HISD to Notify Teachers at Closing Schools of Job Placements by April 17

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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced that teachers at schools slated for closure will be notified by April 17 whether they will have positions for the 2026–2027 school year at the designated receiving campuses. According to district officials, certified and contracted teachers in good standing will learn if they have been selected to move directly to one of the schools absorbing students from closing campuses. Those not chosen for a position at the receiving schools will be placed at a different HISD school, with their preferences taken into account.

Why it matters

As HISD moves forward with proposed school closures, the April 17 notification date serves as a critical checkpoint in the transition process for affected school communities. The district is working to ensure that all certified and contracted teachers in good standing will have a teaching position for the next school year, even if they are not placed at the receiving schools.

The details

HISD says that placements will occur on a rolling basis until all impacted certified and contracted teachers in good standing have been assigned to a campus for the 2026-2027 school year. The district has also outlined where students from the closing schools will be reassigned, with plans to place them at nearby campuses with access to courses, extracurriculars, and student services.

• April 17, 2026: Teachers at schools slated for closure will be notified whether they have been selected for positions at the designated receiving campuses.

What’s next

The HISD board of managers is expected to vote on the proposed school closures in the coming weeks, with the April 17 teacher notification date serving as a key milestone in the transition process.