Lamar CISD will always focus on putting students first. Developing, growing, and inspiring each student begins with a great teacher who provides rigorous instruction, holds high expectations, and offers unwavering support.
Lamar CISD is committed to finding high-quality candidates. We are looking for educators who:
- Express a Passion for People – Our teachers empower students, cultivate meaningful relationships with students and families, and celebrate the diversity of Lamar CISD.
- Consistently Plan for Success – Our teachers hold and model high expectations for all students, inspire innovation in our classrooms, and reflect on practices to implement new ideas for maximizing student success.
- Persistently Drive for Results – Our teachers take pride in their work, assume personal accountability for elevating student achievement, and work diligently with a positive attitude to persist through challenges.
Criteria for Employment in Lamar CISD
To be employed as a teacher in Lamar CISD, you must provide:
- Official transcripts reflecting a Bachelor’s degree earned from an accredited university. For out-of-country transcripts, submit an original evaluation from a recognized foreign credential evaluation service
- A valid Texas teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility from an Alternative Certification Program/University post Baccalaureate Program. Click here to view the Texas Teacher Assignment Chart.
Alternative Certification:
Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree (in an area that does not lead to teacher certification) and are interested in becoming a teacher must pursue one of two paths to become a teacher in the state of Texas. Those individuals may pursue enrollment into an Alternative Certification Program (ACP) or enroll in a Post Baccalaureate Program that leads to teacher certification at the university level.
Teachers who are going through an ACP must be issued a Statement of Eligibility before being hired. Each program will differ somewhat in program requirements. Click here to see an overview of the process and a list of approved programs.
Additional Certification by Exam:
All teachers in the state of Texas are required by the TEA to complete state mandated exams before being eligible for certification.
Registration instructions, test dates and study guides are available at www.tx.nesinc.com.
Out-of-State/Out-of-Country Certification Information:
Teachers who hold an Out-of-State or Out-of-Country certificate must apply and pay online for a review of credentials and a One-Year certificate with TEA. Once the review is complete, the teacher will receive an email from TEA, which will include the required tests and the eligibility for a One-Year certificate. Acceptable proof of oral English language proficiency must be submitted before a certificate can be issued for Out-of-Country certificates. For more information regarding this process, click here.