What are Charter Schools?
In 1995, a revision of the Texas Education Code established a new type of public school, known as a charter school. Like school districts, charter schools are monitored and accredited under the statewide testing and accountability system. However, charter schools are subject to fewer state laws than other public schools.
According to the Texas Education Code, the purposes of charter schools are to:
- improve student learning
- increase the choice of learning opportunities within the public school system
- create professional opportunities that will attract new teachers to public school
- establish a new form of accountability for public schools, and
- encourage different and innovative learning methods.1
This information may be found at the Texas Education Agency (TEA) web site at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/charters.aspx.
TEA provides a page of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to Texas charter schools. Access this page at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=392
Click here for a PDF list of charters schools in the state of Texas.
Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) was launched in October 2008 to deliver cost-effective services to its membership, to advocate on behalf of its members, and to define effectiveness standards for charter schools. For more information about TCSA please visit their webpage at www.txcharterschools.org.
TCSA JOB BOARD: In addition to developing new member services and trainings for school operators, board members and teachers, TCSA offers a job board.
A limited directory of Texas charter schools may also be found at TCSA's website.2
CHARTER SCHOOL HOT JOBS
All positions listed herein are provided by the individual schools or districts under which they appear. The "posted" date indicates the day on which the listing(s) are posted to the Texas Troops to Teachers web site. Please contact each school/district directly to get closing information for each posting.
Certified Math Teacher. Must have a passion for teaching.
Certified English Teacher. Must have a passion for teaching.
Premier High School of Del Rio
4300 Hwy. 90 East
Del Rio, TX 78840
830-298-2100
Contact Ms. Berta Martinez, Campus Director
bmartinez@responsiveed.com
Posted: May 12, 2010
PreK 3-4 Bilingual Teacher. Must be able to teach in Spanish and English. Must be certified or in the process of certification in the state of Texas. We will accept certified teachers from other Spanish speaking countries. Experience preferred.
PreK 3-4 Teacher. Must be certified or in the process of certification in the state of Texas. We do accept interns and provide mentors for inexperienced teachers. Experience preferred. ESL endorsement a plus.
1st Grade Teacher. Must be certified or in the process of certification in the state of Texas. Experience a bonus. ESL endorsement a plus.
Assistant Principal. Must be certified in the state of Texas as a teacher. Classroom experience required. Reading instruction experience preferred. Bi-lingual preferred. This position will require teacher mentoring and instructional leadership. Must be familiar with scope and sequence and curriculum development.
Reconciliation Academy
4301 Bryan Street
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: 214-824-4747
Fax: 214-824-4447
Contact: Ms. Norma Miller
E-mail: nmiller@radallas.org
Full-time Composite Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science). Must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science. Need someone who can develop a STEM Program. Must be able to coordinate a science and math program.
Salary DOE, starting at $50K.
English Teacher (secondary) Certification not necessary, but MUST have a bachelor's degree. Experience is a plus.*
Math Teacher (secondary) Certification not necessary, but MUST have a bachelor's degree. Experience is a plus.*
Social Studies Teacher (secondary) Certification not necessary, but MUST have a bachelor's degree. Experience is a plus.*
Science Teacher (secondary) Certification not necessary, but MUST have a bachelor's degree. Experience is a plus.*
Science Teacher for elementary/middle school grades 3rd - 7th.
Also accepting applications for potential future positions in ALL areas.
School Principal at both Pre-K thru 5th grades and 6th grade - 12th grade campuses. Interested individuals must have:
-- knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, and
assessment;
-- successful classroom teaching and administrative experience;
-- experience in supporting professional development and growth, as
well as supervision
and evaluation;
-- experience in working with boards, budget development and
long-range planning.
Competitive salary and benefits. Interested candidates should send
resume, letter of interest, college transcripts, eligibility for
Principal Certification to:
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
327 Thomas Blvd.
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Phone: 409-982-5400
Contact
Mr. Mallory Morrison, Operations Coordinator
mmorrison@tekoacharterschool.org
*Posted: May 12, 2010
Secondary ESL Teacher: Dallas. Bachelor's Degree, TX Certified in Secondary ESL and ELA. Must be Certified in English.
