Region 6 -
Bryan ISD
Overview of Bryan ISD
Bryan Independent School District (ISD) covers 453 square miles in
eastern Texas and serves approximately 14,700 students in 26 school
campuses. Of these children, around 50% are in elementary school, 23%
are in middle school, and 27% are in high school. Ethnically,
approximately 46% of students are of Hispanic origin, 28.5% are
Caucasian, and 24% are African American.
Bryan ISD has received both state and national recognition for its
students’ academic success. In 2005 Bryan High School students scored
above the state average on the SAT. Also, under the Texas Education
Agency’s annual Academic Excellent Indicator System, six schools in
Bryan ISD received a “recognized” rating, and one school even received
“exemplary” status. The National Blue Ribbon has also been awarded to
two of the district’s elementary schools.
Despite these successes, teachers in Bryan ISD continue to look for ways
to help their students improve. In the 2004-05 school year, 82% of third
graders passed all portions of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and
Skills (TAKS). Unfortunately, these numbers decrease with every grade
level. Only 36% of tenth graders passed every section. Still, the higher
passing rate for younger children is an encouraging sign that may
indicate that they are now receiving a stronger educational foundation
that will help them perform better in the years to come.
Teaching in Bryan ISD
With approximately 2,000 employees, including 1,015 teachers, and a
monthly payroll of $4.5 million, Bryan ISD is the biggest employer in
the city of Bryan. One reason that the school district is such a popular
employer is that its administration cares about the overall mental,
physical, and emotional well-being of its staff. These leaders recognize
that strong teachers provide the most effective education for their
students. In an effort to encourage teachers to continue improving
themselves intellectually, Bryan ISD offers the Tuition Reimbursement
Incentive Program (TRIP), which reimburses a portion of teachers’
educational costs when they take courses through an accredited college
or university. Teachers in Bryan ISD can also focus on their physical
wellness because they receive discount memberships at a few local
fitness centers and free admission into the Bryan Aquatic Center BeFit,
the Bryan Employees Fitness Program, offers teachers health screenings
and useful information about fitness and healthy eating habits. Finally,
the administration provides for teachers’ emotional health through the
Employee Assistance Program, which helps teachers and their immediate
families during times when they are dealing with difficult personal
problems.
Both the need for quality teachers and the benefits that these employees
receive make Bryan ISD an attractive place to work. New teachers earn a
starting salary of $36,050. Several positions are currently available,
especially for bilingual persons and Spanish teachers. For more
information about teaching in Bryan ISD, including an online application
for employment, please visit the following website:
http://www.bryanisd.org
Alternative Certification Programs
For those who are interested in teaching in Bryan ISD or any other Texas
school district, a number of options are available to help them earn
their certification. One such program is the Web-Centric Alternative
Certification Program (WCACP), an online program that helps future
teachers earn their teaching licenses from the comfort and convenience
of their own homes. This program enables future teachers to complete the
academic course requirements necessary for certification without having
to return to a traditional college or university.
The program is especially ideal for people with full-time jobs or family
commitments because it allows them to work at their own pace. The core
curriculum for the program can be completed in as little as 3-4 months.
The curriculum will consist of a mixture of journal/upload assignments,
chat classes, and videoconferencing sessions using flash based
technology.
If you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
you may be a candidate for
admission in the WCACP. For more information, including an online
application, please visit our
Texas Teacher Certification page.
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