Austin ISD is hiring Transformative Teachers
We're hiring Transformative Teachers to leverage their expertise and innovation to support student growth and achievement at three of our District-led Restart middle schools: Dobie Middle School, Webb Middle School, and Burnet Middle School.
We’re hosting special Transformative Teacher hiring events!
Learn more about the opportunities available at Dobie, Webb, and Burnet, meet with Austin ISD Leadership to learn more about the Transformative Teacher opportunity, and potentially interview and be hired on the spot!
May 14 & 15, 5–7 p.m.
Austin ISD Central Office • 4000 S. IH 35 Frontage Rd. Austin, TX 78704
FAQS
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Transformative Teachers must
- have more than three years of experience as a certified core classroom teacher (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and Special Education)
- be highly effective with excellent appraisals & high student growth rates,
- and have high expectations and a passion for supporting middle school students.
Teachers are identified as effective based on a statistical analysis of student assessment growth data along with administrator observations, and subsequently invited to apply to teach at a restart campus.
Current Austin ISD Teachers demonstrating student growth in the top 20% district-wide are eligible to apply for Transformative Teacher positions. (SAS EVAAS)
Teachers from outside the district who have at least three years of experience, hold a TIA Distinction, and have a proven track record of success working in high-needs schools will be invited to apply as a Transformative Teacher.
Transformative Teachers leverage
- rigorous, evidence-based instructional practices to accelerate student achievement, particularly in underperforming schools.
- They demonstrate a deep understanding of curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy, and use data to inform instruction, close learning gaps, and promote academic excellence for all students.
- They are committed to continuous professional growth, fostering a culture of high academic expectations, and contributing to systemic change by modeling reflective practice, instructional leadership, and collaborative problem-solving within the school community.
- They are data-driven, reflective, and resilient—capable of building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and helping shift school culture toward high expectations and collective efficacy.
- $15,000 annual stipend for core classroom teachers with an additional $5,000 if the teacher holds a TIA designation.
- $7,000 annual stipend for bilingual-certified and special education-certified teachers serving in bilingual or special education classrooms.
TIA-designated teachers are eligible for the following allotments:
| School | Recognized | Exemplary | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb | $7,182 | $14,364 | $25,941 |
| Dobie | $6,947 | $13,895 | $25,158 |
| Burnet | $6,918 | $13,836 | $25,060 |
Yes, campus professional and administrative positions are eligible for the following annual stipends:
- Principal - $25,000
- Assistant Principal - $15,000
- Counselors - $8,000
- Content Interventionists & Instructional Coaches - $10,000
- Non-CORE classroom teachers & Librarians- $8,000
- The stipend is contingent upon meeting additional requirements as part of the campus turnaround plan. A Transformative Teacher will continue to receive the stipend as long as the school demonstrates progress and meets the requirements of the campus turnaround plan. Should a Restart Campus transition into utilizing a Charter School partnership, the stipend will continue to be paid for the duration of the 2025-26 school year or until the transition to the charter partner is complete.
- Should a Charter School partnership occur, all efforts will be made to ensure teachers are placed in qualifying teaching positions within Austin ISD.