Substitute Teacher/Cafeteria

Alvord Independent School District; Alvord (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvord Independent School District is seeking substitute teachers for the Alvord Administration Building in Alvord, Texas. Positions involve substituting across middle, intermediate, and elementary levels, with an emphasis on flexibility and adherence to district expectations.

Pay is $100 per day for Texas-certified substitutes and $85 per day for those without certification but with a GED/high school diploma or some college.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background check acceptable; fingerprinting required.
• Age requirement: 18+ to sub at lower levels, 21+ for high school level.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teachers are assigned via Red Rover.
• Follow established district policies and procedures during assignments.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Teacher/Cafeteria

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This job is also posted in Alvord Independent School District , and ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5944039

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Substitute Applications submitted after May 1st will be process at the beginning of the 2026-2027 School Year.

This is an opportunity to join an amazing team. Successful candidates will care deeply about the students they serve and the colleagues they work with. Alvord ISD staff members model a strong work ethic and have high expectations for themselves and their students. Employees in Alvord ISD enjoy an employee friendly environment which includes strong administrative support, small class sizes, unusual autonomy, and a casual professional employee dress code.

Qualifications

The District shall attempt to hire certified teachers as classroom substitutes whenever possible; however, no person shall be employed as a substitute who does not have at least a high school diploma/GED. At the beginning of each school year, a list is compiled of approved substitutes. Approved substitutes are those who:

• Have an application and accompanying required forms on file,
• Have a record on file of the highest education attained, including high school diploma, GED certificate, or transcript for all college work and/or Texas certificate,
• Have an "acceptable" background report on file with the Central Office,
• Have met state fingerprinting requirements,
• Are at least 18 years of age to sub at the Middle School, Intermediate and Elementary Level and 21 years of age to sub at the High School Level.

Substitute Teacher Assignments

Alvord ISD utilizes Red Rover to assign substitutes.

Compensation

In accordance with the Board-adopted compensation plan, the daily pay scale for substitute teachers is as follows:

• Teacher with a Texas certificate: $100.00 per day.
• Individual with no certification but who has a GED, high school diploma, some college, or degree: $85.00 per day.

Substitute teachers may be employed for all or part of a day; substitutes employed for less than a full day will be paid according to the pay scale developed by the Superintendent or designee.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Kelly Martin
• Alvord Independent School District
• 185 Mosley Ln
• Alvord, Texas 76225
• Phone: [phone] ext 4001
• Email: [e-mail]