2021-2022 School Year Substitute Teacher Handbook
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2021 – 2022 School Year Substitute Teacher Handbook Human Resources Department 319 West 4th Street | P.O. Box 266 Weslaco, TX 78599 Telephone: (956) 969-6619 Fax: (956) 969-6940 Weslaco Independent School District EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Weslaco Independent School District (WISD) will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, age, religion, race, color, marital status, veteran or military status, the presence of a medical condition, disability or any other legally protected status or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s qualifications, experiences, and abilities. Employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination on a basis listed above may notify: Dr. Sergio Garcia, Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Support Services 319 West Fourth Street Weslaco, Texas 78596 Phone number: (956) 969-6500 Website: www.wisd.us 3 Weslaco ISD Substitute Teacher Handbook 2021 - 2022 Weslaco Independent School District Substitute Teacher Handbook Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Board of Trustees ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Administration .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Directory of Schools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 District Goals ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Employment .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 1.1 Application Process .................................................................................................................................................................. 11 1.2 Employment Policies ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 1.3 Evaluation of Substitute Teacher Performance ........................................................................................................................ 11 1.4 Job Cancellations and Inability to Report to Work .................................................................................................................... 11 1.5 Job Notification/Substitute Agreement...................................................................................................................................... 12 1.6 Personal Information ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 1.7 Removal from Campus and/or Service ..................................................................................................................................... 12 1.8 Termination of Substitute Employment ..................................................................................................................................... 13 1.9 Discharge of Convicted Employees .......................................................................................................................................... 13 Compensation and Benefits ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 2.1 Pay Schedule/Paychecks ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 2.2 Salaries, Wages, and Stipends ................................................................................................................................................. 14 2.2 Unemployment Compensation Insurance ................................................................................................................................. 15 2.3 Employee Worktime Records ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Roles and Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 3.1 District Role .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 3.2 Campus Role - The School Principal ........................................................................................................................................ 16 3.3 Classroom Teacher’s Role ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 3.4 The Substitute Teacher’s Role ................................................................................................................................................. 16 3.5 Prohibited Conduct by a Substitute Teacher ............................................................................................................................ 18 Classroom Management .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 4.1 Effective Discipline and Classroom Management..................................................................................................................... 19 4.2 Managing Classroom Discipline: .............................................................................................................................................. 19 4.3 Successful Substitute Experience ............................................................................................................................................ 19 4.4 Student Discipline ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Standard Operating Procedures ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 5.1 Arrival ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 5.2 Conference/Planning Periods ................................................................................................................................................... 21 5.3 Extra Duties .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21 5.4 Fire and Emergency Drills ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 5.5 Illness or Accident .................................................................................................................................................................... 21 5.6 Inclement Weather/Emergency Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 21 4 Weslaco ISD Substitute Teacher Handbook 2021 - 2022 5.7 Nurse’s Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21 5.1 Release of a Student ................................................................................................................................................................ 22 5.2 Student Attendance .................................................................................................................................................................. 22 General Information ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 6.1 Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace ............................................................................................................................................ 23 6.2 Cellular Devices........................................................................................................................................................................ 23 6.3 District Electronic Communications