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Wylie ISD Employee Educational Assistance Program

To build strong, stable and diverse educators from within our own community, Wylie ISD is offering an employee educational assistance program. After completing two semesters of work experience in Wylie ISD, every full-time employee is eligible to apply for the Educational Assistance Program through Texas Tech University. Wylie ISD seniors may waive the work provision and apply immediately upon employment with the school district. All programs and/or coursework must be dedicated to the educational field and the betterment of Wylie ISD.

Additional Information

• This is a pre-paid tuition program - if an employee fails a course, they will repay the district for the entire course.
• The employee will be required to submit grades each semester to the Human Resources office before continuing in the program. Note: TTU may require minimum GPA.
• Tuition Only - the employee is responsible for textbooks, fees, or additional costs.
• All employees must meet Texas Tech admission and other university requirements.
• Every program will begin in the fall semester.
• Each program will have an allotted amount of time to complete. If the employee does not complete the coursework in that time, they will be responsible for the remaining cost of completing the degree plan. (We are working with Tech to get the suggested timeframes)
• Upon completion of the degree plan, the employee will remain with Wylie ISD for 3 years. If the employee leaves before the end of the three years, the employee will pay a prorated amount.
• Taxes - the employee will be responsible for the tax burden.

Suggested areas of study (other options available through the College of Education):

Wylie ISD reserves the right to terminate the program’s entirety.

Texas Tech Frequently Asked Questions

First Year teachers are supported throughout the school year in very specific ways. Wylie ISD has created and continues to refine, a Mentor Program to help guide new classroom teachers. First, each first-year teacher is assigned a veteran teacher to act as their mentor. The mentor receives training prior to the school year beginning to better understand their role. They are trained in mentoring strategies, as well as instructional coaching. Mentors are required to meet with a district representative throughout the school year to continue training.

First-Year Teachers are required to attend First Year Teacher Academy throughout the school year with a district representative. Each meeting addresses different topics to help alleviate stress on the first-year teacher. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Classroom Management
• District Policies and Procedures
• Instructional Strategies
• State Testing
• Special Ed/504 Rules and Regulations
• Student Discipline
• Working with a Mentor

In First Year Teacher Academy, first-year teachers are given time to observe other teachers, as well as their mentor. Time is given to ask questions, run through scenarios, and see others in action in areas they feel they may need support. A district representative stays in continual contact with first-year teachers to ensure needs are being met.

Wylie ISD teachers FOSTER HOPE, WELL-BEING and ENGAGEMENT in their classrooms by building positive relationships, exemplifying the values they want to see in their students, making all students feel valued and holding themselves and their students to a high academic standard.

Clinical Teaching

Wylie ISD welcomes clinical teachers during the fall and spring semesters. To request placement, please follow the steps below. All clinical teacher requests are handled through Human Resources. Students or representatives should not contact teachers or principals directly. Review the Clinical Teacher Handbook for more information on our program.

Placement Process

1. Clinical Teacher requests must be made by the university or certification program.
   The request must include:
   • Description of the assignment
   • Certification being sought
   • Preferences for school or grade level
   • Assignment starting and ending dates or total hours required.
2. Complete an online background check for the district.

*Wylie ISD will accept clinical teaching requests for Fall 2023 through August 1, 2023.

Clinical Teachers will attend a district orientation to get an overview of our expectations for them. They will receive a clinical teacher badge at this time. If they begin their clinical teaching before the orientation date, they will need to have their driver's license to receive a visitor's badge at the front office. Please contact Micah Pohlmeier at (972) 429-3063 or Micah.Pohlmeier@wylieisd.net if you have any questions.

Classroom Observers

Classroom Observers are individuals looking to observe in our classrooms to meet state or university requirements before teacher certification. Observers will work directly with the assigned classroom teachers to arrange dates and times to observe. The available dates for observation are as follows:

• Fall semester observation requests need to be submitted between August 12 - November 22, 2024. Fall observations can take place from September 3 to December 13, 2024.
• Spring semester observation requests need to be submitted between January 13 - March 28, 2025. Spring observations can take place from January 21 – April 4, 2025. Due to state testing, we cannot allow observers on campus after April 4, 2025.

*You will receive the classroom teacher assignment via email. Do not contact a teacher or campus principal without an email confirmation from Human Resources. Wylie ISD does not offer classroom observations during the summer.

Observation Request Process

• Complete an Instructional Observation Request Form
• Complete an Online Background Check for the district.
• You will receive an email from HR with your campus and teacher observation information.

Please contact Ashley Hopson at Ashley.Hopson@wylieisd.net if you have any questions regarding classroom observations.

Email HR at HR@wylieisd.net to reset your email address and/or password.

Applications are kept on file for 2 years.

District administrators are able to review and select applicants to interview directly from the online application system.  Applicants are welcome to send a letter of interest and resume via e-mail to the campuses for which they have an interest.

You must view and select a current job opening you are interested in before you have the option to create a new profile.

References are automatically removed from the system after two years. Prior to the two year mark, you are unable to update your references; however, you are welcome to attach additional reference letters to your application.

• Wylie ISD only accepts general applications during the months of March- June. If it is not during those months, and you do not see a position you are interested in, please continue to check our website for future openings.