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- Certification
- Continuing Education
- First Year Teacher Mentorship & Support
- Recruitment Calendar
- Educator Profile
- Testimonials
- Clinical Teachers & Observers
Certification
Become a Classroom Teacher in Texas
For information about obtaining your Texas Certification, "Becoming a Teacher," and other certification information, please contact the Texas Education Agency: TEA Education Certification Website or Phone: 512.936.8400
Alternative Certification (ACP)
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and wish to become an educator in Texas? Alternative certification programs (ACPs) offer a nontraditional certification route that may allow you to serve as a teacher while completing the requirements. Visit the TEA website to become a Texas Educator through an ACP.
Paraprofessionals in the Classroom
- Must obtain an educational aide certification (applied for upon employment)
- Must meet one of the following requirements to be considered Highly Qualified:
- Two years of study at an institution of higher education [48 semester hours (or equivalent trimester hours)]; or
- Associate’s (or higher) degree; or
- Met a rigorous standard of quality through a formal state/local assessment (provided by Wylie ISD upon employment)
Certification Quick Links
- Additional Certification by Exam
- Certificate Lookup
- Certified in Another State
- ESSA Parent Notification
- Obtain a Copy of Your Certification
- Renew Your Certificate
Texas Education Agency Educator Certification
Phone hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Phone: (512) 936-8400 (Option #2)
Testing questions: (512) 463-9039
Continuing Education
Wylie ISD Employee Educational Assistance Program
To build strong, stable and diverse educators from within our own community, Wylie ISD is offering an employee educational assistance program. After completing two semesters of work experience in Wylie ISD, every full-time employee is eligible to apply for the Educational Assistance Program through Texas Tech University. Wylie ISD seniors may waive the work provision and apply immediately upon employment with the school district. All programs and/or coursework must be dedicated to the educational field and the betterment of Wylie ISD.
Additional Information
- This is a pre-paid tuition program - if an employee fails a course, they will repay the district for the entire course.
- The employee will be required to submit grades each semester to the Human Resources office before continuing in the program. Note: TTU may require minimum GPA.
- Tuition Only - the employee is responsible for textbooks, fees, or additional costs.
- All employees must meet Texas Tech admission and other university requirements.
- Every program will begin in the fall semester.
- Each program will have an allotted amount of time to complete. If the employee does not complete the coursework in that time, they will be responsible for the remaining cost of completing the degree plan. (We are working with Tech to get the suggested timeframes)
- Upon completion of the degree plan, the employee will remain with Wylie ISD for 3 years. If the employee leaves before the end of the three years, the employee will pay a prorated amount.
- Taxes - the employee will be responsible for the tax burden.
Suggested areas of study (other options available through the College of Education):
UNDERGRADUATE
Traditional Bachelor’s degree + teaching certification
Accelerated Bachelor’s degree + teaching certification
Teaching Certification
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Blended and Personalized Learning
Reading Specialist
Online Learning/Design
STEM Leadership
Instructional Coaching and Mentoring
Autism Spectrum
Deaf / Blindness
Sensory Impairment and Autism Spectrum Impairment Disorders
MASTER’S DEGREES
Master of Special Education: Educational Diagnostician
Master of Special Education (generic specialization)
Master of School Psychology
Master of School Counseling
Master of Educational Leadership
Master of Curriculum and Instruction (specializations: general; blended and personalized learning; STEM; Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education)
Master of Curriculum and Instruction + Teaching Certification
Master of Language and Literacy
Various Dual Credit Credential Programs
DOCTORATE DEGREES
PhD in Special Education: Generic track (for assessment, high-incidence disabilities, mild to moderate functioning)
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (various concentrations)
Wylie ISD reserves the right to terminate the program’s entirety.
First Year Teacher Mentorship & Support
First Year teachers are supported throughout the school year in very specific ways. Wylie ISD has created and continues to refine, a Mentor Program to help guide new classroom teachers. First, each first-year teacher is assigned a veteran teacher to act as their mentor. The mentor receives training prior to the school year beginning to better understand their role. They are trained in mentoring strategies, as well as instructional coaching. Mentors are required to meet with a district representative throughout the school year to continue training.
First-Year Teachers are required to attend First Year Teacher Academy throughout the school year with a district representative. Each meeting addresses different topics to help alleviate stress on the first-year teacher. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Classroom Management
- District Policies and Procedures
- Instructional Strategies
- State Testing
- Special Ed/504 Rules and Regulations
- Student Discipline
- Working with a Mentor
In First Year Teacher Academy, first-year teachers are given time to observe other teachers, as well as their mentor. Time is given to ask questions, run through scenarios, and see others in action in areas they feel they may need support. A district representative stays in continual contact with first-year teachers to ensure needs are being met.
Recruitment Calendar
Recruitment Schedule
Wylie ISD representatives will attend each of these Recruitment Fairs this Spring. Be sure to stop by our table to talk with us about working in Wylie ISD, and to pick up some amazing goodies! We look forward to meeting you!
