PDF Greenville ISD Substitute Handbook 2018-2019

Greenville ISD Substitute Handbook

2018-2019

GISD 2018-2019 SUBSTITUTE HANDBOOK Revised 9/2018

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A Message from the Chief Human Resources Officer Dear Substitute,

Thank you in advance for serving the students and staff of GISD as a Substitute. Substitutes play an essential role in the operations of GISD by ensuring continuity of instruction, programs, and services in the absence of a regular staff member. We understand the Substitute work experience is different from that of a typical staff member and greatly appreciate your flexibility and dedication to our district. It is our hope that you enjoy serving in this integral role in our classrooms and offices. Your commitment and effort to providing an excellent experience to all who come in contact with you is greatly valued.

Please contact the HR Office at phillipsf@ if we may be of assistance. We enjoy hearing from you and encourage you to provide feedback! Sincerely, Dr. Colleen Netterville Chief of Human Resources

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District Mission Statement Greenville Independent School District prepares, inspires, and empowers students in a safe and

nurturing environment to become responsible citizens who successfully compete in a global society.

District Vision Statement We educate today...you succeed tomorrow.

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GISD Campus Contacts

Greenville High School, Grades 9-12

3515 Lions Lair, 75402 Principal: Heath Jarvis Phone: 903/457-2550 Fax: 903/455-5158 Secretary: 903/453-3601

Houston Education Center/GAEP/ New Horizons 3923 Henry Street, 75101 Principal: Debra Gossett Phone: 903/457-2688 Fax: 903/207-4641 Secretary: 903/454-8881

Greenville Middle School, Grades 7-8 3611 Texas Street, 75401 Principal: Dale Mason Phone: 903/457-2620 Fax: 903/457-2628 Secretary: 903/453-3208

Bowie Elementary, Grades K-5 6005 Stonewall Street, 75402 Principal: Lauren Habluetzel Phone: 903/457-2676 Fax: 903/408-4462 Secretary: 903/259-5517

Carver Elementary, Grades K-5 2110 College Street, 75401 Principal: Stacie Wilson Phone: 903/457-0777 Fax: 903/457-0786 Secretary: 903/453-6303

Crockett Elementary/KGJ STEM, Grades K-5 1316 Wolfe City Drive, 75401 Principal: Stacey Klutzz Phone: 903/457-2684 Fax: 903/457-0722 Secretary: 903/454-5104

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Lamar Elementary, Grades K-5 6321 Jack Finney Blvd., 75402 Principal: Lucretia Newton Phone: 903/457-0765 Fax: 903/457-0774 Secretary: 903/453-6602

Travis/ Sixth Grade Center, Grades K-6 3201 Stanford Street, 75401 Principal: Vince Dawes Phone: 903/457-2660 Fax: 903/457-2533 Secretary: 903/408-5004

L.P. Waters ECC, 3-4 year olds 2504 Carver Street, 75401 Principal: Sebastian Bozas Phone: 903/457-2680 Fax: 903/457-0745 Secretary: 903/454-8831

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EEO STATEMENT GISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination should contact the Human Resources Office.

EXPECTATIONS Substitutes are expected to be actively engaged and attentive during their assignment. The Substitute is expected to perform the duties, both curricular and extra-curricular, of the regular teacher or teacher assistant. The Substitute will preserve the regular routine and follow the lesson plans left by the absent staff member, unless otherwise instructed by the team leader or campus administrator. The Substitute Teacher or Teacher Assistant will not leave the building during the day without notifying the team leader or office staff and complying with the district policy regarding signing out during the day. Personal items (books, newspapers, cell phones, and other electronic devices) must be turned off and stowed away during the day. Students must have full-time supervision. Substitutes must never leave students unattended.

