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

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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

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 the TEA 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

To learn more about Dallas ISD Alternative Certification please visit : Eligibility Criteria :

Two (2) official undergraduate transcripts :

Second set of transcripts is to be sent to Dallas ISD AC department (NOT opened by applicant) and mailed directly to or emailed directly from the universities attended to

Dallas ISD Alternative CertificationProgram

9400 N Central Expressway Suite 1400

Dallas TX 75231

Required Experience :

Intern

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Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1