Killeen Schools

Killeen ISD is a renowned school district for educating children and a wonderful place to teach and refine your skills as a teacher. The school district offers exceptional teaching opportunities at schools across Killeen, Fort Hood, Harker Heights, and Nolanville. Working at Killeen ISD allows you to explore new realms in the field of education. Listed below are some reasons that make Killeen ISD a great place to work: Benefits to Teachers: Being a teacher in the Killeen ISD offers benefits like competitive salaries and stipends, mentorship programs, annual supplemental pay for teacher supplies, an employee assistance program, week-long spring break and Thanksgiving break, a two-week Christmas break and access to a Teacher Media Center. Community Involvement: The Killeen ISD Alumni Association organizes an annual Purpose fundraiser within the KISD and its surrounding areas. The funds are used to provide scholarship opportunities to students. This allows the employees to experience co

Advancement Via Individual Determination refers to research-based strategies and curriculum to assist the development of critical thinking, literacy, and math skills among students in elementary, secondary and higher education. AVID was established 35 years ago to train educators to adopt methodologies required for skill development of students. AVID’s mission is to provide an equal opportunity to prepare students for success in pursuing college degrees or careers. The program focuses on providing additional support to mid-performing students at the risk of under-achievement to improve their chances of academic success. Benefits of AVID Program: AVID may help students attain academic success by teaching skills and behaviors aimed at the same. It creates a positive environment for students and provides intensive support via tutorials. AVID promotes self-motivation among students to believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their academic goals. Middle and high school AVID students