We will be accepting applications for Substitute Teachers and Substitute Aides for the 2021-2022 school year. Substitute Teachers and Substitute Aides both apply using the "Substitute Teacher" Application. Please click the following links to apply! 

Apply to be a Substitute Teacher with Keller ISD by clicking here!

Please apply to be a Substitute Nurse (RN) here: 

Apply to be a Substitute Nurse with Keller ISD by clicking here!

Required State Fingerprinting Process

If you have not previously been fingerprinted through TEA, you will be sent an email from Keller ISD HR with details to complete the fingerprinting process. Please complete your fingerprinting as soon as possible.

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. 

Once you have been offered a position as a Substitute Teacher or Substitute Aide, you will be invited to meet with HR and to attend a New Hire Substitute Orientation.We will send the majority of instructions, invitations and information through email, so please check your email frequently for important information!

You will need to provide the following documents when you meet with HR:

• 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 Certificate (if applicable) - You have three months from your hire date to complete STEDI training. 

Please be prepared to begin Substitute Teaching following your Online New Hire Orientation!

Non-Certified Substitute Applicants

Keller ISD utilizes the Substitute Teacher Training Program designed by and delivered by STEDI.org. KISD Substitute Teachers are required to complete the SubSkills Online Training Package™ and pass the Online SubAssessment™ with a composite score of 85% or greater within three months of beginning substitute teaching. 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 or SOE 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.