Open Transfer Period

Open Transfer Period for Teachers, Counselors, and Media Specialists

The Open Transfer process allows current Dallas ISD Teachers, Counselors and Media Specialists, who meet the guidelines outlined below, to accept a position at another campus for the following school year. The current principal's approval is not required during the open transfer period. However, the best practice would be for the staff member to inform the current principal of the desire to transfer.

TIMELINE

Human Capital Management will accept principal recommendations via TMS when the PTE/SSS/SSHS open transfer period begins on March 3, 2025. Other campuses may begin submitting recommendations via TMS effective March 24, 2025. Eligible employees must apply online using their EAD login at www.dallasisd.org/careers using the internal openings link. Employees must apply to be eligible to participate. The deadline for principals to submit a recommendation for the open transfer period is 11:59 P.M. on April 25, 2025 or June 1, 2025 for PTE/SSS/SSHS campuses.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for an open transfer, employees must meet the following criteria:

Hold a valid Texas Teacher Certificate or hold a valid District of Innovation Certification Waiver in the requested subject-area vacancy and meet TEA/SBEC Certification Standards for the position
Must not be entering their fourth year of an Alternative Certification Program
Must not be identified for non-renewal at the end of the current school year due to performance and/or misconduct

NOTIFICATIONS

Human Capital Management will email notifications of approval/denial throughout the open transfer period. These notifications will be sent to the employee and the current and receiving principals. Transfers are only final once the Letter of Assignment email notification has been sent from Human Capital Management. All notifications will be completed by May 2, 2025 and June 9, 2025 for PTE/SSS/SSHS campuses. After the applicable open transfer windows closes, all transfers must follow the administrative transfer guidelines.

If you have any questions about the Open Transfer process please contact HCM at (972) 925-4200 or staffing@dallasisd.org and a team member will assist you.