Project #5 Teaching

Secondary Level Education

What are the basic requirements for becoming a teacher in Texas?

You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Texas institutions do not offer a degree in education. Every teacher must have an academic major, as well as teacher training courses. The only exemption from the degree requirement is for individuals seeking Career and Technology certification to teach certain courses, such as welding or computer-aided drafting.
You must complete teacher training through an approved program. These programs are offered through colleges and universities, school districts, regional service centers, community colleges, and other entities.
You must successfully complete the appropriate teacher certification tests for the subject and grade level you wish to teach. For a list of the certification tests and information on which tests are required.

Alternative Certification: The Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program utilizes distance learning to prepare individuals with bachelor’s degrees for a teaching career in the state of Texas. WCACP is an accelerated route to becoming certified at any school district, accredited private school or charter school throughout Texas.

Admission Requirements:
Candidates seeking admission to our alternative certification program must meet the following criteria: 1. A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education2. Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher:
2.50 overall GPA (undergraduate degree), or
2.50 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework prior to graduation (undergraduate degree), coursework completed towards a Master’s Degree or post-baccalaureate can serve to boost your GPA. The degree must be from an accredited institution of higher education.
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3. Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics:
Conferred Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exemption listed on your university/college transcript, or
Passing score of 230 in reading, 220 in writing and 230 in mathematics on TASP/THEA, or
Demonstrate proficiency with core subject courses listed on university/college transcript
English/Writing – B or better in at least 3 semester hours of college level English/Literature courses
Mathematics -- B or better in at least 3 semester hours of college level mathematics courses
4. Content area qualifications:
Demonstrate content mastery on university/college transcript (see certification area page), or
Passing scores on Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)
5. Successful review of written and oral communications with WCACP staff (may include, but not limited to listening, speaking clearly and articulating concepts).


Community College:

SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTPosition Title:Theatre Arts InstructorPosting Number:0080040Filing Deadline (All postings close at 4:00 PM):11-01-2010Job Type:Faculty - Part-Time PoolExamples of Duties: 1. Teach courses selected from Acting/Directing/Dramatic Literature/Make-Up and Costume/Vocal Production/Audition Techniques/Physical Comedy/Improvisation/Introduction to Theatre/Multi-Cultural Theatre/Set and Lighting/Player/Playwrighting. 2. Perform duties associated with instructing and assessing student progress including, but not limited to, grading, required record-keeping, etc. 3. Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes both on and off campus as required. 4. Participate in departmental functions, such as committee work, faculty evaluations, staff meetings. 5. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.


Senior Colleges and Universities:

Ithaca College

Job Description:
Ithaca College's Department of Theatre Arts in the School of Humanities and Sciences announces an opening for a one-year, temporary Assistant Professor/Directing position in a dynamic, NAST?accredited theatre arts program, beginning August 16, 2009. The successful candidate will teach courses in the directing sequence, Script Analysis for the Theatre, and courses in acting as needed; advise majors in the Bachelor of Arts ? Drama major; direct in the mainstage production season as assigned; and supervise two senior directing projects.Ithaca College is an independent, four-year comprehensive college with a student population of approximately 6,000 undergraduate and 400 graduate students. It is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of Central New York. The Department of Theatre Arts offers 120 courses to 260 majors within five degree programs: B.A. in Drama; B.F.A. in acting, musical theatre, and theatrical production arts (with concentrations in technical production or design); B.S. in theatre arts management. Dance and theatre minors are also offered. The department, which presents six major productions per year, employs 19 full time faculty, several continuing part-time faculty, and eight staff members.
Qualifications: M.F.A. or PhD in Directing required. Teaching experience at the college level (preferably in BFA degree programs) and professional experience preferred.