they do not require teachers who only hold a Probationary Certificate issued by an ATC program. Such pools do not always meet the hiring needs of a school. When opening new schools and launching new programs, schools must hire new teachers outside of the pool.

Where do districts find new teachers? Most often schools would rather hire from within. How do teachers position themselves for such hiring? Sometimes, through job fairs, recruiting events or, hold strong connections to district personnel? That will work! The best way, though, “to get your foot in the door” is to serve a 12 or 14 week student teacher internship. Making yourself invaluable, during the internship, to the administrators, teachers, and children. Developing strong contacts, relationships, and connections with everyone on campus will ensure that you are offered a teaching position in the future.  TEACH can certainly assist you with such an internship.

Status of Schools

School districts face many hiring/growing challenges during poor economy periods. But, the economy is improving and the Texas student population continues to grow.  That said, districts may delay opening schools for one-year, sideline programs, delegate more responsibilities to the teachers in the classroom for a short period of time. Eventually, they are forced to open new schools, launch new programs, re-instate sideline programs, subsequently, hire more teachers for all.  Only, through growth can school districts meet the demands of the growing student population teaching & learning needs.

EC-12 PPR

Only EC-12 PPR is available. No other grade level PPRs will be administered!! In fact, the PPR EC-6,  PPR 4-8, & PPR 8-12 last testing date is set for August 31, 2011!!!

The EC-6 Generalist TExES  includes Theater standards items.

Student Teacher Placement at AISD

Student Teacher Placement at AISD requires teachers apply for a student teacher placement through their website, the HR pages.There are deadlines for Fall & Spring placements. Please consult the HR pages, ASAP for the Fall deadline. In addition, you must also submit a #12 to TEACH by email.

Teacher Positions

Public, private, charter schools  are posting positions on their websites. Consult their website.  In particular, church-related schools. For a listing of private schools, consult the Texas Education Agency website.

But 1st, challenge the TExES exam to secure an interview.

Forums

Dr. Q is available to meet with you to discuss your teaching & learning goals each Saturday at the Twin Towers office, 515W beginning at 1:30pm. Call 512-928-8423 for appt.