Substitute Teacher Pool 2024-2025

Position Type:

Substitute & Hourly/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:

6/6/2024

Location:

SUBSTITUTES

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Substitute Teacher (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay: Qualification Daily Rate

Bachelor's degree/certified $135

Bachelor's degree $130

60 College hours $120

High School Diploma $110

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 file.)
• To qualify for the higher rate of pay, the transcript must show the conferred Bachelor Degree. All foreign transcripts must be equivocated, course by course, through an approved agency.)

Certification/License:

• Valid Texas Teaching Certification in the subject and level of assignment;

• Acceptance in an approved Alternative Certification Program (ACP) and have passed the required prerequisite examinations for subject area and grade-level.

Experience

• Applicants who do not hold an active Texas Teaching Certification must complete a FWISD approved Substitute Teacher Training Program prior to working in a classroom with students.

• Ability to substitute in all grade-levels and subjects (e.g. special education and physical education).

Language:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.