Phase 65-2.0 Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program Internship 2025 – 2026

The Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program is seeking to attract new educators to the teaching profession. The program prepares candidates to participate in state examination testing through a candidate - focused interactive and rigorous approach.

FREE Tuition* & GUARANTEED employment for the following content areas:

• Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/Bilingual
• Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/ESL Supplemental
• English Language Arts and Reading 7-12/ESL Supplemental
• Math 7-12
• Special Education Specialist EC-12

Phase I: Content Examination Preparation & Virtual Video-Based Classroom Observations

• March 9 2026 - June 5 2026

• Face to Face test prep sessions - mandatory attendance

• Upon official offer of admissionand acceptance candidatesshall participate in all program orientations

• Participate in all standards-based candidate-focused performance-based interactive rigorous assessed activities

• Adhere to all requirements outlined in the Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Candidate Guidebook

• Complete all performance benchmarks outlined in the video-based classroom observations syllabus

• Pass state examinations aligned to certification pathways

• Submit for review and approval of in-person and virtual-based video observations reflections for the potential award of 50 observation hours

• Adhere to requirements outlined in the program offer letter guidebook and syllabus

• Adhere to the Educators Code of Ethics

Phase II: Pre-Service Training

• June 10 2026 - July 9 2026 (4 weeks)

• Face to Face preparation - mandatory attendance

• Participate in all standards-based candidate-focused performance-based interactive rigorous assessed activities

• Completion of all performance benchmarks outlined in training

• Adhere to the Educators Code of Ethics

• TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) EC-12 test preparation

• Pass the state Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) EC-12 examination prior to internship

• Training focuses on innovative approaches to teaching (in-person & virtual instruction)

• Interview preparation and guidance

• Adhere to all requirements outlined in the pre-service training syllabus

• Adhere to requirements outlined in the programs candidate guidebook

• Completion of the Dallas ISD fingerprinting and background check requirements

• Secure a teacher assignment in Dallas ISD for the one-year internship once released by the program

Phase III: Classroom Internship

• August 2026 - May 2027

• Participate in all candidate in-service training aligned to standards-based candidate-focused performance-based interactive rigorous assessed activities

• Adhere to requirements outlined in the programscandidate guidebook

• Adhere to all District and campus policies and requirements

• Interact regularly and positively with assigned field experiences facilitator and program manager

• Participate in all coaching and feedback sessions aligned with the Dallas ISD Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI) rubric

• Receive a favorable recommendation by the campus principal and program for state standard certification

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required

• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency Board of Trustee policies and administrative regulations

• Establish efficient classroom management procedures

• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior

• Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district

• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students progress and report to parents as needed and required

• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district

• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes

• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction

• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health attitude and learning problems

• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school

• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open houses and PTA meetings

• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the districts uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment

• Keep accurate records of student information; compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required by the school and district

• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned

• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

Additional Requirements & Information:

• If an applicants bachelors degree is from a country outside of the United States candidates must pass all four parts of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-iBT). The following scores must be met on the TOEFL-iBT test: High-Intermediate level scores: Reading 18-23 Listening 17-21 Speaking 20-24 and Writing 17-23.

• A Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation (PCHE) is an evaluation of eligibility for a Texas educator certificate based on your self-reported criminal history. As a service to prospective candidates TEA staff may perform an evaluation for a non-refundable fee of $50. The evaluation is voluntary and non-binding and available on theTEA website.Please note that you maypotentially be ineligible for the issuance of a certificate on completion of this EPP if you havebeen convicted of an offense during the internship.

Ineligible for the Dallas ISD AC Teacher Program:

• Applicants currently holding a Texas teacher certificate

• Applicants who have completed another educator preparation program in the same certification field -Dallas ISD AC Program does not accept other program coursework hours

• Applicants who have been employed for three years in a public school under a permit or probationary certificate

• Dallas ISD AC Program does not calculate GPAs on behalf of Institutions of Higher Education

• Dallas ISD AC program does not review the last 60 hours of coursework earned at the institution

• Dallas ISD AC Program does not accept masters coursework in lieu of not meeting the required minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA requirement

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