- HISD Office of Talent
- Teaching Overview
- Student Observations
Becoming a Student Observer in HISD
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Thank you for your interest in conducting the observation hours required by your Educator Preparation Program in Houston ISD. Follow the instructions below to initiate a student observer criminal background check before reporting to an HISD campus. The process can take up to two weeks from submission to final approval.
REQUIRED: A signed approval form from either an ACP, college, or university program stating the need to complete observation hours or field experience is required.
*Failure to upload the required form will eliminate the application from consideration.
Phase 1: Complete the online application-
Log in to the account
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Under 'Vacancy Desired' click 'In Category:'
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Select 'Student Observer'
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Click 'Search'
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Select 'JobID: 105715 Student Observer 2022-2023'
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Upload the required program observation or field experience approval in the 'Supplemental Document' section
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Click 'Finish and Submit'
*If a student observer has previously created an account with HISD, the same account should be used to apply for student observations.
Phase 2: Criminal Background Check-
The background check can take up to 2 weeks to complete.
Phase 3: Approval-
A status communication will be sent from TeacherRecruitment@HoustonISD.org.
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The email confirmation should be provided by the student observer to the campus staff as proof of district approval.
Phase 4: Find a Campus-
Upon approval, student observers may contact any HISD campus to complete observations.
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