• Katy ISD actively recruiting applicants who are passionate and enthusiastic about student learning and success. Our Alternative Certification Program will provide guidance and support throughout the journey to becoming a certified teacher. Not only will you get hands-on experience with Katy ISD curriculum and technology, but you will also be placed in a teaching position on one of our premier Katy ISD campuses.

    Katy ISD offers competitive pay and benefits for its teachers, along with a multitude of support structures for teachers, including instructional coaches at every campus and world-class professional learning opportunities throughout the year.

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  • Katy ISD TEA⁺CH Mission

    A+ coursework and coaching, creating an A+ classroom community and culture.

    Katy ISD TEA⁺CH Vision

    Empowering future educators to…

    Be the Legacy

    Katy ISD TEA⁺CHer Outcomes

    T    Talented in teaching methods and strategies

    E    Engaged in continuous learning and improvement

    A    Adaptable to meeting the needs of all students

    C    Committed to creating a supportive classroom community

    H    Hired as a teacher in Katy ISD

    Program Cost

    The total cost for the Katy ISD TEA⁺CH Alternative Certification Program is $3,000.  The first installment of $1,500 will be due prior to beginning coursework in January.  The second installment of $1,500 will be made via payroll deduction during the intern year of teaching.  

    Upon the successful completion of the program/internship and a signed contract agreeing to teach with Katy ISD for an additional two years, candidates will be refunded the amount of $1,500.

    Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for the following fees:

    Individual Content Test

      • Core Subjects EC-6 - $116
      • Core Subjects 4-8 - $116
      • Science of Teaching Reading - $136

    PPR Test - $116

    Fingerprinting - $49

    Intern Certificate - $78

    Standard Certificate - $78

    TEA Technology Fee - $35

  • What We Offer

    Core Subjects EC-6 with STR

    • English Language Arts and Reading
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Fine Arts, Health, Physical Education
    • Science of Teaching Reading
    • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities

    Core Subjects 4-8 with STR

    • English Language Arts and Reading
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Science of Teaching Reading
    • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities

  • What You Get

    Receive world-class, research-based training with ongoing support and coaching throughout your coursework and internship. Secure a teaching position at a premier Katy ISD campus, including our competitive salary and benefits package for first-year teachers.

    3 Steps to Certification

    Apply - Complete online application, submit resume and transcripts, complete in-person interview     Coursework & Training - complete coursework, field based experiences, pass all required certification exams     Internship - serve as a first-year teacher, receive coaching and feedback, earn first year teacher pay