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Human Resources

Welcome to The Varnett Public School Careers Portal! If you do not see an open position that matches your qualifications at this time, please check back as we are growing and would love to consider you for future openings.
 
The Varnett Public School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law, The Varnett Public School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
 
To apply to a current opening, or an applicant pool, submit all correspondence including your cover letter, resume, and application through The Varnett Public School Employment Opportunities portal. Please no emails or phone calls to submit your candidacy or show interest.
 
Jo Helen Wells, Acting Chief of Staff
Andrea Simon, Human Resources Specialist
Join Our Team!

Grow Your Own Program

At The Varnett Public School District, we provide you with the tools you need to succeed. As a leading Charter School District in the greater Houston Area, we are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining effective teachers. Application to this program required. Send information requests to [email protected] include in the subject line "Grow Your Own Program Info Request".

Come join us now!

 

Grow Your Own:

The Grow Your Own (GYO) program gives The Varnett Public School the ability and resources to help VPS paraprofessionals, aides, and substitutes transition into teaching roles. 

Benefits:

  • Discount code provided for the registration fee
  • Capturing Kids’ Hearts - Professional development
  • Blended coursework/additional coursework support
  • Assistance in finding a position
  • Informational sessions
  • Two-year mentorship

 Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a 2.5 GPA or above. (Health Science Technology and Trades & Industrial Education certifications are exempt from the bachelor’s degree requirement)
  • Official University Transcripts (must be verified in the US)
  • Acceptance into Teachworthy, Alternative certification Program (ACP)

 

Teachworthy and Assessment Costs:

  1. Training & Enrollment Fee: $195 - Varnett employees who participate in the Grow Your Own program may have their enrollment fee waived with Teachworthy.
  2. Internship Cost: Paid over your first 9 months of teaching ($220 per paycheck)
  3. Exam Cost: $118.87 Per Exam

Steps to Achieving a Teacher Certification:

Steps to Achieving a Teacher Certification

Definition of terms:

  • ACP - Alternative Certification Program.
  • Internship - ACP candidate’s first year of teaching under the supervision of a certified field trainer.
  • Observation hours - Observing educators within the classroom and/or online.
  • Student teaching - One semester of teaching under the supervision of a certified teacher and guidance from a field trainer instead of an internship.
  • Field trainer - An educator from the ACP program who observes and supports teacher growth.
  • TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards.
  • PPR - Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
  • edTPA - Educational Teacher Performance Assessment

 

Accredited ACP programs:

(There are various ACP programs available in Texas. It is important to choose one that fits your individual needs.)

 

Certification requirements + PPR/edTPA (TExES, PPR) :

Pre-K - 6th Grade

  • EC-6
  • Science of Teaching Reading (new Jan 1, 2021)
  • ESL supplemental

Middle School

  • Core subjects 4-8
  • 4-8 Math
  • 4-8 Science
  • 4-8 ELAR + ESL + Science of Teaching Reading
  • 4-8 Social Studies
  • 4-8 ELAR and Social Studies + ESL + Science of Teaching Reading
  • 4-8 Math and Science

High School

  • 7-12 ELAR + ESL
  • 7-12 content area

 

Contact Information:

Andrea Simon, Human Resources Specialist and Student Teacher Partner

Email Address: [email protected]

Phone: 713-726-7612 Ext. 112

 For additional information on available programs, please visit www.tea.state.tx.us and select "Becoming a Texas Teacher.”