Frequently
Asked Questions
Following are frequently asked questions regarding substitute opportunities
in Plano ISD. For answers to further questions, contact
Plano ISD Human Resource Services
2700 W. 15th Street
Plano TX 75075
(469) 752-8135
substitute@pisd.edu
Does Plano ISD need substitutes?
Plano ISD is always looking for substitutes especially in hard-to-fill areas, such
as mathematics, science, foreign language, special education and bilingual positions.
Does Plano ISD accept substitute applications
all year?
Applications will be processed according to the needs of the school district.
What positions are considered hard-to-fill?
Examples of hard-to-fill positions include mathematics, science, foreign
language, special education and bilingual education.
How do I get in the PISD substitute
pool?
- Complete an on-line application
 and take the Teacher Insight Interview for substitute teacher applicants.
- Bring/mail all the required documents in one package for the position you are applying, to 2700 W 15th Street, Plano TX, 75075.
- Complete fingerprinting requirements.
- Attend a mandatory substitute orientation meeting.
Note: Only complete application with the required document package will be processed.
What are the requirements for substitutes?
- All applicants must pass a criminal history check
to be eligible to substitute in Plano ISD.
- Three work references are required of all applicants. All three references must be submitted to the HR Substitute Office at the same time, in a sealed envelope with the reference's signature written across the flap of the envelope.
- Based on the type of substitute position, official college transcripts or a copy of a high school diploma must be submitted:
- Substitute teacher requirements: Bachelors degree
- Substitute licensed nurse requirements:
- graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
- two years of nursing experience
- current license
- Substitute paraprofessional (such as classroom assistant or clerical) requirements: copy of high school diploma or equivalent.
- All reference and other required documents (official transcripts/copies of high school diploma, certificate or licenses) must be submitted at the same time. The substitute application will be considered incomplete if any of the above mentioned documents are missing. We will only process complete applications.
NOTE: Individuals with a degree from a university located outside of the U.S. must provide degree transcripts evaluated by an accredited international degree equivalency evaluator and meet current criteria for substitute positions.
I am retired. May I apply for a substitute
position?
Generally speaking an employee retired from a Texas school district,
who is currently drawing pay from the Teacher
Retirement System of Texas (TRS), may substitute as many days as
desired following one complete calendar month of non-work. Substitute
pay for retired Texas school district employees will be the usual and
customary substitute pay. Any questions regarding retirement or how
substitute pay may affect retirement earnings should be directed to TRS.
Do I need to submit any documentation
when applying for a substitute position?
Yes, after completing an online application, bring all of the following
documents to: PISD HR Services- 2700 W 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075
Attention: Substitute Application
- Three reference forms are required of all substitutes. All references must be submitted to the HR Substitute Office in a sealed envelope with the reference's signature written across the flap of the envelope.
- Based on the type of substitute position, official college transcripts or copy of a high school diploma must be submitted :
- Substitute teacher requirements: Bachelors degree
- Substitute licensed nurse requirements:
- graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
- two years of nursing experience
- current license
- Substitute paraprofessional (such as classroom assistant or clerical) requirements: copy of high school diploma or equivalent.
NOTE: Individuals with a degree from a university located outside of the U.S. must provide degree transcripts evaluated by an accredited international degree equivalency evaluator and meet current criteria for substitute positions.
- Fingerprint Certification Form. After you have attended your fingerprinting appointment, you will need to submit a Fingerprint Certification Form to the HR Substitute Office via fax or email. The form will be included in an email with fingerprinting instructions after you have submitted all of the required documents.
Who should complete my reference forms?
Reference forms should be completed by applicant's former/current employment supervisors, co-workers, volunteer co-workers, or supervisory teachers. We accept references from individual who will attest to your ability as an employee. References from from friends or relatives are not accepted.
I have a foreign degree. Is it acceptable?
Individuals with a degree from a university located outside
of the U.S. must have degree transcripts evaluated by an accredited international
degree equivalency evaluator and meet current criteria for substitute
positions.
Do I need to attend an orientation to
be a substitute?
Yes, you will need to attend an orientation. The orientation is scheduled after the application is processed, criminal history and fingerprinting have cleared,. Applicants must attend the substitute orientation to complete and submit required new hire paperwork, and to be trained on important expectations and procedures.
How many new hire orientation meetings
are scheduled this school year?
New hire orientations are held monthly from July to December .
If I submit an application, would I
be invited to the next substitute orientation meeting?
Plano ISD will make every effort to process each application promptly, after all documents have been submitted. You will be scheduled for an orientation when the substitute application is complete; which includes reference forms, transcripts or diploma, criminal history and fingerprinting are cleared.
How are substitutes paid?
Substitutes are paid every two weeks by automatic deposit.
How often are substitutes called to
work?
Substitutes are called as needs arise through an automated system.
Details and training are provided at the substitute orientation meeting.
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