Frequently Asked Questions for Substitutes
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1. What are the requirements for substitutes in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD?
- Degreed Substitute Teacher – Conferred Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Non-Degreed Substitute Teacher – At least 48 college credit hours
- Substitute Cosmetology Teacher – Valid Texas Cosmetology Instructor’s License
- Substitute Nurse – Valid Nursing License
- Substitute Paraprofessional – High school diploma/GED
- Substitute Clinic Assistant – High school diploma/GED
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2. What is the daily rate of pay for substitutes?
- Degreed Substitute Teacher - $110/day; $145/day - $180/day for long-term assignments
- Non-Degreed Substitute Teacher - $102/day
- Substitute Cosmetology Teacher - $110/day
- Substitute Nurse - $110/day
- Substitute Paraprofessional - $85/day
- Substitute Clinic Assistant - $85/day
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3. Are references needed before my application is considered complete?
Yes, at least one (1) professional reference from your current or most recent employment must be returned and is a critical part of your application. If you are a recent graduate, a teacher or professor reference is appropriate.
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4. I’ve completed my application and my references have been submitted electronically. What is the next step?
Your application will be reviewed by the CFISD Substitute Office. Please note that all applications are reviewed, but not all are approved. If approved, you will be sent an e-mail with further instructions.
In the meantime, please do the following:- MONITOR your references –
a. Check your references to ensure that they have returned the reference form. - REVIEW your e-mail –
a. Should you be selected to continue the process or if additional information is needed, all communication will occur via e-mail.
- MONITOR your references –
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5. What proof of education is required?
For degreed substitute teacher positions, unofficial college transcripts with degree conferred date must be uploaded to the application. Clear photocopies of degrees are also accepted. For all other positions, transcripts (official or unofficial) or clear photocopies of diplomas or degrees are acceptable and must be uploaded to the application. HR staff may ask to view the original document prior at any time during the hiring process.
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6. If I have previously applied/interviewed for a substitute position, do I need to reapply?
Substitute postings are listed on the website all year long and as one posting closes, another opens. If you have applied to a posting and it closes, you will need to reapply to the new posting. New references must be provided if the previous references are over one (1) year old.
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7. What do I need to do if I want to edit my application?
Applicants have the capability to update their online application with their user identification and password at any time.
