Texas
School Districts by Region
From the piney woods to the plains, from the gulf coast to the hill
country, from the booming metropolis to the secluded farmlands, the
great state of Texas has over 1250 public independent school districts (ISDs)
and countless other accredited private schools. Although each place has
its own unique opportunities and challenges, schools across Texas share
the common goal of providing an excellent education for a diverse
population of students. They also share the common need for quality
teachers who will foster hope for the future of the state of Texas as
they truly invest in the lives of these children.
What Teaching Positions are Available in Texas School Districts?
Because teaching is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the
state of Texas, the opportunities to get involved with a school district
are greater now than perhaps they have ever been. According to the Texas
Workforce Commission, Texas school districts will require an additional
82,000 teachers in year 2008 alone. Although most Texas school districts
are looking for qualified teachers in every field, instructors in some
academic areas are especially needed. High school math, science, and
technology teachers are in high demand across the United States. Because
the student populations are becoming increasingly more diverse,
opportunities are also especially great for special education, foreign
language, and bilingual teachers. Teachers with Spanish-speaking
abilities are especially critical in school districts across Texas.
The average salary for teachers in Texas is $38, 857, and many school
systems offer bonuses for qualified special education and bilingual
teachers who commit to teaching those subjects during multiple class
periods throughout the school day. Incentives are also available to
encourage qualified instructors, especially in subjects of high-demand,
to continue teaching. Rural and inner-city school districts, where
quality teachers are often the most needed, provide wonderful job
opportunities in which new teachers can make a real difference in the
lives of their students.
Teaching in Texas School Districts
Individuals that are not certified teachers and interested in becoming a
teacher in a Texas school district are required to sign-up with an
accredited alternative certification program. Most programs require the
teaching candidate to have a bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 GPA from an
accredited college or university. Those who decide to become teachers
after graduating from college can obtain a teaching certificate through
a community college, university, or other a private institution that
offers teacher training programs.
For those who have not had teacher training and who do not have the time
or resources to devote to full-time college coursework, may want to
consider an online alternative certification program. The Web-Centric
Alternative Certification (WCACP) is an online teacher certification
program that helps individuals to work at their own pace from the
comfort of their own homes as they prepare for the classroom
environment. This program, conducted entirely over the Internet, allows
students to download lectures, participate in chat sessions, and even
hear from their instructors via videoconferencing. Students who devote
themselves to studying full time can finish the academic portion of the
program in twelve to eighteen weeks, while others may choose to work a
regular job and work part-time on attaining their certification. To
become certified, teaching candidates would work in a Texas school
district during their one-year teaching internship. During their
internship, individuals would receive full pay and benefits of a first
year teacher.
For more information on how to enroll in the Web Centric Alternative
Certification Program Click Here
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