Substitute Teacher
How to Become a Substitute Teacher at Columbus ISD
The first step is to complete an online substitute teacher application and apply for a substitute position.
Columbus ISD’s policy on substitute teaching is that if you are not a certified teacher you must complete STEDI’s Online Substitute Teaching course. You can find the STEDI's course at www.mylearning.stedi.org/shop/.
If you are not a certified teacher, you will need to register for the SubSkills Online Training Package (Basic Option A), and take the online training class. The cost of the training is $39.95. You will have access to the training once your fees have been paid. You must receive 80% or higher on your final assessment. This training is as a screening tool for substitute applicants. The course typically takes about 9 hours to complete. You have the ability to start and stop the training if needed.
Certified teachers are not required to take the online training class. Currently enrolled alternative teaching certification program applicants are required to take the online class.
You will be contacted via email once your application has been reviewed.
Substitute Employment Process
Columbus ISD will make every effort to employ the most qualified substitute teachers available. Substitute teachers are identified through the following process:
- Substitute teaching applications are screened and applicants are contacted by the Human Resources office.
- Substitutes are required to complete a criminal history background check which includes fingerprinting and will be responsible for the cost of their fingerprinting fees if not already fingerprinted through the Texas Education Agency.
- Certified teachers who have requested employment and live in reasonable proximity to the district will be contacted.
- Local newspapers and other media will publicize additional needs.
- Prior year substitutes will be contacted each summer for confirmation.
- NEW! All Substitutes (new and returning), are REQUIRED to complete an annual Substitute Safety & Security Training in addition to the initial Orientation before accepting campus assignments.
Certification
- Texas Education Agency Guidelines require that school’s use the most qualified persons available each day that substitutes are required.
Benefits
- Provides employment on a part -time basis
- Offers opportunity to explore teaching as a career
The Following documents will be requested at the time of your interview:
- (2) Forms of identification to complete the I-9 *Driver's License & Social Security Card
- Official College Transcript or High School Diploma
- Voided Check for direct deposit
- Teaching Certification or Substitute Diploma
- (2) Professional References
If substituting for a Teacher or Paraprofessional the following rates applies:
Substitute - No Degree
$40.00 Half Day
$80.00 Full Day
Substitute - College Degree
$45.00 Half Day
$90.00 Full Day
Substitute - Certified Teacher
$50.00 Half Day
$100.00 Full Day
Substitute - Administrator
$120.00 Full Day (only)
*If substituting in a teacher position for more than 5 consecutive days, starting on the 6th day, there will be an additional $15/day.
Note: Half-day is for work up to 4 hours
Full day is for work form 4 ½ hours to 8 hours.
Thank you for your interest in substitute teaching in our district.
We utilize an on-line employment application process.
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/columbusisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute to complete an on-line application.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Anela Barrett
Human Resources Assistant
(979) 732-5704 ext 105
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER