Mansfield ISD - Mansfield Independent School District

Mansfield Independent School District
Substitute Handbook
Application and Employment
Duties and Responsibilities
Policies and Procedures
Mansfield ISD
605 E Broad St
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 299-6300
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MISD Substitute Handbook
Table of Contents
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Superintendent’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Human Resources Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
MISD Mission and Belief Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Substitute Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Substitute Employment…………………………………………………………… 08
Reporting Times and Long term Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Hiring Process/Forms to bring to Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Items to Bring to HR/Substitute Orientation Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Observation Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RETURNING Substitutes
Reactivation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Emergency Operations Procedures/Updates Orientation . . . . . . . . 13
Accepting Assignments………………………………………………………….. 13
Accepting Assignments in Your Childs Class…………………………………. 13
Cancelling Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………….. 13
Substitute Discipline Management Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
General Evaluations/Feedback………………………………………………… 14-15
Common Causes for Deactivation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Resigning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General Information
Active Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Deposit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bad Weather Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Best Interest Letter (Permanent Removal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change of Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Classroom Policies and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Computer Access and Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Continuation of Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Emergencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HIPPA (Privacy Act). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ID Badges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Items Requiring School Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. 19
Job Availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Key Exchange Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parking on Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Payroll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sexual Harassment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Student Code of Conduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Workers Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
457 FICA Alternative Plan…………………………………………….. 21
Professional Duties and Responsibilities Duties
Substitute Job Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
Employee Dress Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Professional Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
Classroom Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Classroom Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
Special Education Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Orientation Reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mansfield Facts and FAQs
Campus Aesop Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33
Campus Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …… 34-35
Bell Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FAQ’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-39
Helpful Links and Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 40-41
Substitute Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 42
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Welcome to Mansfield ISD
Where Substitutes are our
“Partners in Education”
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Mansfield Independent School District
605 East Broad
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 299-6300
Board of Trustees
Beth Light, President
Danny Baas
Michael Evans
Raul Gonzalez
Karen Marcucci
Terry Moore
Courtney Wilson
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Jim Vaszauskas
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A Message from the Superintendent
Thank you in advance for your time to serve the students and staff of Mansfield
ISD as a substitute teacher. It is our hope that you have a positive experience
while providing this integral role in our classrooms. With your help, we are able to
provide our teachers with the ability to be away from the classroom while trusting
that their students’ instructional needs are still being met.
Best Regards,
Dr. Jim Vaszauskas
Superintendent of Schools
A Message from Human Resource Services
Substitute teachers are a vital part of the Mansfield ISD teaching family, providing consistency in
instruction for our students when teachers are out of the classroom. We want students to come
to school each day knowing they will be in a safe, challenging environment which will enable
them to thrive and achieve their personal best. Your commitment to instructional excellence is
valued and appreciated.
Please contact us in the substitute office at (817) 299-6342 if we may be of assistance to you.
We enjoy hearing from you and encourage you to provide productive feedback!
Sincerely,
Karen Wentworth
Associate Superintendent of Human Resource Services
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Our Mission
Mission Statement
Mansfield Independent School District ensures educational and personal success by:
aspiring to high academic standards
fostering a community built on mutual support and excellence
delivering innovative educational opportunities
cultivating productive, lifelong learners.
Belief Statements
We believe that…
1. Our foundation is built on personal beliefs, integrity, and respect.
2. Building positive relationships is vital for success.
3. Effective communication is essential.
4. Development and achievement are self-determined.
5. Responsibility and accountability are crucial.
6. Lifelong learning is imperative.
7. A safe, nurturing environment strengthens education.
8. Leadership is inherent within us all.
Motto
Inspire, Achieve, Excel.
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SUBSTITUTE QUALIFICATIONS &
The Application Process
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Substitute Employment
Thank you for your interest in substitute opportunities within the Mansfield Independent School
District. We are excited that you have chosen to become a part of our Professional Learning
Community.
Substitutes are needed on a daily basis for both our teacher and paraprofessional staff when
students are in school. The 2013-2014 school year begins August 26, 2013 and ends June 5,
2014. (June 6 th if a bad weather day becomes necessary)
Qualifications
Substitute Teacher
Minimum 48 college hours (verified by an official transcript) OR
Minimum two years experience as an instructional aide on a K-12 Mansfield ISD Campus
(verified by service record)
Substitute Nurse
Registered nurse (RN) verified by current Texas state license
Current CPR certification
Substitute Pay
Professional Assignments (Teachers/Nurses)
Daily Rate (Full day)
$75.00 Minimum 48 College Hours
$80.00 Degreed (Bachelors or higher)
$85.00 Certified (Standard Certificate)
Please note that certified pay is based on a valid standard teaching certificate.
Expired, invalid, suspended, revoked or out of the country certificates will not be accepted
for the certified pay scale.
