Region 10 -
DeSoto Independent School District
DeSoto ISD
The DeSoto Independent School District services a small, suburban area
15 miles south of Dallas, including the communities of DeSoto, Glenn
Heights and Ovilla. The current enrollment is just over 8,900 students.
There are twelve campuses in all: seven elementary schools, three middle
schools, one freshman campus, and one high school. Two campuses in
DeSoto ISD have an accountability rating of Recognized and nine campuses
have a rating of Academically Acceptable by the Texas Education Agency
(TEA) for 2007.
The district and community have bonded to develop a system of schooling
where all students are expected to graduate with character, intellectual
preparedness and personal leadership as outlined in the district’s
Portrait of a Graduate (POG). This is an ongoing learning experience
with consolidated activities across DeSoto ISD. Each grade level has
aspects of the three shared high expectations that every DeSoto graduate
will experience. To see the complete POG matrix, visit online at
www.desotoisd.org.
DeSoto ISD offers a challenging curriculum, designed to prepare students
for college and beyond. Through diverse elective courses, students
explore areas of personal interest and a wide array of topics.
Teaching in DeSoto ISD
Aside from the outstanding programs and facilities, the district takes
great pride in their employees. Always welcoming talented people to
teach and support the students, DeSoto ISD attracts, hires, and retains
exemplary employees who are caring, competent, and inspiring role
models.
The starting salary for first year teachers in DeSoto ISD is currently
$43,700 with incredible benefits and incentives. The district pays 100%
of the “TRS Active Care 1” health care premium choice for the employee.
This is the State of Texas Health Insurance Plan. The Employee
Assistance Program is provided at no additional cost for
employees/families. The monthly newsletter covers topics such as money
management and health issues; as well as counseling, legal and financial
advice.
Mentor programs are available to ensure that new employees have a smooth
transition to the district. There is also additional training offered by
Region 10 Educational Service Center that gives first year employees
up-to-date information on current trends in education.
Employee incentives are provided by DeSoto ISD to celebrate employees’
hard work and dedication. A stipend for longevity is offered to
employees who complete five or more years of service as a team member.
Special recognition is given to employees, campuses, and the district
for a variety of accomplishments. A wellness program is also provided by
the district at no additional cost to the employees.
DeSoto ISD uses team teaching to help teachers and students create a
family environment. The district also practices vertical and horizontal
teaching. This is the communication between campuses to ensure that
quality education is ongoing.
Become a Teacher
If you are interested in joining the DeSoto ISD team of great educators
and already have a bachelor’s degree, our online program will help you acquire the credentials you need to become a certified
teacher in the state of Texas.
Our online program has become increasingly popular over the years,
mainly because of the convenience it offers for busy professionals. The
Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program (WCACP) is an online
program that allows individuals with a bachelor’s degree to start a
second career without having to go back to college full-time. The course
material incorporates chat sessions and videoconferencing to provide the
personal touch of the classroom experience to teaching candidates.
WCACP prepares students for their one-year teaching internship that is
required for earning a teaching certificate in the state of Texas.
For more information on how to enroll in the Web Centric Alternative
Certification Program Click Here
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