Dallas ISD is looking for CDL bus drivers, custodians, food service assistants, security officers, and other operations positions. If you know of anyone who might be interested, encourage them to attend the district’s Fall 2024 Operations Hiring Event on Nov. 14.
The hiring event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Turney W. Leonard Governance & Training Center, located at 5151 Samuell Blvd. Applicants will have the opportunity to learn more about the district and its hiring process. Hiring managers will be on-site to conduct interviews, while volunteers will offer assistance with the application process. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights into working for Dallas ISD.
Job seekers interested in participating can register online here, but walk-in registrations will also be accepted at the event. To learn more about the job fair and available positions, job seekers can contact the recruitment coordinator, Kristal Garcia, at 972-925-4294 or krgarcia@dallasisd.org
Starting Nov. 20, several apps will be blocked on district issued devices in accordance with state law. Blocking these apps will also enhance security on district devices.
Senate Bill 1893, adopted during the 88th state legislative session, prohibits the use of certain social media applications and services on governmental entity devices and Government Code Chapter 620 requires governmental entities, such as school districts, to ban the software products or apps listed below.
Dallas ISD has been blocking the social media app TikTok from district devices and networks as required by state law since Jan. 27, 2023. The ban that goes into effect on Nov. 20 extends the number of covered applications to those below.
Any subsidiary or affiliate of an entity listed above.
Team members can continue using these apps on their personal devices and networks. Your understanding and partnership as the district complies with state law requirements is appreciated. If you have any questions, contact ITSecurity@dallasisd.org.
Are you new to the district, haven’t had your headshot taken before, or simply in need of an updated headshot? Now is your opportunity. Signups for the quarterly headshot session are now open.
In an effort to meet the growing photography needs of the district, the district’s photographer will offer a professional headshot week with two dates available per calendar quarter. The quarterly sessions will be the only times available for headshots, so don’t miss this opportunity.
Dallas ISD team members are invited to sign up for the upcoming professional headshot sessions on Monday, Nov. 18, or Tuesday, Nov. 19. Hurry, as spots are limited and fill up fast.
The photo sessions will take place at the Linus D. Wright Central Administration Building, 9400 N. Central Expressway, on the 12th floor, suite 1200. The photo will only take a few minutes.
Who can sign up:
Central team members
Campus principals
Executive directors
Associate superintendents
Chiefs and deputy chiefs
Board of Trustees
The district photographer is unable to photograph team members in group photos or accommodate any on-location requests of headshots outside of the scheduled times.
Having a photo taken can be stressful for some. The district photographer will take great care to help you look your best by helping you pose, selecting your best headshot, and providing basic retouching on the finished image.
Reserve your spot for the quarter three session by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13. Additional instructions will be emailed to those who sign up a few days ahead of the session.
As a measure to continue enhancing the district’s cybersecurity, starting during the Thanksgiving break and continuing through winter break, Educational Technology will be deleting any SharePoint sites that have not been used in over a year.
Team members who have important documents or information in SharePoint sites that they have not used recently should access them before the break to avoid deletion or to move these documents and information to another location, such as a Google drive.
Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11 to honor all veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Dereck Enderle, who is a veteran as well as an agricultural science teacher and campus military liaison at Seagoville High School, reminds everyone that honoring veterans also means honoring and remembering their families. He writes about Military Family Month.
November is also recognized as Military Family Month, a time to celebrate and honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of military families across the nation. These families play a vital role in supporting our service members, often facing unique challenges and uncertainties that come with military life.
The sacrifices made by military families are significant. Frequent relocations, long separations during deployments, and the constant adjustment to new environments can take a toll. Despite these challenges, military families demonstrate remarkable adaptability and courage, embodying the spirit of service and commitment.
During Military Family Month, communities, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to acknowledge and support the needs of military families. This can include hosting events, providing resources, or simply expressing gratitude for their service. Initiatives like family support programs, counseling services, and community outreach can make a meaningful difference in their lives.
As we honor Military Family Month, let us remember the families behind the uniforms. Their strength and sacrifices deserve our recognition and support, not just in November, but year-round. By coming together to uplift military families, we can foster a stronger, more supportive community for those who serve our country.
Substitute teachers play a vital role in the daily work of educating all students for success, and their efforts are recognized during Substitute Educators Day on Nov. 22.
Whether they are retired teachers or those who have an interest in education, substitutes provide a critical link in the education of children in public schools by stepping in when a regular classroom teacher is absent to provide continued quality education to children on a temporary basis.
Please, use this form to nominate an amazing substitute that has a special love for teaching, is planning to become a teacher, or is a retired teacher with a remarkable story. Nominations will be accepted through Nov. 11. Dallas ISD’s Substitute Office will review nominations and one or more may be featured in The Beat.
And don’t forget to thank and celebrate the substitutes at your school the week of Nov. 18 and, especially, on Nov. 22.
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.
One of the most prominent Native Americans today is Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, who made history when she became the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. She is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and a 35th generation New Mexican.
Haaland grew up in a military family; her father was a 30-year combat Marine who was awarded the Silver Star Medal for saving six lives in Vietnam, and her mother was a Navy veteran who served as a federal employee for 25 years at the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She attended 13 public schools before graduating from Highland High School in Albuquerque.
As a single mother, Haaland struggled to put herself through college. At the age of 28, she enrolled at the University of New Mexico where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English. Later, she earned her J.D. from UNM Law School. Haaland ran her own small business producing and canning Pueblo Salsa, served as a tribal administrator at San Felipe Pueblo, and became the first woman elected to the Laguna Development Corporation Board of Directors, overseeing business operations of the second largest tribal gaming enterprise in New Mexico. She successfully advocated for the Laguna Development Corporation to create policies and commitments to environmentally friendly business practices.
