What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) position at San Antonio Independent School District?
Reports to: Campus Principal/Department Head
Terms of
Employment:
- At Will employee agreement
- Salary is in the Substitute Pay Rate Schedule on the
SAISD Compensation Plan
https://www.saisd.net/page/substituteteachers
FLSA Classification: Non-
Exempt
Funding
Source: This position is locally funded
Position Summary
Deliver instruction, provide support to staff/students, and perform related job duties/responsibilities during the
absence of the regular employee. Ensure the safety of students, materials, and school equipment. Substitute
teachers should follow the regular teachers' lesson plans and maintain discipline in the classroom at a level in
which learning can take place. The responsibilities of the Substitute Teacher should be carried out in a climate of
respect and caring for the students.
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct instructional activities outlined by teacher and/or lesson plan(s).
2. Provide teaching instruction virtually and/or face to face in a manner that ensures the integrity of
academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
3. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
4. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
5. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching
strategies.
6. Must be reliable and commit to work at least four (4) days a month during the instructional school year.
7. Maintain regular classroom schedule.
8. Maintain a safe and orderly classroom and classroom environment.
9. Maintain healthy environments, support healthy hygiene practices, routinely clean, and disinfect objects
and surfaces that are frequently touched.
10. Provide supervision of students with instruction or activities that may fall within or outside the classroom
environment.
11. Support mission of school district by serving as a positive role model for students.
12. Follow District guidelines in maintaining classroom management, appropriate discipline, student safety,
and confidentiality regarding student information.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities
expected for this position.
14. Dress in a professional manner consistent with school policies.
Special Education Assignments
Support teacher assistant’s duties, which may include feeding, hygiene, positioning, transferring to and from
wheelchair. May provide assistance to other staff using crisis intervention techniques and other behavior
modification procedures
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency)
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of students in a professional manner.
- Ability to effectively deliver lesson plan virtually and/or face to face while maintaining classroom
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions with limited supervision.
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
- Ability to work as a member of a team to provide assistance to campus and staff.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations, including attendance,
- Use effective and professional communication with District personnel.
- Comply with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics.
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
- Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to
teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.
Working Conditions
- Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and
- Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional
exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.
- Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or
irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting
and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with
assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to
provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent
districtwide and occasional statewide travel.
Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports
- Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of the position; however, the
San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion,
national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance,
immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs,
services, and District business functions.
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