Substitute Teacher

Position Type:

Support Staff - Campus

Date Posted:

2/18/2026

Location:

District Wide

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SEGUIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Substitute Teacher DEPT/SCHOOL:
District-Wide

Looking to make a flexible impact? to join our substitute team via ESS.

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

An ESS substitute teacher assists with classroom instruction in the absence of a regular teacher. This person follows and teaches lesson plans, aids students in understanding subject matter, and ensures that regular classroom routines are followed in accordance with the goals and directives of the district and the state.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma/ GED Certificate

Acceptable fingerprint and criminal background check

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Report to office upon arrival at school; check mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention; request clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary

* Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner, which motivates students to learn and participate

* Organize students for effective instruction

* Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible

* Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria

* Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building

* Collect and place students' papers in regular teacher's desk

* Return instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place

* Respect and maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information

* Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies

* Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

* Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/state policies and practices

Knowledge & Skills

* Follow oral and written directions

* Understand and follow lesson plans

* Establish effective working relationships with staff and students

* Set the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management

* Flexible, friendly, and good at establishing quick rapport with students

* Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information

Special Requirements

* Candidate must attend an orientation/training session and complete required district and state credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)

* Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary

Physical Requirements

* Perform duties typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas

* Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment may be required; other physical activities may be required

* Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels

* Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities

* Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards

* Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required

* Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required on assigned days

* Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned days as a substitute

Pay Rates

Substitutes )

Rate

Certified Rate

$130.00

Non Certified Rate

$120.00

Long Term Certified Rate

$160.00

Long Term Non Certified Rate

$135.00

Aide Rate

$90.00

RN Rate

$135.00

LVN Rate

$120.00

CNA Rate

$95.00

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Attachment(s):

* Substitute Teacher 25-26.doc