Substitute TeacherOrientation

We believe that…….

kids come firstcontinuous improvement is critical for the success of

the Northwest Independent School Districtthe success of each student is the shared

responsibility of students, families, schools and communities

environment influences learning

CORE BELIEFS

The best and most sought-after school district

where every student is future ready:

Ready for collegeReady for the global workplaceReady for personal success

VISION STATEMENT

Northwest Independent School District, in partnership with parents

and community, will provide all students a premier education,

preparing them to be successful, productive citizens.

MISSION STATEMENT

Dr. Karen G. RueSuperintendent

Gary Gindt Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services

Edward ChevallierAssistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction

Dennis McCrearyAssistant Superintendent Facilities, Planning and Construction

Jon Graswich Chief Financial Officer

Jerhea NailSpecial Assistant to the Superintendent

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

Gary GindtAssistant Superintendent for Administrative Services

Kyle Copp Executive Director of Human Resources Recruiting Personnel Issues

AESOP Student Teachers

Hiring – Professionals, Paraprofessionals, SubstitutesKitty Poehler Executive Director of Personnel Services Benefits Workers Compensation Risk Management Hiring - Temporary EmployeesGlenda Beam Director of Safety and Security and Food Service Coordinator Emergency Operations Plans Safety and Security Drills Food Services

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SUPPORT STAFF

Exercise caution when expressing personal opinions and reactions to any subjectBe prompt and professionalComplaints and compliments should be directed to the building principal

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Northwest prohibits the use of any tobacco products on District premises

Employees shall not manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use, or be under the influence of any of the following substances during working hours while at school or at school-related activities during or outside of usual working hours: Any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by law, including but not limited to marijuana, any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant, amphetamine, or barbiturate

Alcohol or any alcoholic beverage Any abusable glue, aerosol paint, or any other chemical

substance for inhalation Any other intoxicant, or mood-changing, mind-altering, or

behavior-altering drugs

TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, AND DRUGS

Moral turpitude includes but is not limited to:

Dishonesty; fraud; deceit; theft; misrepresentation; Deliberate violence; Base, vile, or depraved acts that are intended to arouse or

gratify the sexual desire of the actor; Felony possession, transfer, sale, distribution, or conspiracy to

possess, transfer, sell, or distribute any controlled substance defined in Chapter 481 of the Health and Safety Code

Acts constituting public intoxication, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, or disorderly conduct, if any two or more acts are committed within any 12-month period; or

Acts constituting abuse under the Texas Family Code

MORAL TURPITUDE

Substitute teachers are expected to assume responsibility for the discipline in their groups and to assist in the correction of all other irregularities that may occur.

Teachers should, at all times, exhibit to their pupils respectThe Student Code of Conduct containing information regarding

student discipline shall be distributed at the beginning of the school year to students, parents, teachers and administrators.

The Board prohibits the use of corporal punishment in the District. Students shall not be spanked, paddled, or otherwise physically disciplined for violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

Deal with problems “on the spot”. Don’t degrade the student in front of the class. Be sure to have all the facts and listen to both sides. Give the child the benefit of the doubt!

DISCIPLINE

All substitutes are strongly encouraged to visit. The address for the website is fredjones.com

Once at the website you can click on “Tips for Substitutes” on the right. This gives you access to several classroom management techniques for all grade levels. Substitutes are encouraged to down load as many as you can use in the classroom.

FRED JONES DISCIPLINE TOOLS FOR SUBSTITUTES

Safety/Evacuations

You must sign in and out each day you substituteAll visitors and staff are required to wear an ID Badge or Sticker

If you are not provided with a copy of the school’s emergency operations procedures manual, please request a copy from the office

Familiarize yourself with your surroundings so that you know how to evacuate the class in the event of a fire drill or other emergency

Know where the nearest exits are locatedHave a class roster to take with you as you evacuate the building

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Each NISD Campus has an emergency operations plan While on the campus you may be given confidential information

regarding certain parts of the emergency operations plan For the students and staff safety this information can never be shared

with anyone What is an emergency operations plan?

