Sub Pool - Guest Teacher; Substitute Teacher

25-26 Sub Pool - Guest Teacher (Substitute Teacher)  Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Teacher Date Posted: 6/25/2025

Location:

Academic Support Center Additional Information:
Show/Hide Salary Range: $115.00 - $155.00 / Substitute PRIOR TO APPLYING:
Before continuing with the instructions below, please ensure that you meet the minimum requirements of the position and upload the appropriate documents to your application. All NON-Certified applicants must take, complete, pass a pre-application training requirement and upload completion certificate - information below. (ACP Applicants): If you are not yet fully certified, you are subject to this prerequisite) Course Exemption: TX certified teachers (with an active certification) and applicants who completed their student teaching in Hays CISD (within the last 12 months) are exempt from this requirement.

(Previous semester student teachers will upload a letter from their University supervisor confirming completion of their student teaching within Hays CISD.) Choose one of the courses listed below. You do NOT need to complete both. An application will not be accepted until this step is complete.
* If you submit an application without attaching a certificate, the application will be rejected and you will be asked to re-submit with a course certificate attached. Choose a course below (the name of the company is a link to the site):
TheSTEDI option has a cost of $39.95. Choose the "Sub Skills Online Training Package" option and add it to your cart. IF YOU ARE A VETERAN - I have a code where you can get this training at no cost, email a copy of your DD214 to the sub office (verifying service & an honorable discharge) for details. OR The APP-GARDEN option has a cost of $29.00.

Choose the "Effective Substitute Training" option and add it to your cart and continue to take the training. Email  if you have questions. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Guest Teacher job description:
Primary

Purpose:

* A substitute "guest" teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

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Minimum 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university or an honorable military discharge from full active duty service;
* Standard Texas certification or completion of a district approved online training course (certificate upload required)
* Ability to understand and follow directions
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Must be able to proficiently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
* Must have the ability to proactively communicate with principal, faculty, staff, students, and parents
* Must have the ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

Additional Requirements:

* Complete the SBEC fingerprint requirement; instructions will be sent after the submission of application
* Complete online training requirements and attach certification
* Attend Guest Teacher Orientation

Experience:

Experience working with children preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Classroom supervision required. Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

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• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
  * Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies;
  * Ensures adequate supervision to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students;
  * Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
  * Reports to office upon arrival at school; requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary;
  * Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible;
  * Implements lesson plans while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner that motivates students to learn and participate;
  * Organizes students for effective instruction;
  * Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building;
  * Completes a Report Form for the regular classroom teacher;
  * Collects and places students' papers in the regular teacher's desk;
  * Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to the proper place;
  * Determines if his/her services will be required for the next school day;
  * Complies with and supports school regulations and policies;
  * Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
  * Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices.
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Duties performed typically in school settings to include classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas.…