All Substitute Positions 2026-2027

Fort Worth ISD; United States; On-site; USD 21,217 - 25,830; Part time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is looking for substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. Key responsibilities include delivering curriculum in the absence of regular teachers and maintaining instructional continuity in the classroom.

Qualified substitutes will hold a high school diploma or higher, with pay rates varying based on educational qualifications and experience, ranging from $115 to $140 per day.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver district curriculum effectively in the absence of a teacher.
• Experience working with students preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and manage classroom.
• Assist with identifying and supporting student needs.
• Report attendance and behavior to the assigned teacher.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state guidelines

Effective communication

Ability to work collaboratively

Cultural competence

Education

Accredited High School diploma

60 college hours preferred

Bachelor Degree for higher pay

Tools

Standard office equipment

Instructional equipment

Job description

Openings as of 6/26/2026.

All Substitute Positions 2026-2027 (JobID: 7490)

• Position Type: Substitute & Hourly – Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Closing Date: 12/15/2026

Substitute Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay – Qualification / Daily Rate

• Bachelor's degree/certified – $140
• Bachelor's degree – $135
• 60 College hours – $125
• High School Diploma (elementary schools only) – $115

Substitute Librarian

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay – Qualification / Daily Rate

• Bachelor's degree/certified – $140

Auxiliary Substitute

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay – Qualification / Daily Rate

• Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required
• Clerk/Secretary – $105
• Teacher Assistant – $105
• Clerk/Retiree – $110

Duties for All Substitute Positions

Substitute Teacher Duties

Position Purpose: Deliver District curriculum to students in the absence of the teacher to maintain instructional continuity.

Essential Job Functions

• Report to assigned school 10 minutes prior to the start of the school day.
• Assist with dismissal procedures.
• Take student attendance.
• Utilize provided lesson plans, deliver instruction, monitor, and assist student learning.
• Implement provided classroom management plan, including using discipline techniques aligned with written campus discipline procedures and District policy.
• Monitor students' behavior outside the classroom at designated times, between classes, and at assigned duty stations as directed.
• Leave teacher a written classroom report including pertinent details regarding completion of lesson plans.
• Monitor all students and follow any individualized student plans provided by the campus.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, such as working in supplemental assignments under special revenue funds or state compensatory education funds.
• Report to the office during the designated planning time to receive other duty assignments.
• Must be available to work at least two (2) days per week (Monday and Friday's preferred).

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding education and students.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment such as Promethean Board.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasionally up to 35 pounds; may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
• Environment: Works in an office setting; noise levels in the classroom are usually moderate; frequent talking and listening; may work outside; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualification

Education:

• Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
• 60 college hours from an accredited college or university preferred. (Transcripts must reflect all coursework and will be kept for your employee file.)
• To qualify for the higher rate of pay, the transcript must show a conferred Bachelor Degree. All foreign transcripts must be equivocated, course by course, through an approved agency.

Certification/License

• Valid Texas Teaching Certification in the subject and level of assignment.

Experience

• Ability to substitute in all grade-levels and subjects (e.g. special education and physical education).

Language

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.

Substitute Secretary/Clerk Duties – $105.00 per day

Position Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the department head, to assist with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with the copying and distribution of documents and other materials (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for administrative, instructional and clerical staff.
• Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference.
• Assists in answering telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers.
• Assists in distributing incoming mail appropriately.
• Assists in maintaining inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Assists in supervising and managing students in non-classroom activities such as cafeteria, recess, and busing.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited High School. (Official college transcripts with 30 college hours or more may be used in place of high school diploma. Official transcripts will be kept for your file. All foreign transcripts must be equivocated, course by course, through an approved agency.)
• Ability to:
• carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed.
• understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word).
• work with a diverse group of individuals.
• maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds. Comfortable with frequent walking, sitting, standing, light lifting, and operating standard office equipment.

Substitute Teacher Assistant – $105 per day

Substitute Teacher Assistant – Special Ed Intensive Assignments – $110 per day (includes SEAS, LINC, TAP, Day Treatment, PPCD, Jo Kelly and Boulevard Heights/Transition Center)

Position Purpose

Provide assistance to the teacher in all phases of the educational process and meet the physical needs of students with disabilities within the context of a special education environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist teacher in material preparation and instruction of students, by providing one-to-one and/or group instruction; administering informal assessments; preparing worksheets, bulletin boards, tests, and charts.
• Gather and maintain data on students, e.g., take roll, check assignments, punch cards, and assist with any other record keeping duties as directed by the teacher.
• Assist teachers in implementing the developmental, behavioral, and/or academic program.
• Monitor special education students on school campus and in community settings (e.g., accompanies special education students to the office, bus, nurse, class, etc.; supervises special education students in classroom, cafeteria, or playground).
• Assist students physically, perform functions as needed; move and position students as directed by teacher.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited High School. (Official college transcripts with 30 college hours or more may be used in place of high school diploma. Official transcripts will be kept for your file. All foreign transcripts must be equivocated, course by course, through an approved agency.)
• Experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to lift students weighing in excess of 50 pounds distributed weight (when necessary).
• Basic knowledge of educational and behavioral strategies.
• Possess knowledge of techniques used in assisting special needs students with personal hygiene.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds. Comfortable with frequent walking, standing, light lifting, and operating standard office equipment. Must maintain emotional control under stress and may work prolonged or irregular hours.