Alief Independent School District is offering a unique opportunity for individuals in the Houston area looking to transition into a career in education. With a starting salary of $51,500, the Associate Teacher Pathway program allows career-changers with a bachelor's degree to become certified teachers without the need to return to school full-time. This program, supported by the Texas Education Agency's Alternative Certification Programs (ACPs), enables participants to teach as paid interns while fulfilling certification requirements. Alief ISD is among 19 ACP programs in Houston, out of a total of 103 across Texas. Eligibility criteria include a bachelor's degree with passing grades in English and math courses, official college transcripts, and enrollment in an ACP upon agreement with Alief ISD. The program requires a $50 enrollment fee, with additional costs for transcript requests. Prospective participants can learn more by visiting the Alief ISD Center for Talent Development on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-1pm or 4pm-6pm until August 28th, 2025.