As Houston ISD begins the school year on Monday, it faces a shortage of about 47 teachers, including 12 special education roles. This marks a significant improvement from the over 10,000 vacancies at the end of the last school year. To address the gap, the district has hired approximately 850 uncertified teachers, who will work under a two-year certification program. Despite multiple job fairs, challenges remain in filling specialized positions like ROTC and career tech roles due to applicant qualifications and background issues. The impact of previous job eliminations on these vacancies is unclear.
HISD set to Begin School Year with a Few Dozen Teacher Vacancies
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