- Killeen ISD
- Becoming A Classroom Teacher In Texas
Becoming A Classroom Teacher In Texas
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There are five requirements to become a certified teacher in the state of Texas.
1. Obtain a Bachelor's DegreeYou must earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.- The Texas Administrative Code requires that candidates completing a Texas program must have a degree from a university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
- U.S. Department of Education Database for Accredited Colleges and Universities (outside source)
- Health Science Technology and Trades & Industrial Education certifications are exempt from the Bachelor's degree requirement
2. Complete an Educator Preparation ProgramYou must complete an Approved Educator Preparation Program.
KISD offers an Alternative Certification reimbursement stipend of up to $5,000 - Click Here To Download Flyer
3. Pass Certification ExamsYou must pass the appropriate teacher certification exams. Contact your program for exam approval.
4. Submit a State Application
You must apply to be certified after all requirements are met.
5. Complete FingerprintingAll first-time applicants must be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check.
For more information, please click here to visit the Texas Education Agency's website.
Teach in Killeen ISD
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Our district is located in the heart of the Central Texas region just 45 minutes south of Waco and 45 minutes north of Austin. Named the 5th best place to live by the U.S. News & World Report and the 4th most diverse district according to the Texas Education Agency, Killeen ISD proudly serves the children of Killeen, Fort Cavazos, Harker Heights, and Nolanville.
KISD offers:- competitive salaries (starting at $58,000);
- +competitive stipends ($7,500 Bilingual Classroom Teacher Stipend, $5,000 Special Education Self-Contained Classroom, $1,500 SPED Resource & Inclusion, Longevity Pay, and more);
- 1-on-1 new teacher mentorship program;
- $200 annual supplemental pay for classroom teacher supplies;
- free professional development opportunities for all teachers;
- laptop provided for teachers;
- comprehensive benefits, including an employee assistance program;
- week-long Spring Break, week-long Fall break, week-long Thanksgiving break, as well as a two-week Christmas break,
- earn additional income by voluntarily participating in Summer School;
- and a Teacher Media Center stocked with poster board, colored printers, laminating machines, and more all free to KISD teachers.
Impact a child's future by working as a teacher for Killeen ISD. Come teach in our dynamic school district and begin a rewarding career supporting student success. - competitive salaries (starting at $58,000);
Up To $5000
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Killeen ISD Offers up to $5,000 Reimbursement Stipend To Cover Costs of the Alternative Certification Program
In an effort to grow current employees into teachers, KISD will offer an Alternative Certification reimbursement stipend of up to $5,000. Employees, including substitutes, who are in the process or wish to complete an approved TEA Program and agree to work as a teacher in Killeen ISD for three years will be eligible for the stipend.
