Career and School Info for Middle School Teachers in Texas

Schools Concentrating On Middle School Teachers

• Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at LSCS, Colin College, Austin Community College District, and The University of Texas.

Fastest Response From Schools

• Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.

Student Body

• Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Dallas Christian, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Paul Quinn College, and UTEP.
• Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Paul Quinn College, Huston - Tillotson, El Paso Community College, and Houston Baptist.
• Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Lee College, University of Dallas, Arlington Baptist, and University of the Incarnate Word.

School Setting

• Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of University of Dallas, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Southwestern Adventist University, and Trinity University.
• Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Arlington Baptist, Schreiner University, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and Austin College.

Excellence

• SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Trinity University, Austin College, The University of Texas, and University of Dallas.
• % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Hardin - Simmons, Paul Quinn College, and Houston Baptist.
• Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Trinity University, Arlington Baptist, Austin College, and Southwestern Adventist University.

Working as a Middle School Teachers in Texas

Middle school teachers are responsible for educating the youth by following the national and state level standards. They help students identify their goals and develop interests in special areas like math, English, science, or music. They act not simply as educators, but also as coaches and facilitators. They are also the role models for their students. Read a detailed Middle School Teachers job description and schools overview.

Middle school teachers may find useful career related resources at The Middle School Educator Preparation Association.

State Requirements

Teachers, including middle school teachers, are required to obtain a Certification of Educators in Texas (EXCET). A written examination is part of the requirements for this certification. For more details on all the requirements, visit the state's State Board for Educator Certification.