Substitute Positions

Overview

Qualification Daily Rate Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.

Substitute Positions: Department:
Substitutes Services:
Substitute Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay: Qualification Daily Rate

Bachelor's degree/certified $140

Bachelor's degree $135

60 College hours $125

High School Diploma $115

Substitute Librarian

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay:
Qualification Daily Rate

Bachelor's degree/certified $140

Auxiliary Substitute

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay:
Qualification Daily Rate

Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required:

Clerk/Secretary $105

Teacher Assistant $105

Clerk/Retiree $110

Duties for all Substitute positions are listed below for all positions:

Position Purpose

Deliver District curriculum to students in the absence of the teacher to maintain instructional continuity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Report to assigned school 10 minutes prior to the start of the school day.
• Assist with dismissal procedures.
• Take student attendance.
• Utilize provided lesson plans, deliver instruction, monitor, and assist student learning.
• Implement provided classroom management plan, including using discipline techniques aligned with written campus discipline procedures and District policy.
• Monitor students' behavior outside the classroom at designated times, between classes, and at assigned duty stations as directed.
• Leave teacher a written classroom report including pertinent details regarding completion of lesson plans.
• Monitor all students and follow any individualized student plans provided by the campus.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, such as working in supplemental assignments under special revenue funds or state compensatory education funds.
• Report to the office during the designated planning time to receive other duty assignments.
• Must be available to work at least two (2) days per week (Monday and Friday's are preferred).

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding education and students.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment such as Promethean Board.
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:
  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:
  Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasionally up to 35 pounds; may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
• Environment:
  Works in an office setting; noise levels in the classroom are usually moderate; frequent talking and listening; may work outside; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:
  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:
  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required

Qualification:

Education:

• Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required;
• 60 college hours from an accredited college or university preferred. (Transcripts must reflect all coursework and will be kept for your employee…