security officer

maintenance mechanic

operations coordinator

Denton Independent School District

I am in a friendly environment not only for my students but also for parents and school staff. I felt accountable when my students succeed in their learning and also when they feel confident in their social skills. I believe I learned that we are an important part of a community, and we need each other to be successful especially in regard to our students' academic goals and emotional wellbeing. I managed several students' needs and qualifications in my caseload each year, especially in the last five years of being in the same school. I was the team lead of our special education team, the teacher of record for student in Functional Life Skills when their teacher was no longer in our campus, and I have been leading student teachers taking their internship in the campuses I have been teaching. As a Bilingual (in English and Spanish) I used my language skills to help our community to communicate their needs. I have advocated for our school community when needed and I created a workplace culture with them. The hardest part of my job will be to say goodbye once I will retire. The most enjoyable part of my job is to see the smiles in my students and non-students who asked me for help and who feel comfortable having a conversion with me. I will miss being around my colleagues and school staff since I built a very good relationship with each and every member who have been working in the same place I was. I feel very accomplished by leaving a path and learning so many things for the people who shared paths with me as well.

A typical workday is rather busy as soon as you walk through the door. It has a really awesome family environment. I learned that despite the situations that you may face in the workplace, professionalism is highly necessary. The management in the past could have definitely been a little less biased, however, it is definitely improving. For the most part, I love the people that I work with. Just like family, we have ups and downs. At the end, we pull together.
Because I service so many different people and work environments, the hardest thing about my job was transitioning from one entity to the next. However, the fact that I can do it, is why I am so good at my job. The most enjoyable part of my job is keeping me on my toes. I have always been a spirit of challenge and I love being busy. At the end of the day, it makes you proud that despite how ambitious the day was, the fact that you got through it with success, is empowering.

Working as an ESD Instructor for Denton ISD has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The district truly prioritizes both student success and staff support, creating an environment where educators feel valued and empowered. The leadership team is approachable and committed to providing the resources and training needed to grow professionally.

What stands out most is the strong sense of community. Collaboration among staff is encouraged, and there is a shared commitment to helping every student thrive. Denton ISD does an excellent job of fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere, where both students and educators can reach their full potential.

Overall, Denton ISD is a fantastic place to work, especially for those who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in education.

Daily interaction with colleagues and students
Co-ordination of multi-discpline team for special education clients
Professional interactions wiht colleagues,clients and clients' families
Managed one to two para-professionals (aides)
All co-workers strived for excellence in education for our students
The most difficult part of the job was the paperwork that comes with a special education job and meeting deadlines.
The most enjoyable part of the job was interacting with the students, making education fun for a population of failure oriented and at risk students and seeing the light bulb come on when they finally understood a concept I was teaching.

A typical work day for me was preparing and cutting up various fruits and vegetables, making sandwiches, preparing an cooking hot food for the day. We would then serve the children that would come through the lunch line. I learned a lot about different types of food, how to prepare them and cook them and the proper temperatures for cooking and keeping various foods warm. The management was really good and professional, she was really fun, nut strict in a good way. There wasn't really anything that I would consider hard about the job. The most enjoyable part of the job was definitely getting to interact with the children in line.

This job is mainly for retirees and college students.  The hours allow for classes and time with family, but the pay is poor at best.  The manager I had at the time would constantly threaten me with my job because I had to take on a second job to save money for college and make ends meet.  He would tell me that it was one or the other, not both.  The second job was actually approved both by the manager in question as well as my direct supervisor.  It only became an issue because other people were quiting or not showing up to work.

As a substitute teacher, I arrive at school at the designated time and go to my assigned duty area or to the classroom after checking in.  I locate the lesson plans for the day and any materials needed.  As students arrive, I welcome them and begin with the attendance and then the lesson plans.  Most teachers are very welcoming and helpful, the days go by very fast and the students are attentive and well-behaved.  The hardest part of my job is finding my around a new school.  The most enjoyable part of the job is being with the students.

Limited Opportunities for Growth
Lack of Support from Leadership
Failed to Provide Guidance
Leadership Was Disengaged and Unapproachable
Challenging Work Environment
Serious Safety Concerns for Students and Staff
Neglected Safety Creates Risky Environment
Lack of Accountability Around Safety Issues
Student and Staff Well-Being Overlooked

Working for Denton ISD within Special Education as a Personal Care Assistant to a student on the Autism Spectrum has been a wonderful experience! I was personally asked by a student's mother to apply for the position to work with her son based on my previous experience performing both volunteer and contract work with a social skills non-profit organization in the same city. 
Over the three years with DISD, I have slowly been able work with other grade levels and students who receive Special Education Services, IEP's, and 504 Plans.

THERE IS ONLY ONE R.N. PER SCHOOL IN DISD. CO-WORKERS INCLUDE TEACHERS, SECRETARYS,PRINCIPAL,ETC. WHOM ARE VERY NICE,HELPFUL AND NICE TO WORK WITH. i ONLY SUBSTITUTED AT THIS JOB AS IT WAS ALWAYS MY SECOND OR PRN JOB (SO NO BENEFITS). I HAD MY OWN OFFICE, AND IT WAS BASICALLY LIKE RUNNING MY OWN LITTLE CLINIC. KIDS WOULD COME IN FOR VARIOUS COMPLAINTS, PT. WAS ASSESSED, VITAL SIGNS TAKEN, AND THE APPROPRIATE ACTON WAS TAKE. I ALSO ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS VIA A MAR FOR CHILDREN WHO RECIEVED MEDICATIONS DURING SCHOOL HOURS THAT WERE PRESCRIBED BY A PHYSCIAN.

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