How to Find a Teaching Job in Austin, Texas

The Austin, Texas, metropolitan area contains 14 school districts covering both public and private schools, according to the Texas Education Agency. Teachers applying for jobs in Austin must hold a bachelor's degree, complete a teacher preparation program, pass the state certification exam, submit a state application and pass a fingerprint check. You can use four types of resources to find teaching jobs in Austin.

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  Check with the Texas Education Agency. The Texas Education Agency publishes a job board with listings in all of the school districts in the Austin area, with links to each individual district for more information and links for submitting an application. In addition to listing Austin's school districts, the TEA web portal also lists private schools, including schools for the deaf, blind or disabled.

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  Contact a specific Austin school or school district directly. If you want to work for a particular school or school district in Austin, check the district's human resources portal, call the district's recruiter or connect with the school's principal. Austin Independent School District, one of Austin's school districts within the city limits, posts open positions online and provides online applications, benefits information and salary schedules.

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  Ask the Texas State Teachers Association for help. The TSTA links to job banks on its website and provides a toll-free telephone line (877-ASK-TSTA) to help you find a teaching job in Austin. Association resources for teachers looking for work include advice on contracts and at-will employment, networking events and links to state licensure, certification and employment portals.

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  Check newspapers and community resources. City and community newspapers like the Austin Statesman and the Austin Chronicle publish classified ads for teaching jobs in Austin schools. Most major publications in Austin offer classified employment ads in both print and online versions. Community portals like Craigslist and Austin career portals for sites like Monster, Indeed and CareerBuilder also offer specific sections dedicated to teaching jobs in Austin. Search these listings for specific schools, grade levels or subjects that are specialty areas for you.