As a Sweeny ISD employee, you will have a primary purpose to:

Responsible for carrying out the lesson plans of the teacher for whom he/she is substituting and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in district policies. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Sweeny ISD.

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1. Substitute applicants need only complete one application, substitute teacher or substitute special education aide. Only one application will be processed per applicant. The application will remain active for the 2022-2023 school year.
2. A complete substitute application will include the following:
1. Three (3) qualified work-related references with associated email addresses and phone numbers (see the application for complete details). One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
2. Complete work history
3. Complete education information
3. Future communication may be e-mailed from talentedk12; please be sure to check your spam folder. 

Qualifications:

     Education:

• Minimum of 48 college semester hours OR
• Paraprofessional Assessment of Competencies Test (PAC Test)

     Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

     Other:

• Completion of district substitute orientation
• Substitutes must be fingerprinted and are required to pass the background check. Employment with Sweeny ISD is based on having an acceptable criminal history. 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Instructional Strategies:
• Follow lesson plans left by the teacher for whom he/she is substituting in accordance with the district’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated
2. Classroom Management and Organization:
• Establish and maintain order in the classroom
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policies
3. Communications:
• Cooperate with school personnel
• Report to the principal or his/her designee at the beginning and end of the school day
4. Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None
5. Other:
• Exhibit Sweeny ISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Sweeny ISD.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for students' safety and overall emotional well-being.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions:

     Equipment Used: 

• Computers and various other office equipment

     Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

     Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk, and other classroom equipment. 

If you have any questions, please contact HR at (979) 491-8000