What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-27 Substitute Teacher Pool position at Cleburne ISD?
Job Title: Substitute Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Part-time
Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: Substitute Teacher Pay Scale
Dept./School: Assigned Date Revised: 07/29/2026
Primary Purpose
Enables students to continue their education with minimal interruption in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Completion of the Cleburne ISD Substitute Orientation Process
Interpersonal skills to work well
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Instructional Support
None
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Equipment Used
Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Moderate physical activity, which includes standing, stooping, bending, lifting, walking, and moving small stacks of books and other classroom equipment
Ability to communicate (verbal and written)
Ability to instruct students
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to make rational and quick decisions
Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: Substitute Teacher Pay Scale
Dept./School: Assigned Date Revised: 07/29/2026
Primary Purpose
Enables students to continue their education with minimal interruption in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Completion of the Cleburne ISD Substitute Orientation Process
Interpersonal skills to work well
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Instructional Support
- Reports to the building principal [school secretary] upon arrival at the school building.
- Reviews with the principal, department head, or team leader all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
- Teaches the lesson outlined and described in the lesson plans as prepared by the absent teacher.
- Provides a written summary of work completed at the end of each teaching day and leaves it for the regular classroom teacher.
- Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
- Maintains effective classroom management and supports the building-wide standards and policies for safety.
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during teacher assigned locations and times.
None
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Equipment Used
Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Moderate physical activity, which includes standing, stooping, bending, lifting, walking, and moving small stacks of books and other classroom equipment
Ability to communicate (verbal and written)
Ability to instruct students
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to make rational and quick decisions
Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.