If you are looking to become an administrator, teacher or support staff in an innovative, passionate, and diverse district, Waxahachie ISD is for you.
Waxahachie ISD is looking for exceptional talent to join our outstanding team. The district offers all staff an exciting challenge and opportunity for growth, and to secure a position in Waxahachie ISD is a great achievement. Our district is focused on exceptional curriculum and teaching standards, 21st-century technology tools, building professional learning communities, providing excellent communication to parents and community members, and increasing parental involvement.
Our goal in the Human Resources Department is to identify, attract, and retain high-quality teachers and employees who will be effective members of the Waxahachie ISD learning community. Our department strives to provide the highest quality of service and to meet the needs of all employees while continuing to build the capacity of the organization. Please contact us with your questions today.
Waxahachie ISD was founded in 1884 and has a rich tradition of excellence in education. WISD is a fast-growth district with a diverse student population of over 11,000 and more than 1,600 employees who are committed to the success of every student. While WISD is stepped in tradition, it is also a district of innovation with a rigorous curriculum and outstanding extracurricular programs.
In the state of Texas, a valid teaching certificate is required to teach. To achieve teaching credentials, one must obtain an undergraduate degree, complete an accredited certification program, and successfully pass the required certification exams. For additional information, visit the TEA website.
If you already hold a teaching credential from another state or US territory and are seeking certification in Texas, you must apply with TEA for a review of your credentials. The credentials include official transcripts from all colleges and universities, copies of all standard teaching certificates, and proof of English language proficiency if you earned your degree outside the United States.
Waxahachie ISD is actively seeking candidates in critical shortage areas, including bilingual, ESL, Special Education, Math, and Science. If you are certified in another country, you must apply to TEA to have your out-of-country credentials reviewed. If your undergraduate or graduate degree was not earned in the US, you will also need to pass the TOEFL exam.
TEArecognizes the following as proof of English proficiency:
Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree earned at an accredited US institution. US territories are excluded.
Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree earned at an institution of higher education in a country outside the United States approved by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) or;
Verification of minimum scaled scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test.
Waxahachie ISD considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.
