Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Substitute/Substitute Teacher JobID: 833

Position Type:

Support Staff/Substitute

Date Posted:

4/27/2026

Location:

Melissa ISD Home Office

Date Available:

08/13/2027

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Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Job Description

A substitute teacher assumes the responsibility for a classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, implementing the provided lesson plans, maintaining a positive learning environment, managing student behavior, and ensuring students are engaged in educational activities while adhering to school policies and procedures; essentially, providing temporary instruction and supervision until the regular teacher returns.

Job Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills (maintaining a positive and engaging classroom atmosphere)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and implement lesson plans effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with students, staff, and parents
• Patience and ability to handle diverse student needs
• Adaptability (being flexible to adjust to different grades, subjects, and teaching styles)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Every substitute must work a minimum of 10 jobs throughout the semester
• Arrive on time
• Follow the teacher's lesson plans as closely as possible
• Maintain classroom management
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students and staff

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 18 years of age or older

Payroll Information

PAY RATES

SUB CREDENTIALSPAY RATECertified (Valid Texas Certificate)$125.00One-half day (1-4 hours)$62.50Bachelor's Degree$115.00One-half day (1-4 hours)$57.50Without a Bachelor's Degree$100.00One-half day (1-4 hours)$50.00Nurse Sub (Registered Nurse)$150.00

PAY DATES

Payroll is processed based on the pay periods. Payroll checks are deposited on or close to the 20th of each month.

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS

Subbing in a professional position for 10 consecutive days, for the same individual.

SCHOOLGRADESHOURSSUB HOURSMELISSA RIDGE EDUCATION CENTERECSE 3's7:30am-3:00pm7:00am-3:15pm3233 Fannin Rd Melissa TX 75454 972-837-2901 https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mrec HARRY MCKILLOP ELEMENTARYPre-K - 5th8:25am-3:55pm7:55am-4:10pm3509 Liberty Way Melissa TX 75454 972-837-4355 https://www.melissaisd.org/o/hme HIGHLAND ELEMENTARYPre-K - 5th8:25am-3:55pm7:55am-4:10pm4818 Highland Rd Melissa TX 75454 972-837-4530 https://www.melissaisd.org/o/hes NORTH CREEK ELEMENTARYPre-K - 5th8:25am-3:55pm7:55am-4:10pm4401 Cypress Dr Melissa TX 75454 972-837-4530 https://www.melissaisd.org/o/nce SUMEER ELEMENTARYPre-K - 5th8:25am-3:55pm7:55am-4:10pm1910 Greer Way Melissa TX 75454 214-386-2800 https://www.melissaisd.org/o/ses WILLOW WOOD ELEMENTARYPre-K - 5th8:25am-3:55pm7:55am-4:10pm5780 Parkdale Dr McKinney TX 75071 214-386-2700 https://melissaisd.org/o/wwe CARDINAL RENAISSANCE ACADEMYPre-K - 5th8:25am-3:55pm7:55am-4:10pm2950 Cardinal Drive Melissa, TX 75454 https://www.melissaisd.org/page/cardinal-renaissance-academy SIXTH GRADE CENTER6th7:50am-3:30pm7:30am-3:45pm3150 Cardinal Dr Melissa TX 75454 972-837-4355 https://www.melissaisd.org/o/sgc EAST CARDINAL MIDDLE SCHOOL7th-8th7:50am-3:30pm7:30am-3:45pm4390 FM 454 Melissa TX 75454 972-837-4355 https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mms MELISSA HIGH SCHOOL9th-12th7:15am-2:55pm7:00am-3:00pm3030 Milrany Ln Melissa TX 75454 972-837-4216 https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mhs DAEP (Alternative School)All grades7:15am-2:55pm7:00am-3:00pm1904 Cooper St Melissa TX 75454 972-837-2411 https://www.melissaisd.org/page/daep