Substitute Teacher/Para (District)

District Wide; Shepherd (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Shepherd Independent School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher/Para for the district in Shepherd, Texas. You will step in when the regular teacher is absent and help implement educational programs while ensuring each child is safe and well cared for.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, fingerprinting after background checks, the ability to use the online substitute management system, and strong communication skills both verbally and in writing. Confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be fingerprinted after background check (additional fingerprinting for ELC).
• Ability to use the online substitute management system.
• Ability to instruct clearly and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Campus Principal.
• Assists in implementing educational programs and ensuring student safety.
• Oversees pupil behavior in class, lunch, and recess.
• Leaves a summary note about work completed for the regular teacher.
• Remains until all assigned duties are performed, including dismissal duties.
• Verifies whether services are needed the next day.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Online substitute mgmt system

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Teacher/Para (District)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4709744

Application Deadline: Jul 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

In the absence of the Teacher/Paraprofessional, the substitute workera ssist in implementing educational programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Must be fingerprinted after background check is completed (additional fingerprinting is required for ELC)

Ability to use the online substitute management system

Ability to effectively instruct and communicate both verbal and written formats.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

REPORTS TO:Campus Principal

JOB GOAL:

To enable each child to pursue his education smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his/her regular teacher.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the school office upon arrival at 7:30 a.m.
• Reviews with the principal or secretary all plans/schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods.
• Writes a note about work completed at the end of each teaching day and leaves it for the regular classroom teacher.
• Remains until all assigned duties are performed, including dismissal duty.
• Reports to the building office staff at the conclusion of the teaching day and verifies whether or not his/her services will be required the next teaching day.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daney Estrada , HR Specialist
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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