Substitute Teaching

Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute teacher with Lone Oak ISD. Substitutes play a vital role in supporting our students by stepping in as “guest teachers” when our classroom teachers are away. Your presence helps ensure that learning continues without interruption and that our students receive the guidance, structure, and encouragement they need each day. We value the important work you do and invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of Buffalo students.

Application Process

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 2025-2026 school year, the next available substitute training will take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Please complete and submit the documents below by Friday, January 9, 2026.

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:

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 - 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.

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.

Helpful Links

Resources

Pay Dates Fica Alternative Retirement Plan School Calendar

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