Date | Event | Location |
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March 20, 2024 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) | Texas A&M- Commerce | Rayburn Student Center |
March 25, 2024 (9:00 AM to 11:30 AM) | Texas A&M- College Station | Brazos County Expo Center |
April 9, 2024 (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) | UNT/TWU | UNT Coliseum |
April 22, 2024 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) | North Central TASPA | Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas |
Questions?
Please contact:
Micah Pohlmeier
Recruitment Coordinator
(972) 429-3063
Educator Profile
Wylie ISD teachers FOSTER HOPE, WELL-BEING and ENGAGEMENT in their classrooms by building positive relationships, exemplifying the values they want to see in their students, making all students feel valued and holding themselves and their students to a high academic standard.
HOW WYLIE TEACHERS
BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS
Fostering hope.
Getting to know kids on a personal level (knows life events, interests and issues).
Building relationships with kids through appropriate procedures and stated boundaries.
Being open by sharing appropriate personal experiences.
Listening first.
Knowing each child’s strengths, passion and individual needs.
Challenging kids to bring their best.
Making strategic efforts to go to events out of class: football games, band concerts.
Recognizing a student in the way he/she wants to be recognized.
HOW WYLIE TEACHERS
LIVE THE VALUES WE EXPECT FROM STUDENTS
Showing up prepared and present.
Engaging the students.
Performing with equal passion for subject, students and school.
Maintaining a positive spirit. Earning respect by showing respect.
Showing love, care and concern.
Modeling a pleasant mood and upholding consistent expectations in the classroom.
Establishing relationship building rituals (greet kids at door, remember birthdays, etc).
HOW WYLIE TEACHERS
MAKE ALL KIDS FEEL VALUED
Focusing on the well-being of ALL students.
Making it a priority to speak to everyone.
Upholding the Wylie standard (even if it means making a tough call for student’s benefit).
Encouraging kids; not giving up on them when they struggle.
Encouraging risk taking.
Celebrating victories, large and small.
Separating the child from the grade.
Advocating for all children.
Focusing on student success.
Creating student champions who work to please.
HOW WYLIE TEACHERS
EXEMPLIFY ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
Achieving mastery of their subjects.
Following the curriculum standards.
Creating relevant, rigorous and engaging lessons.
Showcasing a collaborative/ team player attitude.
Adjusting classroom to meet the needs of each student.
Setting and maintaining high expectations for themselves and students.
Using data to plan and teach to best help students learn.
Achieving students who are successful in their classroom.
Testimonials
Clinical Teachers & Observers
Clinical Teaching
Wylie ISD welcomes clinical teachers during the fall and spring semesters. To request placement, please follow the steps below. All clinical teacher requests are handled through Human Resources. Students or representatives should not contact teachers or principals directly. Review the Clinical Teacher Handbook for more information on our program.
Placement Process
- Clinical Teacher requests must be made by the university or certification program.
The request must include:- Description of the assignment
- Certification being sought
- Preferences for school or grade level
- Assignment starting and ending dates or total hours required.
- Complete an online background check for the district.
*Wylie ISD will accept clinical teaching requests for Fall 2023 through August 1, 2023.
Clinical Teachers will attend a district orientation to get an overview of our expectations for them. They will receive a clinical teacher badge at this time. If they begin their clinical teaching before the orientation date, they will need to have their driver's license to receive a visitor's badge at the front office. Please contact Micah Pohlmeier at (972) 429-3063 or Micah.Pohlmeier@wylieisd.net if you have any questions.
Classroom Observers
Classroom Observers are individuals looking to observe in our classrooms to meet state or university requirements before teacher certification. Observers will work directly with the assigned classroom teachers to arrange dates and times to observe. The available dates for observation are as follows:
- Fall semester observation requests need to be submitted between August 12 - November 22, 2024. Fall observations can take place from September 3 to December 13, 2024.
- Spring semester observation requests need to be submitted between January 13 - March 28, 2025. Spring observations can take place from January 21 – April 4, 2025. Due to state testing, we cannot allow observers on campus after April 4, 2025.
*You will receive the classroom teacher assignment via email. Do not contact a teacher or campus principal without an email confirmation from Human Resources. Wylie ISD does not offer classroom observations during the summer.
Observation Request Process
- Complete an Instructional Observation Request Form
- Complete an Online Background Check for the district.
- You will receive an email from HR with your campus and teacher observation information.
Please contact Ashley Hopson at Ashley.Hopson@wylieisd.net if you have any questions regarding classroom observations.
Application FAQ
- How can I update the email address attached to my application?
- How long will my application stay on file?
- How will administrators be able to see my application?
- How do I create a profile to apply?
- The references listed on my application are outdated. How can I update them?
- What if I do not see a position I am interested in? How do I apply for future openings?
How can I update the email address attached to my application?
Email HR at HR@wylieisd.net to reset your email address and/or password.