Detailed plan with evacuation instructions Parent student reunification locations (Confidential) First aid procedures Mandatory drills Three year campus audits Audit team

SAFETY AND SECURITY

At any time you may be asked to participate in:

Lock down drillsFire drillsDrop, Cover and Hold (bad weather drills)Shelter in placeEvacuation (Off-site)Reverse evacuation

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Lock Down Drill

To ensure the safety of students and staff students will be moved away from windows and doors

Blinds will be closed Doors will be locked Windows on doors will be covered Notifications may be made over the intercom Notifications may be made over a radio Be quiet Do not call anyone on your cell phone and turn the ringer

off Do not panic and remain calm You will not know the reason for the lock down Each campus will provide you with a folder outlining drill

procedures

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Drop Cover and Hold (bad weather) Drill

Blinds will be closed Students will be moved to safe location in the building or

classroom

Fire Drill

Students and staff will be evacuated to the designated area either in or outside of the building

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Emergency Notifications

Automated calling systemNotifies parents of closings and campus emergencies such as a lock downDistrict websiteLocal news stations and radio stations

SAFETY AND SECURITY

General Procedures

Do not prop doors open Wear your badge or substitute sticker at all timesDo not let anyone in from exterior doors even if you know themEscort visitors to the front office to sign inDo not release a student to anyone without office approvalLock your classroom when you leave

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Expectations:Substitute candidates will be placed on the active list provided they meet all requirements

Substitute application completedReference responses returnedBackground check approvedInterviewedFingerprint session completedAll required employment documents submittedAttend orientation

It is the substitute’s responsibility to inform HR about any status changes in degree or certification

VALUABLE INFORMATION

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Your Employee ID#

Your Employee ID#

Your Employee ID#

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FINDING AN ASSIGNMENTAESOP LOGIN

FINDING AN ASSIGNMENTNAVIGATING AESOP

Review the AESOP Quickstart Guide for Substitutes - Substitute Handbook or on the home page of your AESOP account

Online ServicesFind and accept jobs – search for assignmentsManage your schedule – interactive calendarCancel an assignment – trash canManage your availability – non-work daysSpecify your call times – tell the system when to call youChange your PIN – not recommendedManage your personal information – blockedSelect preferred schools – at least 3Map It!

Phone ServicesAnswering an AESOP call – 800-942-3767Say “hello” – voice activated with 1 hour wait

Phone Serviceslistening to the available assignments

Answering an AESOP call – 800-942-3767Say “hello” – voice activated with 1 hour waitDo not hang up – 1 hour waitPress 1 if you are interested in a job todayPress 2 to prevent further calls todayPress 3 if the sub is unavailable

Phone ServicesResponding to the offerAfter listening to the details of the assignmentPress 1 to acceptPress 2 to hear it againPress 3 to reject but allow further phone calls*****Press 4 to reject the job and prevent more calls that day

FINDING AN ASSIGNMENTNAVIGATING AESOP

Long Term Substitute Assignments (Professional Only)Requires Texas CertificationRequires certification in appropriate grade level and subject area

Four CategoriesProfessional Long Term Substitute Teaching Assignment Tiered Rate

Assignment for an employee (teacher) who is on leaveProfessional Long Term Temporary Teaching Assignment

Assignment for a vacant or growth positionProfessional Long Term Daily or Professional/Administrative Long Term Substitute Non-Teaching Assignment

Assignment for an employee (counselor/Admin. Asst.) who is on leave Paraprofessional Assignment Daily or Long Term Substitute Rate

Assignment for an employee who is on leave or a vacant or growth position

FINDING AN ASSIGNMENTLONG TERM ASSIGNMENTS

 The salary rates for substitute teachers shall be set by the Northwest Independent School District Board of Trustees and recorded in Board minutes. The rates are as follows for the 2011-2012 school year: 

Professional Substitute Teaching Assignment Daily Rate No Degree or Teacher Certification $65.00/day

one-half day (up to five hours) $50.00/day Degree $75.00/day

one-half day (up to five hours) $60.00/day Degree & Teacher Certification $80.00/day

one-half day (up to five hours) $60.00/day

FINDING AN ASSIGNMENTSUBSTITUTE SALARY SCHEDULE

Professional Long Term Substitute Teaching Assignment Tiered Rate Tier One: After ten consecutive days within the same teaching assignment

No Degree or Teacher Certification $70.00/dayOne-half day (up to five hours) $50.00/day

Degree $80.00/dayone-half day (up to five hours) $60.00/day

 Degree & Teacher Certification $90.00/dayone-half day (up to five hours) $60.00/day

 Tier Two: After twenty-five consecutive days within the same teaching assignment thesubstitute must be degreed, certified, and meet the NCLB Highly Qualified Standard Degree & Teacher Certification $134.00/dayone-half day (up to five hours) $ 67.00/day * Substitutes serving in a long term teaching assignment who miss more than two consecutive days will start at the Tier One rate upon their return. * Starting Tier rate may be adjusted due to market availability for hard-to fill positions and must be approved by the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Executive Director of Personnel Services, or Executive Director of Human Resources.* Substitutes who serve in consecutive long term assignments without a break in service within the same school year may be eligible to retain their current Tier rate.

