Huntington ISD strives to employ the most qualified applicant; therefore, applicants with valid Texas teaching certificates will be considered first for all open teaching positions.
Please review the information below if you currently do not hold a Texas educator certification and would like to teach in HISD. Information regarding requirements to become a classroom teacher in Texas can be found on the TExas Education agency website at:
Becoming a Certified Teacher in Texas
Anyone seeking educator certification in Texas must pass examinations of professional knowledge and subject matter knowledge approved buy the State Board of Educator Certification. The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) is the approved examination for certification. To register for a TExES exam or to download a study guide, please visit the Pearson website at http://www.tx.nesinc.com
Routes to Educator Certification
University-based Programs
These programs are usually delivered as part of a baccalaureate degree program. However, most colleges and universities have programs designed to prepare people who already hold a bachelor's degree and ant to obtain an educational certificate. These programs may vary by institution.
Alternative Certification through an Educator Preparation Program
Some institutions of higher education and large school districts have been approved by the State Board of Educator Certification to operate alternative programs of preparation for teachers and administrators. These programs may involve university coursework or other professional development experiences as well as intense mentoring and supervision, during the candidate's first year in the role of educator. In addition, some regional education service centers offer alternative programs of preparation similar to the school-based programs. For a list of state-approved Educator Preparation Programs, visit Become a Certified Texas Educator Through an Alternative Certification Program.
Certification Based on Credentials from Another State or U.S. Territory or another Country
An applicant, who has been issues a teaching certificate or credential from another state or United States territory or another country, may apply for a Texas certificate. The credential must be equivalent to a certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), and it must not have been revoked, suspended, or pending such action. SBEX will evaluate an expired credential provided it was standard at the time of issuance. A statement issues by another state department of education specifying employment or examination requirements will have the same standing as a standard certificate.
To apply for a review of credentials, all applicants must submit the following items:
- An online application for Out of State or Out of Country Certificate Holders;
- Application fee;
- Copies of the front and back of all educator credentials issues by another state or territory of the United States; or country;
- Official transcripts of all college credits, bearing the seal and signature of the college registrar;
- Completed fingerprints
An applicant who holds a standard credentials from another state, or country and who meets specified requirements as determined by the review of credentials completed by the SBEC, may be issues a One Year Certificate in one or more subject areas. During the validity of this temporary, nonrenewable certificate, the applicant must satisfactorily complete all appropriate examinations for each certification area for which continued certification is desired.
Information regarding Out of State Certifications may be found at: Out of State Certifications
Information regarding Out of Country Certification may be found at: Certification Based on Credentials from Another Country