Current College Students

Let us help you launch your teaching career. Fort Worth ISD schools offer:

• An exciting and challenging work environment
• A supportive system geared for first-time teacher and student success
• One of the most competitive compensation packages in the state. (science, mathematics and bilingual teachers are eligible for an additional stipend to fill high-need positions)
• A wide variety of opportunities for personal and professional development
• A workplace that encourages teacher input on curriculum reform issues
  
  

Recent Texas Graduates

New teachers who are recent graduates of a Texas college or university and have completed all coursework, student teaching and test requirements, must:

1) Apply through the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Online System;
2) Pass a criminal background check including a national fingerprint based background check;
3) Pay a $47 SBEC fingerprint processing fee; and
4) Pay a $77 fee for a Standard Certificate

Contact the Certification Officer in the Education Department of the college or university concerning the recommendation.

 

TExES Study Sessions

 

Fort Worth ISD's Certification Office provides study sessions for Fort Worth ISD employees in various content areas and pedagogy and professional responsibilities in the Fall and Spring semesters. Please contact Corie Griffin at 817.871.2225 for more information.

 

Education Career Alternatives Program (ECAP) offers online study courses for a fee. Please go to www.ecapteach.com and click on Online Courses. For more information, please contact ECAP at 817.284.7731.

 

TExES/ExCET registration booklets and study guides are available online at www.texes.ets.org.

 

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