2026-2027 Substitute

Substitute Assignment Acceptance Requirements:

Substitute employees are required to be consistently available to cover teacher absences at various campuses; a minimum equivalent of five days per month within a school year to remain active in the substitute pool.

A complete application file for the Dallas ISD Substitute Pool consist of:

• All portions of the Dallas ISD Substitute application are complete and submitted via the Talent Management System.

• Upload official transcripts that show the degree earned or cumulative college hours to the employment application OR upload an official high school diploma with a seal or official high school transcripts

• Unofficial transcripts or university diploma will not be considered and will delay the consideration process into the Substitute pool.

• Its the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application is complete in its entirety.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Purpose:

To replace the regularly appointed teacher in his/her absence. To provide as closely as possible the same successful instructional and learning environment that would exist if the regularly appointed teacher were in attendance. The substitute teacher is responsible for carrying out the lesson plan of the regularly appointed teacher for who he/she is substituting.

Orientation/Professional Requirements:

• Substitute employees are required to be consistently available to cover teacher absences at various campuses; a minimum equivalent of five (5) days per month within a school year to remain active in the substitute pool.

• Completion of the seven-hour mandatoryDallas ISD Substitute Teacher Orientation and Professional Development upon hire.

• Attend Dallas ISD Continuing Education Substitute Training hosted throughout the school year.

• Maintain prompt and regular attendance for each substitute assignment.

• Keep abreast and acknowledge all information located in District Policies and Employee Handbook.

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

  Substitute Assignment Acceptance Requirements:

• Substitute employees are required to be consistently available to cover teacher absences at various campuses; a minimum of five (5) days per month within a school year to remain active in the substitute pool.

• Substitute employees must be available to accept assignments immediately upon hire into the Dallas ISD Substitute pool.

  Instructional Strategies:

• Present lesson plans and subject matter that fulfill requirements of the teacher of records curriculum program and in a manner that students understand.

• Teach the lesson as prepared by the teacher of record.

• Consult as appropriate with the campus principal or designee if no lesson plan is provided by the teacher of record.

• Utilize the Dallas ISD instructional resources (Substitute Handbook) and TEKS Snapshots for (Reading and Math) provided during orientation session.

  Classroom Management and Organization:

• Establish and maintain efficient classroom management procedures and standards of student behavior.

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students.

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level interest and needs of students.

• Leave a summary of work completed at the end of each instructional day for the teacher of record.

• Maintain established routines/schedules and procedures of the school and classroom to which the substitute is assigned.

  Campus Safety:

• Follow all safety standards and procedures (lockdown shelter-in-place evacuations etc.).

• Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the substitute assignment.

• Wear issued Dallas ISD Badge upon entry to all Dallas ISD Facilities.

  Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) ability to actively monitor students to ensure they are on task.

• Flexibility to change assignments classrooms and assist with other duties throughout the campus including cafeteria duty monitoring busses etc.

• Ability to make rational and quick decisions.

• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned by campus principal or designee.

• Perform other duties as needed to meet district needs/special events.

  Daily Rate:
  

• Teacher Non-Degreed-Non-Certified->60 College Hours/Associates (preferred)$110.00

• Teacher Degreed-Non-Certified $115.00

• Teacher Degreed-Certified $120.00

• Teacher Degreed-Certified Dallas ISD Retired $130.00

  
  
  *Substitute teachers will be compensated an additional $5.00/Day for services on Mondays and $10.00/Day for services on Fridays.
  

  SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ASSISTANT

  
  Purpose:

  The substitute teacher assistant is responsible assisting the regularly appointed teacher.

  
  Orientation/Professional Requirements:

• Substitute employees are required to be consistently available to cover teacher absences at various campuses; a minimum equivalent of five (5) daysper month within a school year to remain active in the substitute pool.

• Completion of the seven-hour mandatoryDallas ISD Substitute Teacher Orientation and Professional Development upon hire.

• Attend Dallas ISD Continuing Education Substitute Training hosted throughout the school year.

