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Alumni Educators

EMS Seeks Alumni Educators
$5,000 Signing Bonus | $60,200 Base Pay | Rewarding Career

EMS ISD is offering a $5,000 signing bonus to alumni who return to the district to begin or continue their education career. Applicants who meet the requirements below are also welcome to apply.

  • attended a traditional university-based educator preparation program 
  • and are fully certified according to the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC). 

or

  • completed an alternative certification-based educator preparation program 
  • fully certified according to the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC)
  • If at time of hire the qualified alumni candidate is finishing their alternative certification program, they are still eligible for the signing bonus after they have obtained a standard Texas teacher certificate.

A Great Place to Teach

Teachers who meet the requirements listed above will receive:

  • a $5,000 signing bonus.

Additionally, EMS ISD offers to all educators:

  • $60,200 base pay
  • Full medical benefits
  • Advancement opportunities

Take the Next Step

Are you interested in teaching with EMS ISD? Are you an alum who qualifies for this program? Take the next step and email the Executive Director of Human Resources, Dr. Maria Gamell at mgamell@ems-isd.net.

Are you a current EMS ISD student interested in the Education and Training program? Visit the Hollenstein Career and Technology website to learn more.

Education and Training students, program teachers and Hollenstein Director pose for a photo

EMS2Teach Program


Program Graduates Guaranteed an Interview

Students who completed the Education and Training program through the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center are guaranteed an interview as part of the EMS2Teach program.

Pictured are students who completed the Education and Training program at HCTC in 2021. Students signed letters of intent to interview for a teaching position with EMS ISD after college graduation.  

Maritza Zaragoza

Meet EMS ISD's First EMS2Teach Qualifier

"My teachers from EMS had a significant impact on me, and now it's my turn to serve my community and make the same positive impact on my students."

- Maritza Zaragoza, fourth grade teacher at Willow Creek Elementary & first EMS2Teach qualifier

Maritza Zaragoza has experienced several “firsts” in her life. As an EMS ISD alumna, she was a part of the first fifth-grade class to attend Parkview Elementary when it opened. Additionally, she is a member of the first freshman class to attend Chisholm Trail High School. This Class of 2016 CTHS graduate also is a first-generation college graduate. 

Now, Zaragoza is the first alum to benefit from the district’s EMS2Teach program. Learn more about Maritza inside the article, First Generation College Grad Returns to Teach in EMS.