Category Archives: Talent

Change careers and become a certified teacher in HISD

Houston Independent School District is helping those with a bachelor’s degree looking to make a career change to become a certified teacher.

HISD’s Alternative Certification Program is dedicated to recruiting college graduates from diverse educational and career backgrounds who are passionate about making a bigger difference in the lives of students.

The program is starting a cohort for prospective teachers focused in critical shortage certification areas (ELAR 7-12, Science 7-12, Math 7-12, and Bilingual EC-6). The application will open on June 5, 2023, and the deadline to apply is July 3, 2023.

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Million-dollar grant provides no-cost pathway for aspiring educators through local institutions

Amid a growing national teacher shortage and declining educator preparation program enrollment, Houston Independent School District is creating pathways for aspiring educators to become teachers for free and get paid to do so. Through a new Grow Your Own grant program, participants will be able to earn their bachelor’s degree and Texas teaching license while being paid as a full-time teaching assistant in HISD.

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Learn more about becoming a counselor in HISD

The HISD Counseling Department is hosting virtual recruitment information sessions for candidates interested in learning about becoming an HISD counselor.

During these sessions, participants will learn more about the counselor recruitment and selection process, compensation, and the benefits of being a school counselor with HISD. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with district counseling managers.

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HISD offering up to $10,000 in annual incentives at highest-need campuses for 2023-2024 school year

As part of Houston Independent School District’s strategic plan, Team HISD has taken impactful steps toward ensuring there are great schools in every community—and that in those great schools, world-class talent is cultivated at all levels. 

To meet the commitment of permanently improving every D- and F-rated campus and in service of all students, HISD is actively recruiting for the RISE Transformational Cohort for the 2023-2024 school year.

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HISD looking to hire Wraparound Resource Specialists

Houston Independent School District is recruiting wraparound resource specialists to help support students’ non-academic needs.

HISD Wraparound Services connects students and their families with community resources including school supplies, food, clothing, housing, computer access, and access to mental and physical health professionals. These non-instructional supports help address challenges that students face which ultimately impact their ability to learn.

Wraparound Services and the Talent Acquisition Department’s Support Staff Recruitment & Selection team will be hosting a virtual information session on Tuesday, April 4, from 5-6 p.m. for those interested in applying.

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