Responsible for providing instruction to English Language learners and assesses student progress within LEP/ESL settings. This position includes participating in direct instruction, LPAC, ARDS, working with all instructional staff as it relates to ELL student needs.
AYP Coordinator: San Antonio. Master's degree in Education from an accredited college/university with a background in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, or Other Equivalent Educational Field.
Valid Texas Teacher Certification.
Texans Can!
325 W. 12th
Dallas, TX 75208
Office: 214‑944‑1953
Fax: 214‑944‑1951
Contact: Kendra Henderson,
Human Resource Services
KHenderson@texanscan.org
Additional postings may be viewed at: http://www.texanscan.org/employment.asp
Texans Can! Serving local at‑risk kids by giving them a second chance with help from people like you.
Posted: July 29, 2010
Full-time Bilingual (ESL) K-5
Full-time
Billingual (ESL) 6-12
Universal Academy
2616 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75062
972-255-1800, x2003
Contact Ms. Janice Blackman
janice.blackman@universalacademy.com
Part-time or Full-time High School Guidance Counselor - Guide student class schedules, career and technology education, etc.
High School Math Teacher – full time
Special Ed Teacher – full time
High School Spanish Teacher – part or full time
Applications can be obtained on district website at www.shekinah-edu.com
Applications and resumes should be faxed or emailed to ccs.accounting@embarqmail.com
West Columbia Charter School
Shekinah Radiance Academy
719 W. Brazos
West Columbia, TX 77486
Phone: 979-345-2434
Fax: 979-345-5134
Contact Ms. Sandy Shanks
ccs.accounting@embarqmail.com
Charter School Partners
Texas Troops to Teachers has begun partnering with some charter schools, which have expressed a specific interest in TTT participants, to bring you information on HOT JOBS available in their respective schools. Contact them directly for more information.
ischool High
Ms. Kaye Rogers, Executive director
1800 Lakeway Drive
Lewisville, TX 75057
Phone: 972-317-2420
Toll-free: 1-877-444-4110
Web site: www.ischoolhigh.com
E-mail: krogers@ischoolhigh.com
Premier High School of Del Rio
Ms. Berta Martinez, Campus Director
4300 Hwy. 90 East
Del Rio, TX 78840
Phone: 830-298-2100
Email: bmartinez@responsiveed.com
Reconciliation Academy
Ms. Carol Thorne, Principal
Ms. Norma Miller, Human Resources
4301 Bryan Street
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: 214-824-4747
Fax: 214-824-4447
E-mail: cthorne@radallas.org
E-mail: nmiller@radallas.org
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
Contact Carol Duhon, HR Director
327 Thomas Blvd.
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Phone: 409-982-5400
Web site: http://www.tekoacharterschool.org/
Email: cduhon@tekoacharterschool.org
Texans Can!
Contact: Kendra Henderson,
Human Resource Services
325 W. 12th
Dallas, TX 75208
Office: 214‑944‑1953
Fax: 214‑944‑1951
Web site: http://www.texanscan.org/Index.asp
Email: KHenderson@texanscan.org
Universal Academy
Ms. Dana Prather
2616 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 972-255-1800, x2000
Web site: http://www.universalacademy.com/index2.htm
E-mail: dana.prather@universalacademy.com
West Columbia Charter School
(One of five schools in Shekinah Radiance Academy)
Ms. Sandy Shanks
719 W. Brazos
West Columbia, TX 7786
Phone: 979-345-2434
Web site: http://www.shekinah-edu.com/columbia.htm
E-mail: ccs.accounting@embarqmail.com
Sources:
1 Texas Education Agency. n.d. Web.
2 Nov. 2009.
2 Texas Charter Schools Association. n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2009.
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