SUMMARY Supervise the daily activities of assigned students and perform the classroom duties of the regular teacher/teacher assistant as appropriate.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities ? Be Punctual - Report to the principal or campus designee upon arrival at least 20 minutes before your assignment. ? Sign in and receive the schedule for that day. ? Become familiar with nearby teachers. ? Review all lesson plans and schedules to be followed for that day. Implement the lesson plans that are left by the teacher. ? Assume responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during duty time and recess periods. ? Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and campus expectations. ? Take all necessary reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. ? Perform all extra duties for absent teacher as required by supervisor. ? Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives. ? Perform other related duties as assigned

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SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to be patient, flexible, and versatile Basic technology competencies Model good moral standards

QUALIFICATIONS ? Certified Substitutes ? Texas Teaching Certificate required ? Degreed Substitute ? Bachelor's Degree or higher (transcript required) ? Qualified Substitute ?Minimum of 30 college credit hours (transcript required) ? Aide Substitute ? High School Diploma

Employment of Substitutes is initiated according to the current needs of GISD and the qualifications of the applicant. The district may give preference to the employment of Substitute teacher applicants who hold a valid Texas teaching certificate.

EMPLOYMENT All Substitutes are employed on an at-will basis and are not full-time employees, and are considered at-will. They are not employed for any specified length of time. Substitutes are not guaranteed work at any specific campus, grade level, or other location. The district has the right to deny access to specific grade levels, teacher, campuses, and/or locations. GISD may terminate an at-will employee at any time for any reason or for no reason, except for legally impermissible reasons. As an at-will employee you are free to resign at any time with or without reason. Substitute teachers are not eligible for unemployment compensation benefits drawn on school district wages during any scheduled school break including, but not limited to, the summer, winter, and spring breaks.

CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT GISD will afford Substitutes the opportunity for continuation of employment for each succeeding year by signing a Letter of Reasonable Assurance issued by GISD annually to all Substitutes who have performed their duties in an acceptable manner. In order to return for the following school year, the Letter of Reasonable Assurance and Substitute Expectations Letter must be completed by the allocated time given by the District.

AESOP Aesop is an automated Substitute placement and absence management system. Substitutes can accept assignments through Aesop by telephone or by proactively logging into the system. Login details for Aesop will be given to Substitutes upon completing the new hire process. Aesop can be accessed at .

ASSIGNMENTS Jobs become available on an as-needed basis and are assigned by Aesop. Substitutes are required to accept at least five (5) assignments per semester. Should you not complete all five (5) assignments by the end of the semester, you will be inactivated and will need to complete another Substitute orientation before being reactivated in our AESOP system. T h e minimum of 5 assignments does not apply to Substitute N u r s e s . There may be situations where you are contacted directly by the campus to fill a last minute absence. Substitutes should refrain from requesting additional assignments from campus staff.

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LATE ASSIGNMENTS When accepting an assignment where school has already begun, you must contact the campus to see if a Substitute is still needed for the full day. In some instances, the campus may have already made arrangements to cover class in the morning but will need a Substitute for the afternoon. If a Substitute accepts a late assignment and reports to campus without contacting the campus ahead of time and the campus has another Substitute employee already there, the Substitute that did not contact the school ahead of time will not sign in and will not be paid.

ASSIGNMENT CANCELATION Cancellations by Substitutes place a burden on the campuses and impact student instruction. Last minute cancellations not accompanied by communication to the campus may result in a negative Substitute evaluation. These cancellations are monitored; three (3) last minute cancellations, per semester, is grounds for termination. Assignments may not be cancelled to pick up another assignment for the same day, or for another campus. This may also result in a negative evaluation and/or termination.

If Substitutes must cancel an assignment, they must notify the school's office manager and/or staff member for whom they are substituting as soon as they are aware no later than the day before the assignment. Last minute cancellations (less than 24 hours before the start time) by Substitutes should be avoided. If a Substitute finds him or herself unable to report to an assignment less than 24 hours before the start time, he/she should contact the relevant office manager immediately.

SUBSTITUTE EVALUATIONS Administrators may complete an evaluation based on a substitute's performance in the assignment at campuses/departments. Negative evaluation reports submitted to the Substitute Office may result in the Substitute no longer being able to accept assignments at the specified campus. Once a Substitute has been given an evaluation, you have ten (10) days to submit a written response to the campus administrator regarding the evaluation. A copy should also be sent to the Substitute Office for placement in the Substitute's personnel file. Written responses do not necessarily result in the evaluation being removed. Substitutes who receive three (3) negative evaluation reports, for any reason within a calendar or school year or five (5) within a five-year period will be removed from the Substitute system.

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