2009-2010 Substitute Opportunities
Effective October 9, 2009, we are no longer accepting substitute applications for the 2009-2010 school year, except for substitute licensed nurse positions.
We will begin accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year on June 1, 2010.
Current active applicants must have all required documents submitted no later than Friday, October 30, 2009 to be considered for the 2009-2010 school year.
If you are a certified teacher or licensed nurse and applied between September 1, 2009 and October 8, 2009, please submit the following documents together in a sealed envelope:
If you are a non-certified teacher or paraprofessional and applied prior to September 1, 2009, please submit the following documents together in a sealed envelope:
- a copy of your teaching certificate or proof of licensure
- a copy of your high school diploma (for paraprofessional substitutes)
- three (employment) reference forms
- official transcripts with degree conferred and
- Fingerprinting Certification Form. (If you have been fingerprinted for a Texas School District.)
If you have not submitted all required documents, please submit remaining documents together in a sealed envelope. Individual reference forms must be in a sealed envelope with the reference's signature written across the flap of the envelope.
Any documents received after October 30, 2009 will be held for the 2010-2011 school year.
New Substitute Fingerprint Instructions
This website is only for new substitutes that have received communication from the substitute department regarding the fingerprinting process. You will receive this fingerprinting information once we receive the required substitute documents (see below).
Becoming a New Substitute
Thank you for your interest in applying as a substitute for Plano ISD. Please refer to the new substitute information listed below on how to become a substitute.
Becoming a Substitute
Effective October 9, 2009, we are no longer accepting substitute applications for the 2009-2010 school year, except for substitute licensed nurse positions.
If you are applying to substitute as a teacher, you will need to complete the Teacher Insight Interview. Reserve at least 45 minutes to complete this multiple choice and free response instrument; there are no right or wrong answers. Please read the instructions carefully (answers are timed). Access the interview on-line at https://gx.gallup.com/teacherinsight.gx. If you have completed the teacher insight interview with another entity, please transfer the information to Plano ISD by going to the above website and entering our district code number. The code number to access or to transfer the interview online is 4534. If you need assistance, please contact the Human Resources department at (469)752-8135.
- Complete an online application
- Mail therequired documentsto the Plano ISD HR Substitute Office, 2700 W. 15th St. Plano TX 75075. (See table below).
- Mail or fax three completed PISD Work Reference Forms
 and a copy of your certification or proof of licensure to the HR Substitute Office.
- As required by Senate Bill 9, all substitutes must get fingerprinted.
After you’ve submitted all required documents, you will be contacted via e-mail or mail with instructions of how and where to obtain your fingerprints. Substitutes are required to pay for their own fingerprinting expenses. If you are certified through SBEC, the cost will be $52.20 (fingerprinting requirements). If you are not certified, the cost will be $50.25. Upon clearance, you will be invited to a substitute orientation.
- Print and bring the following forms to the orientation meeting. Substitute New Hire Packet
 including the I-9 form  , W-4 form  Direct Deposit enrollment form  and Policy Acknowledgment Substitute Handbook Calling System Instructions
Note: Substitute applicants who attended a university/high school located outside of the U.S. must meet current criteria for substitution and have their university degree and high school transcripts evaluated by an accredited international degree equivalency evaluator (link). Original evaluation report must be submitted to the Substitute Office with the required documents. International degree equivalency evaluator 
Positions and Requirements Documentation
| Substitute Positions |
Required Documents |
Teacher |
Bachelor's degree.
Original official college transcripts indicating degree conferred.
Three reference forms
Copy of your certification |
Licensed Nurse or Professional |
Original Official college transcript
Must show proof of licensure
Three employment reference forms
After all documents have been submitted please send an e-mail to Sandra Fida at sandra.fida@pisd.edu or Gabriele Leach at gabriele.leach@pisd.edu for consideration. |
Paraprofessional (i.e. classroom assistant or clerical position) |
Photocopy of High school diploma
Three reference forms
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Contact
Nursing Substitute Only
If you are interested in substituting as a nurse complete the online application and submit the following documentation:
- original official college transcript
- proof of licensure
- three employment reference forms
After you have completed the application process, please call Gabriele Leach at 469-752-6387 or Sandra Fida at 469-752-4781.
Any other questions regarding teaching or paraprofessional substitutes should be referred to the frequently asked questions or contact Human Resources Department.
Plano ISD - Human Resources Services
2700 W. 15th Street
Plano TX 75075
(469) 752-8135
substitute@pisd.edu
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