Substitute Teachers
Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute teacher for Lone Oak ISD. You are filling a critical position in our school system by acting as a "guest teacher" on the days that our teachers are not able to be in the classroom.
Please follow the steps below in order to complete the application process. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resource Specialist, Jan DeWitt, at jdewitt@loisd.net.
NOTE: If you are interested in becoming a substitute for the 2024-2025 school year, please wait to submit any documentation until after Monday, September 2, 2024. New substitutes will not be processed until after this date.
Step One - Application and Employment Paperwork
All substitute teachers must complete a Substitute Teacher Application through Teacher Job Network (linked above). Along with the application, please complete each of the following documents:
- DPS Criminal History Verification
- Criminal History Information Request
- Business Office Information Sheet
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form
- TRS New Hire Form
- Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
- Employee's Withholding Certificate (W-4)
- Letter of Reasonable Assurance
- Substitute Teacher Job Description
Once these documents have been completed in their entirety, please return to LOISD Human Resources by either emailing jdewitt@loisd.net or by submitting hard copies to the Administration Building - ATTN: Jan DeWitt.
Please include a copy of the following:
- Driver's license
- Social security card
- GED/HS diploma or college transcripts, if applicable.
Step Two - Virtual Training
We now have virtual training available for our substitute teachers. Once all of the documents listed above have been submitted, please complete the virtual training by reviewing the following documents:
Step Three - Fingerprinting
Once all requested documents have been received, HR will email you with details regarding your fingerprinting appointment. You will be responsible for the $48.25 fee for fingerprinting. If you have previously been fingerprinted for employment by the Texas Education Agency, please let us know so that we can verify that your information is already in the system. Once results have been received, you will be contacted once more by our HR department with further instructions.
Once your Frontline account is set up, you will have access to additional resources and training videos. We encourage you to explore the app/website and watch all available training videos.
Resources
Substitute pay
Teaching Position
- Certified Teacher - $125/day
- College Degree - $125/day
- High School Diploma/GED - $100/day
Long-term Substitute
Long-term substitute pay takes effect after 20 consecutive days in the same classroom/teaching position.
- Certified Teacher - $130/day
- College Degree - $130/day
- Cafeteria/Custodian Position: $10.00 per hour
- Bus Driver Position: $25.00 per trip
All employees, substitutes included, are paid monthly, on or before the 25th of every month. Direct deposit is available and encouraged. Checks are NOT available for pickup. Checks will be mailed if you choose not to do direct deposit. A pay period is the 16th through the 15th of the following month (ex. Days worked from September 16th through October 15th will be paid on the October payroll check on the 25th).
Please contact HR if any of the following information changes:
- Address
- Name
- Tax Status
- Bank Account Information
It is recommended that you keep a record of the days and for which teachers you have worked.
Note: If you are a retired teacher and you receive a monthly annuity check from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, please contact Jan DeWitt - HR Specialist to let her know the month and year you retired. If you have questions regarding your paycheck you may reach out to Jan at 903-634-5269 or email jdewitt@loisd.net.