Houston schools need everyone from teaching assistants to classroom teachers to make an impact on students and communities. Some of Houston’s largest school districts are looking for new graduates, bilingual/dual language teachers, experienced teachers, and career changers. (2) In August 2021, Houston ISD had 360 certified teacher positions available. Aldine ISD had over 100. And that’s only two of the six districts in the area.
As a Houston teacher, you can give back to your community while shaping the lives of students. (3) Teachers also promote equality; studies have shown that having three consecutive years of highly effective teachers can help close the average achievement gap between economically disadvantaged children and others.
"I’m really excited about the opportunity to make sure that we’re investing in our profession, paying livable wages, and making sure we create pipelines with incentives for paraeducators and other educators to go in, to get their teaching credential to serve as special education teachers, bilingual teachers, and other shortage areas"
Former U.S. Education Secretary & Former Connecticut Education Commissioner
Houston is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse metropolitan areas in the U.S. In 1960, Harris County was 70 percent white and 20 percent Black, but over the past five decades, Houston has formed into a minority-majority city. The county's total population is 31 percent white, 42 percent Hispanic, 19 percent Black and 8 percent Asian. (8)
"All of the region’s ethnic groups are now minorities, all of them called upon to build something that has never existed before in human history—a truly successful, inclusive, equitable, and united multiethnic society that will be Houston, and Texas, and America as the twenty-first century unfolds," said Stephen Klineberg, founding director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
The city needs teachers from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to shaping the future of the city. Studies show that diversifying the classroom benefits students, regardless of race or ethnicity.
Whether you’re a career changer or a new graduate, Houston school districts have a role to fit your aspirations and career goals. The Texas Education Agency regularly updates its job board with new and exciting roles.
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Teachers and related paraeducators are always in high demand in Houston. Find out what teaching jobs are available in the Houston area and where to find them.
Teachers are in high demand, and the profession is expected to grow in the coming years. Find out how and where you can get in on the action, and build a sustainable, meaningful, fulfilling career while giving back to your community.
Texas has plenty to offer teachers. (4) The state has recently boosted salaries, and schools are actively looking to find teachers from diverse groups that reflect the cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity of students in Texas classrooms.
If you’re interested in finding your place in the profession, consider an area where teachers are needed the most. Houston-area schools need teachers in subjects that have a shortage. Want to make a difference for students? You can have a bigger impact in a shortage area.
Houston shortage areas include:
These shortage areas have been approved by the Texas Education Agency and are eligible for certain Loan Forgiveness benefits.
Learn how Houston science teacher Krystle Dunn is combining her lifelong science learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration to train the next generation.
Whatever your background, as a Houston educator, you can help create more inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms. Students with disabilities, students who are new to the country and students who live in low-income areas especially need strong advocates and imaginative educators.
Teaching isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a challenging career that takes creativity, collaboration and problem solving. Luckily, you have plenty of opportunities to work with students of all ages as part of paid tutoring, summer internships or volunteer programs.
Consider opportunities to try teaching and:
