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Aledo Independent
School District
Substitute Orientation
Substitute Instructions
Complete the online Substitute Application on Applitrack.
Please make sure you indicate at least 3 references.
A team member from Human Resources will call you and
invite you for an interview.
Once invited, onboarding forms will be sent to you via
Applitrack for completion prior to your appointment.
In addition, you will need to view the Orientation Video and
print/complete the Orientation Questionnaire prior to your
onboarding appointment.
You will bring your completed questionnaire with you to
onboarding.
For the interview/onboarding appointment, you will need
to bring:
1. Current Driver’s License
2. Social Security Card
3. Voided check or Direct Deposit letter from your bank if unable to upload image
on Applitrack DD form.
4. Official College Transcript if degreed, or copy of your high school diploma if
non-degreed.
5. Completed Orientation Questionnaire
Please review the online Substitute Handbook, Teacher Projection System Handout,
and the fingerprint information before your appointment.
Hard copies of these documents are available in Human Resources if you need
them.
AESOP System of
Substitute Management
by Frontline Technologies
Aledo ISD uses the AESOP System of Substitute Management.
Assignments are made electronically by this software. An account is set up for
substitutes and activation will be made after individual approval from
administration.
We strongly urge you to review Aesop’s Substitute User Guide and info
regarding Jobulator to proactively search for assignments located on the
AISD Substitute Home Page. Information regarding Jobulator can be found at
www.jobulator.com.
A hard copy of this guide can be obtained from Human Resources at any time.
AISD Vision Statement & Motto
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Aledo I.S.D. will work collaboratively with the
parents and community to prepare our graduates to
accept diversity, be creative problem solvers, and
leaders of tomorrow.
AISD Mission & Motto
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It is the purpose and mission of the Aledo Independent
School District to provide all of its students with an
educational program which will allow them to develop to
their full potential intellectually, physically, and socially in
order to be responsible citizens and contributing members
of society. Inherent within this purpose and mission is the
belief that all students can learn and that schools can make
a difference in the lives of their students.
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Motto: A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold
Aledo I.S.D. Board of Trustees
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Jay Stringer, Place 1, President
Johnny Campbell, Place 2
David Tillman, Place 3
Steve Bartley, Place 4
Bobby Rigues, Place 5
David Davis, Place 6
Hoyt Harris, Place 7
Aledo I.S.D. Administration
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Dr. Derek Citty, Superintendent
Lynn McKinney, Deputy Superintendent
Kathy Allen, Executive Director for Curriculum
Denise Dugger, Executive Director for Accountability
& Professional Development
Earl Husfeld, Chief Financial Officer
Cheryl Wooten, Director for Special Programs
Sherry Taylor, Director of Human Resources
Aledo High School
Principal: Dan Peterson
Assistant Principals: Carolyn Ansley, Dr. Bill Tommaney, & Tessa Maurer
Daniel 9th Gr. Campus
Principal: Angi Tims
Assistant Principal: David Durnil
The Learning Center
Principal: Ron Miller
Aledo Middle School
Principal: Cheryl Jones
Assistant Principals: Zach Tarrant & Mandy Musselwhilte
McAnally Intermediate
Principal: Bob Harmon
Assistant Principals: David Sweeney & Holly Elgin
Vandagriff Elementary
Principal: Stephanie Adams
Assistant Principal: David Sweeney
Coder Elementary
Principal: Amy Sadler
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Owens
Stuard Elementary
Principal: Ron Shelton
Assistant Principal: Susan Stirewalt
McCall Elementary
Principal: Jason Beaty
Assistant Principal: Julie Choate
Campus Administration
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Central Administration Office
1008 Bailey Ranch Road
Aledo , Texas 76008
817 441-8327
Aledo High School (10-12)
1008 Bailey Ranch Road
Aledo, Texas 76008
817 441-8711
AISD Business Office
1008 Bailey Ranch Road
Aledo, Texas 76008
817 441-5111
Ninth Grade Campus
990 Bailey Ranch Road
Aledo, Texas 76008
817 441-4504
Aledo Middle School
416 FM 1187 South
Aledo, Texas 76008
817 441-5198
Vandagriff Elementary Coder Elementary
408 FM 1187 South
12 Vernon Road
Aledo, Texas 76008
Aledo, Texas 76007
817 441-8771
817 441-6095
The Learning Center
1016 Bailey Ranch Road
Aledo, TX 76008
817 441-5176
McAnally Intermediate
151 FM 5 South
Aledo, Texas 76008
817 441-8347
Stuard Elementary
200 Thunderhead Ln
Aledo, Texas 76008
817 441-5103
Aledo I.S.D. School Directory
McCall Elementary
400 Scenic Trail
Willow Park, Texas
817 441-4500
Substitute Dress Code
Substitutes serve as role models for students by
their dress.
 All employees shall observe modesty and neatness
in clothing and personal appearance.
 The District has the right to ask an employee to
change attire if it is of such nature that it provokes
unfavorable comment.
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Ethics
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The substitute is on the same professional level as the
regular classroom teacher and should remain
conscientious toward responsibilities.
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When serving in an assignment, the substitute must
remember that substitute teaching is a position of trust.
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Confidential information concerning individual students
must not be discussed.
Note: Read the AISD Substitute Handbook for additional
practices and ethical conduct.
Reporting Schedule
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Elementary Campuses
7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
(Encourage you to arrive at 7:20 a.m.)
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McAnally, AMS, AHS, Daniel 9th Grade Center,
& The Learning Center
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Half Days: 4 hours or less per day
Full Days: more than 4 hours
Substitutes are expected to remain on duty as directed
and follow the same work schedule as the regular employee
(i.e., hall duty, lunchroom duty, bus duty, and other duties
assigned by the principal).
Substitute Cancellation of Assignment
Contacts After School Hours
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AHS, Tessa Maurer
817 219-7830
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Daniel 9th Grade, David Durnil
817 201-5880
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Learning Center, Ron Miller
817 235-5680
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Aledo Middle School, Zach Tarrant
817 584-4186
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McAnally, Holly Elgin
817 223-0125
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Vandagriff, David Sweeney
817 602-5006
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Coder, Amy Sadler
682 224-9834
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Stuard, Susan Stirewalt
817 61307291
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McCall, Julie Choate
817 688-1351
Substitute Salary & Payroll
Daily Rate for Certified Teachers or Bachelor’s Degree
$75.00
Daily Rate for Non-Degreed and a Long Term Paraprofessional
$65.00
Long-Term Certified Substitute
$100.00 per day (must be consecutive days for the same teacher)
Daily Rate for Paraprofessionals (i.e., Aides, Clerks, and Secretary)
$60.00
Substitute pay will reflect income tax withholdings based on the W-4.
Substitute paychecks are direct deposited on the evening prior to the 15th of each
month unless that day falls on a non-teaching day; checks will be direct deposited
the evening of the last day prior to the 15th of the month.
Contact Michele Davis at 817- 441-5111 for questions regarding your paycheck.
Advantages of Substitute
Teaching
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Opportunity to work with today’s youth and train
the minds of tomorrow
Work experience for future teachers
Flexible work schedule
Choose the age group of students to teach
Variety of assignments
No school responsibilities beyond the regular
teaching day
Substitute teaching is fun!
Role of a Substitute
We consider every teaching day to be
important in the life of a child.
The substitute teacher is
most vital to the daily
efficiency of operating
any school program.
Role of a Substitute
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The normal program and lessons should be strictly
adhered to whenever possible.
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While the substitute teacher’s duty is to ensure the
education of each student, the first responsibility is
to maintain the care, welfare, safety and security of
students in the classroom.
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Success is dependent upon responsible, professional
decision-making and good judgment.
Keys to Being a Great Substitute
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Be prompt!
Be prepared!
Be positive!
Be flexible!
Be professional!
Be pleasant!
Be patient!
Be enthusiastic!
Be firm, consistent and caring!
Things to Remember:
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Do not leave students unattended.
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Do not conduct personal business during class
time (i.e., reading the newspaper, magazines,
etc., personal phone calls, using the internet for
non-school related purposes, etc.)
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Do not ignore the lesson plans left by the
teacher.
Keys to being a Good
Substitute
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Indicate self-confidence.
Maintain order in the classroom.
Treat each child in a kind and just manner.
Respect each child.
Make directions clear and concise.
Ask for help when needed.
What do I do when I arrive at
school?
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Report to the school office.
Review the lesson plans.
Locate the pages in the Teacher’s Edition and
supplemental materials.
Review the Substitute Folder.
Review the fire and tornado drill posted by the
door.
Review the discipline procedures.
What do I do when students arrive
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Greet students at the door.
Introduce yourself.
Review expectations for behavior.
Minimize time spent on procedural matters (i.e.,
attendance, lunch count, etc.); start class
promptly.
Carry out the lesson plans to the best of your
ability.
Provide feedback to the students on their work.
Classroom Management
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Maintain discipline in the classroom at all times. Should
discipline problems occur, follow the discipline plan. Do not
administer corporal punishment or physical contact of any
kind.
Exhibit enthusiasm and confidence. These are visible
indicators to students and often set the tone for student
behavior.
Reward good behavior with praise. Tell the student what you
want instead of what you don’t want.
Be a positive role model. Students learn by example.
Classroom Management
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The tone, pitch, and volume of your voice will strongly
influence the students in your classroom. Keep it loud enough
to be heard, but do not yell. Yelling will cause students to yell
and react.
Anger, sarcasm, threats, and belittling remarks have no place
in a classroom. Remain calm; don’t loose your “cool”.
Treat students with dignity and respect.
Keep students engaged in learning. Give directions carefully
and ask students to repeat what you have said.
Smile.
Maintain established routines as much as possible; yet allow
for flexibility.
What do I do when a student does not
follow my directions?
Response to Question
Speak with the student privately and respectfully –
Discipline with Dignity
 A positive approach to discipline is encouraged.
Be pleasant, yet firm.
 Get at eye level, but do not get in their “personal space”.
 Help them to understand why their behavior may not be
acceptable.
 Encourage the student to think of an alternative solution to the
conflict.
 Help the student see the consequences to his/her actions.
 Attempt to give the student options which will allow him/her to
maintain dignity.
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Note: It is appropriate to disapprove of the student’s behavior,
but never the student.
Avoiding Power Struggles
PROXIMITY
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PRIVACY
• Power struggles get worse if escalated.
• Neither student nor teacher will win.
• Use active listening or be a broken record.
• Keep all communications as private as possible.
• Never embarrass a student in front of peers.
• Contact the assistant principal or principal immediately if a
problem escalates.
Items Requiring School Approval
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Students are not excused to leave school under any
circumstances without office permission.
No written communication should be sent to parents unless
directed to do so by an administrator or a teacher.
Accidents involving any of the students under supervision
must be reported to the office immediately.
Any student appearing to be ill should be sent to the office
immediately. Under no circumstances should a substitute
administer any oral or topical medications.
Visitors to the Classroom
Any outsider who comes to the classroom for
information about a student or who comes to the
classroom asking that a student be released from
school must be directed to the principal’s office.
 No student should be released from the classroom
without official notice from the office.
 All visitors must check in at the office and receive a
visitor’s badge.
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What do I do throughout the
day?
Carry out the lesson plans and assigned duties to the best of
your ability.
 Follow the classroom discipline plan and procedures. Be firm,
positive and respectful.
 Minimize time spent on procedural matters.
 Require student attention and participation.
 Provide feedback to students about their work.
 Provide closure at the end of the day (i.e., ask students to tell
you what they learned, etc.)
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Instructional Responsibilities
A lesson can be broken down into 3 components:
• Introduction
• Instructional core
• Conclusion
Introduce the lesson by:
• Stating the lesson
• Review if applicable
• Motivate the learners – Introductory Statement / Question or Activity
The instructional core should include:
• Step-by-step explanation of the lesson
• Teacher modeling product or process – Show and Tell
• Guided practice
The conclusion should include:
• Independent practice
• Lesson summary/closure “What did you learn?”
What if I don’t know the
answer?
Ask students, “What do you think?” or “What does
the class think?” when you don’t know.
This helps you facilitate
the lesson without
knowing some of the
content, and it
encourages students
to discuss what they know.
What do I do if a student has completed his/her work?
What do I do if all students have completed their work?
What do I do for the transition times?
If a student finished their work…
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Ask them if they have any homework from another
class to complete.
Ask them if they have a novel or book to read.
They can preview for the next lesson.
Ask the student to write a summary of what they
learned from the lesson.
You can give them an assignment related
to the lesson.
If all students have finished
their work…
You can follow the steps on the previous slide.
You can have a discussion about the content
presented in the lesson.
 You can use “extension activities” or “enrichment
activities” from the lesson in the teacher’s edition.
 You can create activities of interest.
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What do I do at the end of the
day?
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Complete a summary report for the teacher (i.e.,
lesson completed, lesson not completed, need
for review, discipline issues, etc.)
Neatly organize the papers turned in by the students.
Make sure the room is in order before leaving.
Turn off lights, equipment, and close the door.
Check with the office to see if you are needed the next day.
Technology in the Classroom
Classroom Teacher Presentation System:
SmartBoard
Projection System
Laptop Computer
Document Camera
Teacher Presentation System (TPS) Quick Reference
Haim Ginott Quote
“I’ve come to the frightening conclusion that I am the
decisive element in the classroom. It is my personal
approach that creates the climate. It is my daily
mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I
possess a tremendous power to make a child’s life
miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an
instrument of inspiration.”
Change of Personal
Information
If you change your name or address, please complete
the applicable online Human Resources forms and
forward to Human Resources:
- Change of Address
- Change of Name
If your telephone number changes, please remember to
update that information on the Aesop website and email
Judy Worthington [email protected] , so she
can update your information with Administrators.
What happens after the
onboarding meeting?
Reference Check
 Fingerprinting if necessary
 Approval from Administration
 Aesop Activation
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Fingerprinting
Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), passed by the 80th Texas Legislature,
requires criminal history information of school district employees
and other persons who have contact with students.
TEA, SBEC, and DPS established rules and procedures for digital
fingerprinting so the national criminal history information can be
entered into the DPS and FBI Clearinghouses.
Note:
If you have been fingerprinted for the nurse’s registry data base,
day care registry data base, etc., or if you were fingerprinted
prior to January 2008 you will most likely need to be fingerprinted
again.
Fingerprinting
Fingerprint information will be discussed at your appointment with Human Resources.
The instructions and fees for the fingerprint process differ for each person depending
on whether you hold a teacher certification or not.
All appointments for fingerprinting will be made through Human Resources and will
be arranged to be completed at some time after your initial appointment.
Fingerprinting can be done in Aledo ISD depending on scheduling arrangements. If
need be, you can be scheduled for fingerprinting outside the district.
Fingerprint results are provided to the district from Texas Department of Public Safety.
Once all backgrounds, fingerprints, reference checks, and approval
from administration is given, your AESOP account will be activated
and you will be notified that you have been approved for
substituting in Aledo.
Welcome To Aledo ISD!