2026-2027 Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Primary

Purpose:

Perform the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer periods of time.

Qualifications:

• Age Requirements: 21 years of age. 18 years of age for anyone with an SBEC certification or currently enrolled in an educator's training program (substitute certification program, teacher certification, instructional aide certification or similar certification programs).
• Education/Certification:
  
  Substitute Teachers must have completed a minimum of 30 hours of college credit. All applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Requirements:

• State law requires that all substitute teachers have their fingerprints complete prior to entering a classroom. The cost of the fingerprinting is around $50. This is a one-time fee and process that is valid for any school district in the state of Texas.
• If selected, you will be sent new hire paperwork via email along with your scheduled date to attend substitute orientation. This orientation is required prior to substituting in our district. Orientations are scheduled based on our substitute needs.