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
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.
Foreign Language Coordinator- that can speak 3 out of 5 of the following languages: French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, German, and/or Arabic.
English Teacher for 9th - 12th Grades.
Science Teacher for elementary/middle school grades 3rd - 7th.
Social Studies Teacher for elementary/middle school grades 3rd - 7th.
Also accepting applications for potential future positions in ALL areas.
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
Contact Carol Duhon, HR Director
cduhon@tekoacharterschool.org
or
Mr. Jeremy Jones, Human Resources
jjones@tekoacharterschool.org
Jennifer Hockless, Executive Assistant
jhockless@tekoacharterschool.org
327 Thomas Blvd.
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Phone: 409-982-5400
Full-time Bilingual (ESL) K-5
Full-time
Billingual (ESL) 6-12
Universal Academy
2616 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75062
Contact Ms. Janice Blackman
janice.blackman@universalacademy.com
972-255-1800, x2003
West Columbia Charter School
719 W. Brazos
West Columbia, TX 77486
Contact Sandy Shanks
ccs.accounting@embarqmail.com
979-345-5126
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
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
Ms. Carol Duhon, HR Director
Ms. Jennifer Hockless, Executive Assistant
327 Thomas Blvd.
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Phone: 409-982-5400
Web site: http://www.tekoacharterschool.org/
Email: cduhon@tekoacharterschool.org
E-mail: jhockless@tekoacharterschool.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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