CLINICAL TEACHER - Fall 2026

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking a Clinical Teacher for Fall 2026. The position requires a bachelor's degree and involves supporting student teachers with diverse needs. Responsibilities include maintaining positive interactions with students and cooperating teachers, following established guidelines, and participating in school responsibilities. This role emphasizes punctual attendance and active participation in all school activities to foster a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth and development.
• Ability to work with diverse ethnic groups.
• Willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Commitment to stay current with developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students and faculty positively.
• Participate in school activities and duties.
• Maintain punctual attendance.
• Follow cooperating teacher instructions.

Skills

Child growth/development knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - CLINICAL TEACHER - Fall 2026 (26000061)

Job Description

CLINICAL TEACHER - Fall 2026 - ( 26000061 )

Description

Thank you for choosing Dallas ISD for your student teaching assignment.

This application is for students enrolled in a university program (EPP) and in need of observation or clinical hours for their preparation program. Alternative Certification candidates recommended by the program to complete a clinical teaching assignment may also use this application to request a clinical teaching placement.

For eligibility questions, contact the Student Teacher Coordinators at [e-mail].

• Become an integral part of the instructional staff at your schools. Accept willingly duties commensurate with your role as a teacher. This may include in‑service and parent conferences, supervisory duties (i.e., cafeteria duty, hall duty, etc.), as well as extra‑curricular activities.

Maintain a receptive attitude toward your cooperating teachers. They have volunteered to share their knowledge and experience with you as their contribution to the profession. They are your immediate supervisors in all school activities, so follow their instructions and advice.

Student teachers are expected to partake in the responsibilities and obligations, curricular and auxiliary, of their cooperating teachers. Obtain a copy of the teacher policy manual for your school, and study it thoroughly. You are expected to follow those procedures and to obey those rules and regulations as if you are one of the faculty.

Be a positive role model for your students. Exhibit good manners, habits, behavior, and language. Present the best possible image, starting with professional dress and appearance.

Comply with all reasonable requests made by your cooperating teacher, including helping with routine tasks, attending meetings, correcting papers, etc.

Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus‑based employees/campus‑based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus‑based personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics

Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups

Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills required to meet the goals of the position

Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form

Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities

Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying; some stooping, bending, and kneeling; limited exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H

Dallas Independent School District, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

Work Locations

Linus D Wright Dallas ISD School Administration Building 9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY Dallas 75231