As the nation's eleventh largest school district, Dallas Independent School District serves more than 160,000 students who come from homes where 58 different languages are spoken. Operating with a $1 billion dollar budget, DISD employs 18,613 employees including 10,000 teachers in 220 schools.
26 Mar 2001
The Dallas Independent School District will host a Learning Centers Job Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at César Chávez Learning Center, 1701 N. Carroll (Mapsco® 35Y). The learning centers offer teachers a reduced pupil teacher ratios; incentive pay above the regular teacher salary; a $1,500 signing bonus; and empowering professional growth and summer training.
There are 16 learning centers in DISD. They are located in South and West Dallas. The centers, mandated by a federal court order, are not only designed to allow students to attend a school in their neighborhood, but to enhance their educational opportunities, said Hector Flores, DISD director–Recruitment and Retention. "We want teachers in the learning centers who have a passion to help students achieve and become successful," he added.
Applicants interested in teaching in the learning centers must meet the following criteria: 1) a valid teaching certificate; 2) a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience; 3) a minimum of three performance evaluation ratings of Meet Expectations; and 4) a good attendance record. Teachers already employed by DISD have to complete a learning center application and a transfer form. Other certified teachers have to complete a learning center application and DISD employment application. They also need a copy of a valid teacher certificate, teacher evaluations, references and attendance records.
For more information about the Learning Centers Job Fair scheduled for March 31, contact C. J. Lester at (972) 925-4223 or (972) 925-4226.