FINDING AN ASSIGNMENTSUBSTITUTE SALARY SCHEDULE

Professional Long Term Temporary Teaching Assignment – Vacant or GrowthSubstitutes assigned to a vacant or growth long-term teaching assignment with 90 full days or greater remaining in the school year must possess a Texas Teacher Certification and may be paid at a rate equal to the daily rate of a first year teacher regardless of the substitute’s years of experience and may be eligible for benefits but no contract will be offered. (The rate of pay may be adjusted due to market availability for hard-to fill positions and must be approved by the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Executive Director of Personnel Services, or Executive Director of Human Resources.)

Professional/Administrative Daily or Professional/Administrative Long Term Substitute Non-teaching Assignments

Substitute rates of pay for non-teaching professional or administrative positions will be established prior to services rendered with no tiered rating scheme and must be approved by the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Executive Director of Personnel Services, or Executive Director of Human Resources.

Paraprofessional Assignment Daily or Long Term Substitute RateThe daily rate for paraprofessional assignments is the same regardless of the substitute’s credentials (ie. degree or certification) with no tiered rating scheme. Educational Aide $60.00/day

one-half day (up to five hours) $40.00/day Classroom Special Educational Aide $70.00/day

one-half day (up to five hours) $50.00/day

FINDING AN ASSIGNMENTSUBSTITUTE SALARY SCHEDULE

Substitutes must work at a minimum of 3 NISD campuses60 days of inactivity will result in removal from the active substitute listIndividuals removed from the active list must reapply and meet the current requirementsNotify the campus if you are unable to fulfill an accepted assignmentOne half day = up to 5 hoursOne full day = 8 hoursAccommodate campus requests to work during “your” planning period

FINDING AN ASSIGNMENTEXPECTATIONS

Dress professionalAppearance should be neat and cleanAvoid uncomfortable shoes and clothingSelect clothing that will allow you to bend down and stoop over

PREPARING FOR AN ASSIGNMENTDRESS CODE

Blue jeans, sweat pants and shorts should not be worn except on “field day” or other special activityBlouses, shirts or tops that reveal the midriff or chest may not be wornHats and caps are not allowed inside the campus buildings unless it is a field day or special activityClothing of any sort that contains a message that promotes alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any other type of message that may cause disruption or disturbance in school; andClothing which contains obscene or suggestive language

PREPARING FOR AN ASSIGNMENTWHAT NOT TO WEAR

Campus Start Times:

7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. - Elementary Campus

9:20 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Middle Schools

8:35 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. - NHS & BNHS

8:25 a.m. – 3:35 p.m. – Steele AHS

Directions:

Use the Map It feature through AESOPRefer to your Substitute Pamphlet

PREPARING FOR AN ASSIGNMENTCAMPUS INFORMATION

Upon arrival at the campus

Park in the visitor parking – unless otherwise instructed by campusGain entry to the campus through the main entrance (visitor) of the facilityCheck in with the front desk receptionist/office manager/sub coordinatorSign the AESOP Substitute Sign In roster or obtain a “green” time sheetRetrieve as much valuable information from the front desk as possible such as procedures for checking attendance, special activities planned for the day, special duties assigned to the teacher for whom you are substitute teachingAsk the receptionist/office manger/sub coordinator if you are needed to perform other duties during your assigned teacher’s planning periodSome campuses have Substitute Binders

DURING AN ASSIGNMENTUPON ARRIVAL

Handling Illness and Accidents

Do not touch a student where he/she is bleeding, even if you use gloves. Provide the student with tissue or paper towels, instructing them to hold it on their woundIf appropriate, send the student to the nurse’s office for further care. If the situation is an emergency, dial 911 and notify the office immediatelyDo not administer medicine of any kind to students (no aspirin, cough medicine, prescription or non-prescription drugs)

DURING AN ASSIGNMENTILLNESS AND ACCIDENTS

If you are injured while on the job as a substitute, you must report the injury to the principal immediately

This report must be completed no matter how small or insignificant your injury may be

The principal will give guidance and assistance on necessary procedures and paperwork

DURING AN ASSIGNMENTON THE JOB INJURIES

Campus Log In Credentials for Substitute Use

Each campus has a generic account The accounts are set up in a standard format For example, Schluter Elementary School’s account

credentials are as follows: User Name: 119Sub Password: spurs

This account will give you access to the Internet You will also be able to access a Campus Substitute Folder

DURING AN ASSIGNMENTCOMPUTER ACCESS

Acceptable Use of the Electronic Communications System

The account is to be used only for educational and administrative purposes. You are responsible for not sharing the account password with others. You will be held responsible at all times for the proper use of your account, and the District may suspend or revoke your access if you violate the rules. Copyright: Users are expected to follow existing copyright laws, copies of which are available in each school library. Remember that people who receive e-mail from you with a school address might think your message represents the school's point of view. Use of the system does not indicate that the system user represents the District.

