Urgently Require Phase 61: Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program Internship 2024 ? 2025 in Dallas, TX

Job title: Phase 61: Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program Internship 2024 ? 2025

Company: Dallas Independent School District

Job description: The Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program is seeking to attract new educators to the teaching profession. The program prepares candidates to participate in state examination testing through a candidate - focused, interactive, and rigorous approach.



FREE Tuition & GUARANTEED employment for the following content areas:

• Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/Bilingual


• Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/ESL Supplemental


• Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/SPED Supplemental


• English Language Arts and Reading 7-12/ESL Supplemental


• Math 7-12


• Science 7-12


• Special Education EC-12


• Language Other Than (LOTE): Spanish EC-12 (limited availability)

• February 27, 2024 - May 31, 2024


• Face to Face test prep sessions


• Upon official offer of admission and acceptance, candidates shall participate in all program orientations


• Participate in all standards-based, candidate-focused, performance-based, interactive, rigorous, assessed activities


• Adhere to all requirements outlined in the Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Candidate Guidebook


• Complete all performance benchmarks outlined in the video-based classroom observations syllabus


• Pass state examinations aligned to certification pathways


• Submit for review and approval of in-person and virtual-based video observations reflections for the potential award of 30 observation hours


• Adhere to requirements outlined in the program offer letter, guidebook, and syllabus


• Adhere to the Educator?s Code of Ethics

• Phase II: June 5, 2024 - July 10, 2024 (4 weeks)


• Face to Face preparation


• Participate in all standards-based, candidate-focused, performance-based, interactive, rigorous, assessed activities


• Completion of all performance benchmarks outlined in training


• Adhere to the Educator?s Code of Ethics


• TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) EC-12 test preparation


• Pass the state Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) EC-12 examination prior to internship


• Training focuses on innovative approaches to teaching (in-person & virtual instruction)


• Interview preparation and guidance


• Adhere to all requirements outlined in the pre-service training syllabus


• Adhere to requirements outlined in the program?s candidate guidebook


• Completion of the Dallas ISD fingerprinting and background check requirements


• Secure a teacher assignment in Dallas ISD for the one-year internship once released by the program

• Participate in all candidate in-service training aligned to standards-based, candidate-focused, performance-based, interactive, rigorous, assessed activities


• Adhere to requirements outlined in the program?s candidate guidebook


• Adhere to all District and campus policies and requirements


• Interact regularly and positively with assigned field experiences facilitator and program manager


• Participate in all coaching and feedback sessions aligned with the Dallas ISD Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI) rubric


• Receive a favorable recommendation by the campus principal and program for state standard certification


• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required


• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles


• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations


• Establish efficient classroom management procedures


• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior


• Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district


• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students? progress and report to parents as needed and required


• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district


• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes


• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction


• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems


• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school


• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open houses and PTA meetings


• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district?s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment


• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district


• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned


• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

• If an applicant?s bachelor?s degree is from Puerto Rico or a country outside of the United States candidates must pass all four parts of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-iBT), including a minimum score of 24 on the oral portion, 22 listening, 22 reading and 21 writing.


• To best serve the needs of Dallas ISD schools, Dallas ISD ACP has a limited number of spots in each of its certification areas, such as Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading, LOTE: Spanish EC-12


• A Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation (PCHE) is an evaluation of eligibility for a Texas educator certificate based on your self-reported criminal history. As a service to prospective candidates, TEA staff may perform an evaluation for a non-refundable fee of $50. The evaluation is voluntary and non-binding and available on the

• Applicants currently holding a Texas teacher certificate


• Applicants who have completed another educator preparation program in the same certification field -Dallas ISD AC Program does not accept other program coursework hours


• Applicants who have been employed for three years in a public school under a permit or probationary certificate


• Dallas ISD AC Program does not calculate GPAs on behalf of Institutions of Higher Education


• Dallas ISD AC program does not review the last 60 hours of coursework earned at the institution


• Dallas ISD AC Program does not accept master?s coursework in lieu of not meeting the required minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA requirement

• Online Application


• Professional Resume


• Bachelor?s degree conferred by an institution of higher education that is

• Completion of virtual mock lesson


• Completion of Background Check & Fingerprinting


• Must be 18 years of age or older


• Have a favorable TExES exam history

• One set of transcripts is to be opened by the applicant & uploaded to the online TMS application

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