Education/Certification
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
One of the following additional qualifications outlined in Texas Education Code  29.167(b):
Associate or bachelor degree in early childhood education or related field
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or another early childhood education credential approved by the Texas Education Agency
Certification offered through a training center accredited by Association Montessori Internationale or through the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
At least eight years' experience of teaching in a nationally accredited child care program or a Texas Rising Star Program
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to educate with age-appropriate language and teaching methods
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

1. Total Professional Years of Service
2. Total Professional Years of Service in District
3. Total Non-Professional Years of Service
4. Total Non-Professional Years of Service in District
5. TX TRS Member Years

1. Are you willing to submit to a criminal history background check?
2. Are you eligible to work in the United States?
3. Upon employment, can you provide an official copy of your transcript and certifications?

1. Rate your ability to work in a Windows based software program

1. When are you available for employment?
2. Please indicate your grade preference:
3. Please indicate subject areas you are qualified to teach:
4. Are you aware of any reasons you would not be able to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying? If yes, please explain.
5. Do you have a relative who is employed by Westwood ISD or is a member of the Westwood ISD School Board? If yes, please list the name and position held.
6. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to, theft, rape, murder, swindling, and indecency with a minor)? (Conviction of a felony is not an automatic bar to employment. The district will consider the nature, date, and relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying.) If yes, please explain.
7. What is your philosophy of education?
8. What is your classroom management style?
9. Are you retired from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)? If yes, date of retirement.
10. Have you ever:
11. Do you belong to any professional organizations? If yes, please list them.
12. Please list your Student Teaching experience listing the school district, subjects/grades taught, supervising teacher, and dates of student teaching.
13. Please list any extracurricular activities you are willing to coach or sponsor.

Health Insurance/Leave determined by position.

Cover Letter*
Resume'
Transcript 1
Transcript 2
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PROFESSIONAL: 3 of 9 external references required.