• Participate in Special Education Training and Development.

• Maintain prompt and regular attendance for each substitute assignment.

• Keep abreast and acknowledge all information located in District Policies Substitute Handbook Reasonable Assurance and Substitute Guidebook.

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

  Substitute Assignment Acceptance Requirements:

• Substitute employees are required to be consistently available to cover teacher absences at various campuses; a minimum of five (5) days per month within a school year to remain active in the substitute pool.

• Substitute employees must be available to accept assignments immediately upon hire into the Dallas ISD Substitute pool.

  Basic Functions:

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature.

• Assist teach and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities.

• Assist with support and technical assistance to teachers and staff working with students who exhibit emotional and problems in the classroom.

• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.

• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities.

• Help students with their daily work and in finding activities appropriate for their homework.

• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities as needed.

• Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution.

• Assist in maintaining student records attendance and files.

• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed to meet the district needs/special events.

  
  Daily Rate:
  Teacher Assistant-$88.00

  SUBSTITUTE PRINCIPAL (As Needed) *must be approved by School Leadership
  
  Purpose:

  To replace the regularly appointed principal or assistant principal in his/her absence. To provide as closely as possible the same successful instructional and learning environment that would exist if the regularly appointed principal or assistant principal were in attendance.

  Orientation/Professional Requirements:

• Substitute principal/assistant principal applicants must be consistently available to cover principal or assistant absences at various campuses at least five (5) per month or as needed by the request of the Executive Director and School Leadership. School Leadership will approve principal substitute assignments. Applicants must have former administrator experience within Dallas ISD & must be approved by School Leadership.

• Completion of the seven-hour mandatoryDallas ISD Substitute Teacher Orientation and Professional Development upon hire.

• Attend Dallas ISD Continuing Education Substitute Training hosted throughout the school year.

• Maintain prompt and regular attendance for each substitute administrator assignment.

• Keep abreast and acknowledge all information located in District Policies Substitute Handbook Reasonable Assurance and Substitute Guidebook.

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

  
  Daily Rate:
  Principal-$384.50 Assistant Principal-$289.36

  **All applicants must self-register to attend the mandatory in-person orientation.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required of this job:

• Valid Teaching Certificate preferred

• Valid copy of an out-of-state certifications (mustupload to the TMS application portal)

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• 60 Credit College hours required

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

• Ability to work with students

• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

• Punctuality and dependability
• Flexibility in the job assignment

• Provide Federal I-9 documentation upon hire

• Two (2) Professional References
  SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ASSISTANT

  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required of this job:

• Valid High School Diploma or GED USA equivalency required(teacher assistant clerk hall monitor)

• <59 College credit hours preferred

• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics

• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher

• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities

• Punctuality and dependability
• Flexibility in the job assignment

• Provide Federal I-9 documentation upon hire

• Two (2) Professional References

  SUBSTITUTE PRINCIPAL (As Needed)

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required of this job.

• Masters Degree in Education or a directly related field from an accredited university; Texas standard Principal certificate mid-management certificate required

• Valid copy of an out-of-state certifications must be uploaded to theApplication Portal.

• At least five years of experience as a classroom teacher in elementary upper and lower grades & must have former administrator experience within Dallas ISD

• Thorough knowledge of the principles methods strategies goals and objectives of public education

• Knowledge of procedures techniques and strategies pertaining to the administration of school level operation

• Ability to effectively plan organize and coordinate the management functions and activities ofschool operation

• Ability to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision

• Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions

• Ability to promote a positive caring climate for learning

• Ability to effectively analyze problems issues and concerns and formulate appropriate alternative solutions

• Ability to deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds

• Ability to interact effectively with student staff parents and community members

• Organizational prioritization communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position

• Prior leadership experience

• Provide Federal I-9 documentation upon hire

• Two (2) Professional References

• Actively served as a Dallas ISD Principal

  Physical Demands:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary:
  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and color vision.

  
  Work Environment:

  The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job.