Dallas ISD Substitute Teacher 2026-2027
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:
Completed Application: All portions of the Dallas ISD Substitute application must be complete and submitted via the Talent Management System.
Supervisor References: Applicants are required to provide current or former supervisors on the application to verify professional references.
Educational Documentation: 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.
Please Note: Unofficial transcripts or university diplomas will not be considered and will delay the consideration process into the Substitute pool.
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, mandatory Dallas 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 record’s 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 (Bachelor's degree or higher) -Non-Certified $115.00
Teacher Degreed (Bachelor's degree or higher) -Certified $120.00
Teacher Degreed (Bachelor's degree or higher) -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, for full-day assignments.
**All applicants must self-register to attend the mandatory in-person orientation.
Qualifications
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 (must upload to the TMS application portal)
Bachelor’s 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