Substitutes

Here are the minimum qualifications to be a substitute aide or substitute teacher:

• Care about children
• Good communication skills
• High school diploma/GED or higher
• Clear criminal history

Once you apply, we will review your application and contact you if your qualifications and experience meet current district needs.   You will receive an email confirming that your application was submitted successfully. 

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. Prospective substitutes must pay a fee, of approximately $48.50, 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 your background check has cleared and you have completed the online training, you will be invited 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 attend 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.

Please be prepared to begin Substitute Teaching following your New Hire Orientation! New substitute teachers are expected to begin substitute teaching within 1-10 days of orientation. 

Non-Certified Substitute Applicants

Keller ISD highly recommends the Substitute Teacher Training Program designed by and delivered by STEDI.org for substitute teachers who do not have classroom experience. KISD Substitute Teachers who experience issues with classroom management will be asked to complete the SubSkills Online Training Package™ and pass the Online SubAssessment™ with a composite score of 85%.

There is a cost of $49.95 associated with the SubSkills Online Training Package™ which will be the responsibility of the substitute. 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 substitute 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.  To access the online training, go to www.stedi.org. Select "Shop" in the top menu bar then select "Purchase Courses."