Portrait of an Educator

At West ISD, our goal is to identify, attract, and retain high-quality teachers and staff who will serve, lead, and grow as effective members of the district's teaching and learning community.

West ISD educators are:

DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Exhibit the highest standard of character and professionalism
• Identify student needs based on a variety of assessments and data
• Provide for learning differences in planning, lesson delivery, and assessment development

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS

• Communicate and maintain high expectations for learners
• Go above and beyond to ensure parents and students are informed
• Build positive relationships with school, students, and community
• Collaborate with peers at the campus, district, and community on an ongoing basis

• Seek professional learning opportunities to enhance instruction and remain current
• Commit to district expectations
• Integrate current technology within classroom instruction
• Engage in innovative strategies while reflecting on student performance
• Make decisions with children as the first priority