RROCK Teach Academy
Become the teacher who changes everything.
Teaching is the profession that makes every other profession possible — and Round Rock ISD is here to help you join it.
RROCK Teach Academy is our grow-your-own teacher certification program, designed for smart, dedicated district employees ready to lead their own classrooms. In partnership with iTeach, we cover up to 95% of your certification costs so you can focus on what matters most: preparing to make a difference.
Why RROCK Teach?
- 95% of program costs are covered for qualified participants.
- High-need certification areas that lead to high-impact roles.
- Supportive pathway into teaching with expert guidance.
- Commitment to staying local — we invest in you, and you invest in us.
Participants must remain employed in an instructional capacity with Round Rock ISD for at least two years after certification.
Certifications in high need areas
We’re especially seeking candidates interested in:
- EC–6 Core Subjects with ESL and Science of Teaching Reading
- EC–6 Bilingual Education
- EC–12 Special Education
- 7–12 Math, Science, LOTE
- Secondary CTE fields (Computer Science, PLTW, Engineering)
Who’s eligible?
To apply, you must:
- Be a full-time, benefits-eligible Round Rock ISD employee
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (2.5+ GPA)
- Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Submit official transcripts
- If your degree is from a foreign institution, complete a credential evaluation
- If your degree is from outside TEA’s recognized list, pass the TOEFL exam
Be accepted and fully enrolled in the iTeach program
The 2025–2026 RROCK Teach Academy application window is now open – apply now to be considered.
Program costs and what we cover
Covered by Round Rock ISD:
- iTeach tuition: $4,000
- Emergency permit (Year 1): $56
Covered by employee:
- TExES exams: -$116 each
- Intern certificate: $78
- Standard certificate: $78
- Deficiency plan (if required) -$520: -$250
Do you have questions? Email Taylor Ratliff, the Assistant Director of Strategic Staffing or call 512-428-2881.