DURING AN ASSIGNMENTCOMPUTER ACCESS

Inappropriate Uses

Using the system for any illegal purpose Borrowing someone's account without permission Posting personal information about yourself or others (such as addresses and phone numbers) Downloading, distributing, or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder Posting messages or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another's reputation, or illegal Wasting school resources through improper use of the computer system Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources Disrupting the use of the network or the school environments by other users Using inappropriate language, swearing, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs, and any other inflammatory language Impolite messages or communications Using the system for commercial, income-generating, or "for-profit” activities; product advertisement; or political lobbying Sending unsolicited junk mail or chain letters

DURING AN ASSIGNMENTCOMPUTER ACCESS

Student pick up

Know procedures for escorting students to bus pick-up/parent pick-up.Elementary Substitutes – no elementary substitute teacher may leave before all his/her students have been picked up at the end of the day.

Before you leave campus

Ensure the classroom is neat and orderlyLeave a note for the teacherCheck out with the front deskReturn keys and any materials

DURING AN ASSIGNMENTBEFORE YOU LEAVE CAMPUS

Expectations:Arrive with enthusiasmHave pride in Northwest Independent School DistrictRespect the confidence of fellow teachersReport any serious situations or problems to the principalDo not release a child to anyone without permission from the main officeDo not take or hold money for studentsDo not leave the building without notifying the principalNever take a book, newspaper, magazine, electronic book, etc… to read when you are expected to be on dutyDo not make phone callsPut your phone on silent modeDo not search for assignmentsFollow the designated lesson plans

DURING AN ASSIGNMENTEXPECTATIONS

AFTER AN ASSIGNMENTEAC LOG ON

Six Digit Employee ID#

Six Digit Employee ID#

AFTER AN ASSIGNMENTNAVIGATING THE EAC

Features available on the Employee Access Center (EAC)

Demographic Information – review for accuracyUpdate Demographic Information – except email

updates are uploaded to AESOP every FridayEducation & Certifications – review for accuracyPayroll Checks – cross reference Payroll Schedule and AESOP Schedule to determine if pay is accurateView and Print W2 – not for tax purposesTax Information - withholdings

Northwest Independent School District will evaluate substitute employees who take assignments of 10 days or moreEvaluations will be used to recognize positive and negative feedbackEvaluations will be given on unsatisfactory performance at any timeA principal may exclude an individual from their campusAny substitute who receives 3 exclusions from any NISD campuses for unsatisfactory employment will be removed from the active substitute list

AFTER AN ASSIGNMENTSUBSTITUTE EVALUATION

An occurrence of the following behaviors may result in immediate removal (this listing is not all inclusive):

Using profanity in the presence of students Endangering students by leaving them unattended for inappropriate

amounts of time or by falling asleep in the classroom Making sexually or racially inappropriate oral/written comments or

displaying inappropriate graphic or physical conduct, or subjecting students to racial or sexual harassment

Using alcohol or unlawful drugs on school premises Insubordination Willful violation of school rules/regulations Willful refusal to follow instructions and or lesson plans left by the

classroom or 3 exclusions from NISD Campus Substitute Evaluation Forms 90 days of in-activity Failure to substitute at 3 or more NISD Campuses Any other inappropriate behavior

AFTER MY ASSIGNMENTREMOVAL FROM ACTIVE LIST

Information about our alternative retirement plan

First Financial Group of America 800-430-7999 www.midamerica.biz Funds can be accessed 1 year after your terminate your employment with the

district Submit letter of resignation to ccoker@nisdtx.org

AFTER MY ASSIGNMENTALTERNATIVE RETIREMENT PLAN

All substitute must renew their active status annually

Regardless of your hire date Renewal season March 1st – April 15th

Information posted on AESOP and the Substitute Information page found on the website

Must be completed prior to end of current school year

AFTER MY ASSIGNMENTSUBSTITUTE RENEWAL PROCESS

AFTER AN ASSIGNMENTNAVIGATING SEARCHSOFT

Do not discuss complaints about a teacher with parents, refer the parent to the building principalSubstitute employees are “at will” employees who may be terminated from service at any timeCan not claim unemployment – LRAMaintain confidentiality

AFTER MY ASSIGNMENTEXPECTATIONS

Thank you for attending today’s

orientation!

QUESTIONS