3rd - 5th Grade Teacher

Position: 3rd - 5th Grade Teacher (2026-2027)
Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Conditions of Employment

* I hold certification for the position I seek with this application in the State of Texas (if applicable).

* I understand that upon recommendation for employment, I must provide my official transcript(s) and service record (if applicable).

* I authorize any Rockwall ISD hiring agent to conduct a background investigation, reinvestigation or continuous evaluation to obtain any information relating to my activities from individuals, schools, employers, criminal justice agencies or other sources of information. This information may include, but not limited to, my academic achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history and criminal history record information.

* I understand that I may be required to submit to a fingerprint background check at my own expense before employment or at anytime during employment.

* I can provide legal verification of my legal right to work in the United States of America.

* I hereby authorize Rockwall ISD to verify any and all references provided by me and hold the District and any other 3rd party harmless for the information provided.

* I certify there are not misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers. All entries made by me are true, complete and correct. I understand if hired, I may be discharged if the information provided by me contains any misrepresentations, falsifications or if any material information has been omitted.

* I understand and agree that if employed, I may be required to submit to alcohol and/or drug testing at any time where there is reasonable suspicion or post accident (for drivers), or when it is suspected that I may have an impairment that interferes with my ability to perform essential job duties and/or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of myself or others.

Such test(s) will be required at the discretion of Rockwall Independent School District and consistent with Board policy and applicable law. Refusal to take the required test may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

* I understand and agree that, if employed, the District may be required to provide information related to the criminal history of, or alleged misconduct by, an applicant for or holder of a certificate or permit issued by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) pursuant to Texas Education Code 21.006 and 19 TAC 249.14, and I consent to the release of my personal information to SBEC in order to comply with this requirement.

General Questions

* Have you ever worked for Rockwall ISD?

* If you answered yes, please provide your previous position(s) in the District and dates of employment.

* Are you a TRS (Texas Retirement System) retiree?

* If you answered yes, are you subject to the pension surcharge for reported retirees?

* Please indicate any languages (other than English) that you can fluently read or speak.

* Are you ESL (English as a Second Language) certified?

* If you answered no, do you agree to become ESL certified by March 1st if recommended for employment?

* What instructional strategies do you use to engage all students in the learning process?

* How do you determine student success?

* How will your students know you care about them?

* Have you previously been employed by or acted as a service provider, or are you currently employed by or currently acting as a service provider for a public or private school?

* Do you consent for the release of your prior employment records? Pursuant to TEC 22A.055, a person applying for employment with or who will act as a service provider for an educational entity must consent for release of the person's employment records.

* Have you been convicted of, or have you pled guilty or no contest to, a felony offense? Answering 'yes' to this question alone will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

* Have you been convicted of, or have you pled guilty or no contest to, a misdemeanor offense involving moral turpitude? For purposes of this question, "moral turpitude" is improper conduct including but not limited to the following: dishonesty; fraud; deceit; theft; misrepresentation; deliberate violence; base, vile, or depraved acts; drug or alcohol related offenses; or acts constituting abuse or neglect under the Texas Family Code, 261.001.

Answering 'yes' to this question alone will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

* Have you ever received a written reprimand?

* Have you ever left a school district during the school year for any reasons other than medical?

* Have you ever been placed on administrative leave with or without pay?

* Have you ever been terminated, non-renewed, or discharged from a public or private…