Arlington ISD District Select Program

What is the District Select Program?

District Select candidates are degreed Classroom Assistants pursuing a teaching certification. They may be hired in a Classroom Assistant position in which they may ultimately be hired as a teacher of record upon obtaining certification from an Alternative Certification Program (ACP). The District Select program participants are Classroom Assistants whose alternative certification fees are sponsored by Arlington ISD. In return, candidates agree to serve at least 3 years with Arlington ISD in a high-needs content area.

Who can be considered for the District Select Program?

Candidates:

With at least a Bachelor’s degree and meet ACP requirements
Who have been hired into a Classroom Assistant position with AISD
Who are enrolled or will be enrolled in a AISD approved ACP
Who do not hold an Intern Certificate
Who receive a nomination from their principal
Who are pursuing a certification in a high needs content area

What are the available AISD District Select Programs?

Enrollment Fee Information: UTA Alternative Certification Program for Teachers

For candidates who enroll with UTA Alternative Certification Program for Teachers, no enrollment fee is required. For candidates assigned to the AISD District Select cohort by first being admitted to the program through the initial hiring process, participants will pay no enrollment fee to UTA, as the district has already covered fees for program enrollment and participation.

Enrollment Fee Information: Texas Teachers of Tomorrow

For candidates who enroll with Texas Teachers first and pay their own Enrollment Fee before being admitted to the AISD's District Select program, Texas Teachers will refund the fee once candidates are in a HIRED teaching status (on an Intern Certificate). For candidates assigned to the AISD District Select cohort by first being admitted to the program through the initial hiring process, there will be no enrollment fee paid to Texas Teachers, as the district has already covered that fee as part of the program.

Please contact Miranda Borchers at mborcher@aisd.net with any questions.

District Select Application

When is the Enrollment Period?

2026-2027 Enrollment Begins:

May 12, 2026 - November 20, 2026
- *or till spots have been filled*

Steps for Enrolling in the Program

STEP 1	Secure a Classroom Assistant position. If you are not currently an Arlington ISD Classroom Assistant, please apply at www.aisd.net/jobs and review the list of current openings. You may reach out to the campus admin directly expressing your interest in working at their campus.
STEP 2	Once you have completed the following requirements, you may be eligible for the District Select program. Secure a Classroom Assistant position Complete the full hiring process Sign Offer Letter and Job Description Pass Background Check Attend New Hire Orientation
STEP 3	Once you are an Arlington ISD Classroom Assistant, your principal may submit a nomination for you to be part of the District Select program.
STEP 4	Once HR receives your nomination, you may apply to the District Select program. If accepted into the District Select program, a HR representative will follow up with the next steps. Please note, your application will not be reviewed till HR has received a nomination from your principal.
STEP 5	You will be asked to sign the District Select Reciprocal Agreement and apply to an AISD-approved Alternative Certification Program (University of Texas at Arlington Alternative Certification Program for Teachers or Texas Teachers of Tomorrow) and become fully enrolled. The agreement will be provided to you by a HR representative.
STEP 6	Once you have completed the following requirements, you will officially be added to the District Select Program. Hired as a Arlington ISD Classroom Assistant Accepted into the Arlington ISD District Select program Accepted into an Arlington ISD approved ACP partner