New Substitute Applicants: Please refer to the Requirements Section (below) to insure eligibility.  Our substitute teaching program is closed for the remainder of the 07-08 school year for non-certified teachers.  Please check the website in July for information on how to register as a substitute teacher for the 08-09 school year.  We are still hiring Certified Teachers (only) for the remainder of the 07-08 school year. Please contact Tricia Griffith (email: griffitht@hayscisd.net) if you are a certified teacher and wish to substitute for our district for the remainder of the 07-08 school year. Should you have any additional questions about our program, feel free to contact Tricia Griffith at 512-268-8450.  (email: griffitht@hayscisd.net)      Returning Substitutes:    There will not be another returning substitute orientation.   If you previously substituted for our district and would like to return, please sign up for a New Substitute Orientation using the information above. Should you have any additional questions about our program, feel free to contact Tricia Griffith at 512-268-8450.  (email: griffitht@hayscisd.net)    Childcare Substitutes:  Anyone interested in substituting for our childcare centers, please contact consfordc@hayscisd.net .

Why become a Substitute Teacher for Hays Consolidated ISD?

     We recruit individuals who:

• Enjoy working with children from varied backgrounds and academic abilities
• Believe in the philosophy of "Excellence in Education"
• Know they can make a positive difference in the education of children

     Reasons to become a Substitute Teacher:

• Work when you want
• Choose the age group of the students that you want to teach
• Set your own work schedule
• Have a second income
• You will have an influence on the lives of students
• Excellent interim job
• Different assignments daily
• Great experience for future teachers
• Provides extra income for retired persons

Requirements for becoming a Substitute Teacher:

• Certified Teacher (provide copy of teaching certificate)
                         OR:
  HS Graduate or GED (provide copy of diploma or certificate)
  
                          AND:

• Short interview with Substitute Specialist, photo will be taken for ID badge

• Classroom observations, as determined in the interview

• Criminal background check

• Attend a 3 hour substitute orientation session, to be scheduled at interview

• Complete application packet (provided at orientation)

What our District offers a Substitute Teacher:

• Discount to various local District events
• Very supportive professional staff
• Automated Calling System (SmartFind Express Online) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to access job information
• We pay $80.00 a day for professional positions and $70.00 a day for paraprofessional positions
• A $10.00 a day increase is given when the position lasts for more than 10 consecutive days

Substitute Teachers are the responsibility of the Division of Human Resource and Administration.  The Substitute Help Desk is manned by Tricia Griffith, Substitute Specialist,  from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.,  Monday through Friday at (512) 268-8450.

Office of Human Resources and Administration
Bob Presley
(512) 268-2141, ext. 6008