Dallas Independent School District Employer Reviews

The Individual Evaluation department of DISD was very progressive in that they offered cutting edge continuing education in every area of school psychology. My supervisors were nurturing and encouraging, and my colleagues were usually well prepared and congenial. The hardest part was having so many schools to travel to in the city. The most enjoyable – more...  part was working with Hispanic children and their families, and helping them with their learning, behavioral, and emotional difficulties. – less

Enjoy working with staff
Great managers
Many new aspects of education to be explored

Working with the students., going on field trips, library, gym etc.

I worked for the Dallas Indepenent School District. A typical day involved starting class by having the students do a bellringer activity, which was a recap of the material covered the day before. Then we would go into the lesson on the subject. I gave my students tests to see how much they had learned. The day usually ended with grading papers while – more...  students did some type of indepedent work.
I learned a great deal about the subject matter I taught as well how to manage my classroom, and how students learn.
I got along with most of my co-workers and we really supported each other.
The hardest part of my job was lack of support from the administration. They did not back the teachers on most things. They allowed the students to do whatever they wanted.
The best part of my job was when my students learned a particular concept from my class. I also liked it when they did good on standardized tests. – less

Working as a substitute teacher has its challenges and rewards. The biggest challenge is having students listen. The reward is when a student is having trouble with a subject and you can explain in a way that he understands.

A very exciting and interesting place to work with multi-cultural activities, excellent computer environments to advance your techniques, with professional administrative
staff to help in many ways. Curriculum is very diverse, and courses from cosmotology to auto mechanics makes learning very exciting for the students.Field trips to fun and educational – more...  destinations.Sport from golfing, tennis, wrestling,musical activities,debating teams,gymnastics,excellent math and science clubs,computer graphic design classes and so much more. – less

It is a fulfilling and rewarding place to work. You are given the opportunity to influence multiple lives and give hope to the children of our future. Take pride in the fact that what you are doing is enriching our community.

All teachers are willing to train you and assist you in your journey. I was encouraged to go back to school and use all my potential, which is the reason why I left, to finish my BA.

It was always a learning and challenging experience but, never a dull minute being able to reach out and help youth and families that were dealing with day-to-day issues. Also, responsible for seven other Elementary School campuses and make certain that the campuses was a safe and secure environment for learning. Supervised four other employees and – more...  operate the day to day function of the Youth Action Center and work closely with Administrators. – less

My most rewarding experience is when I worked in the Montessori Magnet schools, Harry Stone Montessori and Dealey Montessori Academy. DISD provided the training for the Montessori Certification and I spent the majority of my teaching days in the rewarding environment where children are motivated to learn and we taught each child on their individual – more...  levels. Once leaving that environment in order to work with older children, the district was not as flexible or supportive. The focus on testing was a detriment to the overall child development and positive energy. Due to the constant changes in the administration, the work climate became quite challenging. I left the district before positive change began to surface. – less

1. i was areading tutor and i was helping the children get better in reading and 2. helping the children with physcial activies and that was different. excersing but the children loved it when i got out there with them

Coaching Assistant
Dallas Independent School District -
Dallas, TX

August 2009 to Present

Essential duties are to assist in training athletes in area assigned, evaluate and study game films and opponents, assistant in preparing and teaching of the weekly game plan, arranging practice field equipment and preparing practice fields, equipment and preparing – more...  practice fields, equipment handout, coordinate daily schedule, attend coaching clinics and contributes to establishment of team and individual goals, and perform other duties as assigned. Other duties assigned to me have been the responsibility of Head Coach for the Freshman Football team, Varsity wide receiver coach, and Girl's Track Team. – less