Substitutes
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Welcome to the Keller ISD Substitute Connection!
Thank you for your interest in substitute teaching with the Keller Independent School District. If you are interested in applying for a Substitute position, please view the Substitute Application information below.
A Note to our Substitutes Regarding Covid-19 School Closure
As you know, Keller ISD is closed through March 27 in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). With school not in session, the need for substitutes is temporarily on hold. We understand you may have questions about your work and pay as a substitute. At this time, there is no compensation for substitutes unless a substitute is serving as the teacher of record in a long term assignment. Principals and supervisors will communicate with those substitutes directly regarding duties and roles. We understand the hardship this unexpected school closure may caused for our substitutes and we will keep you updated throughout this time. As more information is available, we will communicate those updates via email.
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Resources for Current Substitutes:
- Substitute Handbook
- Substitute Payroll Schedule
- Campus Bell Schedule
- Direct Deposit Authorization
- W-4
- CashPay Brochure
- Employee Access Center (EAC) *Current substitutes may access paystubs here
- Aesop Getting Started
- Aesop Sub Web Guide
- Laserfiche Forms (My Tasks) for Mobile App
- Laserfiche Forms (My Tasks) for PC/Mac
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SUBSTITUTE FOR KELLER ISD?
Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute with Keller ISD. To ensure accurate and timely processing of your application, please follow the instructions as written below.
All substitute applicants must complete these steps:
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1. Complete an application for Substitute Teacher
We are no longer accepting Substitute Teacher applications for this school year, but if you would like to apply to substitute teach during the 2020-2021 school year, please check back with us soon to apply!
Apply to be a Substitute Nurse with Keller ISD by clicking here!
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2. Register for a Substitute Orientation
After completing the Substitute Application online, you must register for a Substitute Orientation. All Substitute Orientations will be held at the Keller ISD Education Center. Each orientation begins at 9:00a.m. and lasts approximately three hours.To register for an upcoming orientation session, please click on the date:
Orientation Date
Registration Deadline
September 18, 2019
September 10, 2019
October 16, 2019
October 8, 2019
November 13, 2019
November 1, 2019
January 15, 2020
January 3, 2020
February 4, 2020
March 10, 2020
April 7, 2020
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3. Complete Online Training Requirements
Non-Certified Substitute Applicants
Keller ISD utilizes the Substitute Teacher Training Program designed by and delivered by STEDI.org. This training program is a required part of the substitute application process for non-certfied substitute candidates. Substitute applicants are required to complete the SubSkills Online Training Package™ and pass the Online SubAssessment™ with a composite score of 85% or greater. Applicants who hold a valid Teaching Certificate or substitute teacher certification may waive the training and assessment portions.
There is a cost of $39.95 associated with the SubSkills Online Training Package™ which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Payment may be made online by credit card, check or money order. This cost will not be reimbursed by Keller ISD. The training fee provides the applicant online access for one year to additional substitute resources and training materials.
The training may only be taken online and includes 6-10 hours of interactive SubEssentials™ and SubSkills™ training. If you prefer not to study at a computer, you may purchase a handbook for an additional $19.95. It takes an average of thirty minutes to complete each of the five SubAssessment™ sections. Candidates may take each SubAssessment™ a maximum of four times to obtain a passing score of at least 85%.
Once training is complete, applicants should print or save a copy of the SubDiploma™ for their records. You will need to attach a copy to the completed Keller ISD Substitute Application. To access the online training, go to www.stedi.org. Select "Shop" in the top menu bar then select "Purchase Courses." You must attach a copy of your SubDiploma™ or your current Valid Teaching Certificate to your online application.
Certified Substitute Applicants
Applicants who have a valid Teaching Certificate are not required to complete the training and assessment portions. Certified substitute applicants must also register for and attend a Keller ISD substitute orientation session.
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4. Complete required fingerprinting and background check.
Required State Fingerprinting Process
If you have not previously been fingerprinted through TEA, you will be sent an email from our Department with details to complete the process.
The 80th Legislative Session authorized Senate Bill 9 which expands the criminal history review by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to all public school employees including substitutes. Substitutes must complete this process prior to being hired at KISD. Substitutes must pay a fee of $54.20 for this process. These fees will not be reimbursed by KISD. If you have had your fingerprints completed for another Texas School District, you should not have to have this process repeated; however, if you have completed fingerprinting for other reasons (including childcare providers, handgun license, etc.) you will be required to have them registered again to meet the requirements outlined in Senate Bill 9. Click here to view TEA Fingerprinting Rules and Senate Bill 9. Please note that hiring is dependent upon approved background check.
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5. Attend substitute orientation with all necessary documentation.
WHAT TO BRING TO ORIENTATION:
- I-9 Documentation - see eligible documents here.
- Social Security Card (for Payroll)
- Official transcripts from a college or university showing your official college hours and the date your degree is conferred, if applicable. (NOTE: Official college transcripts will not be kept. Copies and unofficial transcripts cannot be accepted). If college hours have not been acquired, a high school transcript or equivalent is required. Electronic transcripts may be sent directly from the University/College to HRSubs@kellerisd.net.
- STEDI Substitute training certificate with a score of at least 85%. (Please upload your STEDI certificate to your application, if possible)
