Step 1: Complete Substitute Application and attach the following to your application:

A high school diploma is the minimum requirement to be a substitute in Plano ISD for teacher and all support staff assignments. Limited exceptions may apply.

• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent; a photograph of your diploma is acceptable 
  OR
• Copy of higher-education transcripts (transcripts must show conferred date); a photograph of your diploma is acceptable
  OR
• Texas Certified Teachers with valid certifications may attach a copy of your current certificate to your application in order to receive the certified teacher pay rate.

Your Application Must Include Two (2) Completed References:

• References may not be a family member.  They may include individuals with whom you have worked/volunteered.
• Contact your references and ensure they have completed the electronic reference request form; messages may go to Junk/Spam folders. The form is sent from the email address donotreply@pisd.edu and is titled "Applicant Reference Questions".  Delays in reference submissions will delay the process.
  
  

Step 2: Inform the Substitute Office That Your Application is Ready for Review

• Once your application is complete per the steps above and has been submitted, email substitute@pisd.edu to request review of your application.  Be sure to include your full name (as indicated on your application) and your applicant ID# in the email.
• Current or Former PISD employees: Once your resignation has been processed by Human Resources, you may complete the online substitute application by selecting New Applicant and creating a new TEAMS user ID and password. 
  
  

Once You Have Informed the Substitute Office Via Email of Your Completed Application, It Will Be Reviewed and Next Steps Will Be Sent to You Via Email

• Applicants selected as substitute candidates will be contacted via email with instructions regarding the next steps in the onboarding process.
• These notifications are not compatible with Yahoo email addresses. In your application, please provide a non-Yahoo email address that you check regularly.

Employment of substitutes is initiated according to the current needs of Plano ISD and the qualifications of the applicant.  The district may give preference to the employment of substitute teachers who hold a valid teaching certificate or special skills/experience. Please understand that with the high volume of interest, not all applicants will be selected. Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute for Plano ISD.

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Out-of-country diplomas

• Out-of-country diplomas must be evaluated by a credential equivalency agency for U.S. equivalency. View list of evaluation agencies.

Plano ISD Retirees (within the last 2 years)

• If you are a PISD retiree and returning to substitute, HR should have your previous degree transcripts.

Classroom Tutors (for House Bill 4545) 

If you are applying only to tutor, please only select the role "substitute - adult temp" when completing the substitute application. The adult temp rate is $25/hr on an as-needed basis depending on campus needs. Once you've applied, you may connect with a campus to inquire about their tutoring needs.