Haaland is one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress where she focused on environmental justice, climate change, missing and murdered indigenous women, and family-friendly policies.
Are there any Native American team members or traditions you would like to see featured in The Beat during November? Email us at staffnews@dallasisd.org.
Life has come full circle for Diana Nuñez, who attended Dallas ISD magnet schools, since she was appointed executive director in the Office of Transformation and Innovation over the One Centers, which handle the application process for the district’s more than 100 specialty schools and programs.
“My brothers and sisters, we all went through the academy and magnet system,” she said. “My children attended [George Bannerman] Dealey and [William B.] Travis, so I understand the parent side of things in a unique way.”
Her personal experience will be helpful because Nuñez has had to hit the ground running since starting in her new position at the end of September because the districtwide event—Discover Dallas ISD—that kicks off the application window for the 2025-2026 school year takes place Nov. 9 at Fair Park. Nuñez said she is fortunate to have a great team in place that is outstanding at collaboration, takes ownership and has supported her during the transition into the new role.
“I am so excited to collaborate with the community for Discover,” Nuñez said. “We have registrars ready to help parents fill out applications, and principals ready to highlight their schools.”
Nuñez is also excited about a new feature in this year’s Discover—the inclusion of legacy schools, which are the schools within students’ attendance zones. All these schools will be at the event so families can explore the opportunities they have to offer from elementary through high school and fill out a transfer application if they are interested, Nuñez said.
“By having the legacy schools also at the event, we are bringing back pride, tradition, connection with the community, connection with the families to show them they can come back to their roots and find opportunities,” she said.
Nuñez is finding her own opportunities in her new role. After 25 years in the district, she is working in a new side of school administration. After being a teacher, she worked as a principal at Arcadia Park Elementary School, Dallas Environmental Science Academy and W.H. Adamson High School before becoming an executive director over the W.W. Samuell and Seagoville elementary schools and then the Seagoville vertical team.
For Nuñez, who earned a doctorate in 2022 and holds a superintendent’s certification, helping families find the best fit education for their children and enrolling them in Dallas ISD gives her the chance to lead districtwide systems and use the skills she gained working in all levels of School Leadership in new ways.
Recently, she helped a parent submit paperwork by reaching out to the campus and giving the executive director for that school a heads up about the issue, she said. They got the issue resolved quickly because she knew who to contact and what steps to take from her time as a principal and as an executive director.
“I still get to interact with schools in a different way but also with parents, helping them navigate the process,” she said. “It’s a blessing to be able to help and have the insight to be of help.”
Cybersecurity is a topic that affects everyone at work and in our personal lives. Being aware of what is in your inbox and not clicking on emails without making sure they are legitimate. Here are some helpful tips:
At work, report emails that you don’t recognize, expected to receive or seem like phishing by creating a ServiceNow ticket. Always verify the sender’s email address in case of impersonation before taking any action.
Use strong passwords for all your accounts, including your Dallas ISD accounts. Never use the same password for your personal and work accounts.
If you receive a DUO MFA request that you did not request, report it as fraudulent by selecting the ‘deny’ option. If this happens continuously, deny the requests, and change your district portal password.
Shutting down your computer at the end of every week will help with receiving routine updates to your devices and software applications.
For all technology questions and concerns you should always reach out to members of the Dallas ISD EdTech department via the Help Desk at (972)-925-5630 or https://www.dallasisd.org/informationtechnology
The HCM Employee Experience team is accepting applications for the spring 2025 cohort of Foundations of Leadership for Aspiring Leaders, a leadership development program for central team members hosted in partnership with the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas. The Foundations of Leadership program is a learning opportunity for aspiring Dallas ISD central team members in professional positions interested in growing their leadership capacity.
The cohort will engage in learning modules, discussions, and projects aligned to the central performance evaluation domains—Shaping Culture, Developing Talent, Driving Impact, and Engaging Stakeholders—and focused on the Leader of Others indicators.
Important information for prospective applicants:
This is a competitive application process, meaning applicants are not guaranteed a spot in the cohort. Please submit a complete and thorough application.
HCM will communicate with supervisors to request their support and partnership in the professional development journey of cohort members.
Cohort members will be expected to attend all four full-day sessions on The University of Texas at Dallas campus on the following dates:
Wednesday, Nov. 6 (2-3 p.m.)—Optional application open lab. The HCM Employee Experience team will host aTeams Open Lab to answer questions and provide support on the application process.
Wednesday, Nov. 13 (2-3 p.m.)—Optional application open lab. The HCM Employee Experience team will host aTeams Open Lab to answer questions and provide support on the application process.
Sunday, Nov, 17 (11:59 p.m.)—Application closes. All applicant materials must be submitted.
Friday, Dec. 6—Notification. HCM notifies all applicants of application status and next steps. Status will be “Accepted” or “Please Reapply.”
Please contact the HCM Employee Experience team at centralstaffpld@dallasisd.org for questions or comments.
Job seekers interested in participating can register online here, but walk-in registrations will also be accepted at the event. To learn more about the job fair and available positions, job seekers can contact the recruitment coordinator, Kristal Garcia, at 972-925-4294 or krgarcia@dallasisd.org
Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. 
Life has come full circle for Diana Nuñez, who attended Dallas ISD magnet schools, since she was appointed executive director in the Office of Transformation and Innovation over the One Centers, which handle the application process for the district’s more than 100 specialty schools and programs.