$100.00 *Certified Long Term
*(after 10 th day in a consecutive assignment and requires HR approval)
Paraprofessional Only Assignments
Eligible to pick up only classroom aide assignments
*Substitute Teachers can also accept classroom aide assignments at the standard
paraprofessional rate of pay.
Minimum high school diploma or GED and pass the highly qualified test (administered in
the HR office)
Daily Rate (Full day)
$55.00 Standard paraprofessional assignment
$75.00 Specialized Paraprofessional assignment
(select line to view qualifying special education assignments)
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2013-2014 School Schedule and Substitute Reporting Times
Mansfield
Student
Report times
Professional
Substitute
Report times
Paraprofessional
Substitute
Report times
School
Elementary* 8:00-3:30 7:30-3:45 7:30-3:30
Intermediate 8:30-3:55 8:00-4:10 8:00-3:55
Middle 8:45-4:10 8:15-4:25 8:15-4:10
HS 7:25-2:55 6:55-3:10 6:55-2:55
BBCTA/Frontier 7:00-2:40 6:30-2:55 6:30-2:40
AEC 7:25-2:45 6:55-3:00 6:55-2:45
*PLEASE NOTE: Boren Elementary School and Ponder Elementary School bell schedules will change for
the 2013-2014 school year to start school at 7:50 a.m. and end at 3:20 p.m.
Half Day Assignments
Any substitute can be hired for one-half (1/2) day at half the above stated daily rates. A half-day
consists of four hours of work. The standard ½ day hours are as follows:
AM ½ Day
PM ½ Day
Elementary 7:30-11:37 11:38-3:45
Intermediate 8:00-12:07 12:08-4:10
Middle 8:15-12:22 12:23-4:25
High 6:55-11:02 11:03-3:10
BBCTA/Frontier 6:30-10:42 10:43-2:55
AEC 7:00-10:57 10:58-3:00
Long Term Substitute
The district goal is to fill all Long Term assignments with current substitutes who are fully
certified in the appropriate subject area. Available positions are posted online and applicants
must submit an updated resume to the Principal’s contact information listed for the assignment.
Long Term substitute eligibility is based on fully certified status and highly qualified in the subject
area of the teaching assignment. All Long Term substitutes must be approved by HR. An e-mail
from the substitute office is sent confirming their approved status.
Long Term Substitutes are paid $100.00 after the 10 th day in an approved consecutive
assignment.
Mandatory Technology Training
Effective for the 2013-2014 school year, substitutes must complete the online Substitute
Technology Training course. Upon the successful completion of the course, substitutes will
receive a User ID/Password and access to basic computer services. Please note: The usage of
technology is still limited to the requests outlined in the teacher’s lesson plan.
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HIRING PROCESS FOR NEW SUBSTITUTES
Application Steps (To be completed in order)
Apply Online
Download the Substitute New Hire Forms Packet
Complete all of the required forms
Bring completed forms and required items to the MISD Substitute Office
Register for the mandatory orientation in the Substitute Office
Complete required observation hours
Attend your scheduled orientation
Complete the required Technology Training course.
Secure an ID Badge and Parking Permit from the MISD Police Department
*Note: You will be notified by MISD if you need to complete the fingerprinting process.
Fingerprints must be cleared prior to being hired.
Forms to Bring to HR
(Download and Complete the Packet of Forms in the Substitute New Hire Packet)
FICA Alternative Retirement Plan Enrollment Form
Letter of Reasonable Assurance for Substitute Employees
Employee Acknowledgement of the Employee Acknowledgement of Workers’
Compensation Network
Substitute Technology Guidelines
Substitute Education/Certification Status Form
I9 Form
Texas New Hire Reporting Form
Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposit
Employee Job Description for Substitutes and Wage Acknowledgement Form
W-4 Withholdings Form
Mansfield ISD Substitute Handbook Receipt
Note: We cannot process your substitute paperwork if you do not bring all
of the required items and forms.
Items to Bring to HR
Official College Transcript(s) (Verifying a minimum of 48-hrs. of college credit) Original
transcripts must be part of the substitutes personnel file.
Official GED or High School Diploma for Classroom Aide Only Substitutes
Teacher Certification (if applicable)
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Two (2) Acceptable Forms of ID
Required for Identification: Valid Driver’s License, Passport, or State ID
Required for Payroll: Social Security Card
Voided Check/Direct deposit letter from a bank or a Savings Account Card (Required
for payroll automatic deposit)
The Substitute Orientation
The purpose of the Mansfield ISD Substitute Orientation is to review prospective substitutes of
the application process, the duties and responsibilities of the substitute and the district substitute
expectations. In addition, training for emergency operations procedures are provided by the
MISD Police Department during the orientation. Attendance is required for all New Substitutes
or those who have been Inactive for at least one year and would now like to return.
After completing the Substitute New Hire Packet and bringing your forms and items to
the Substitute Office for processing, you will be able to register for the upcoming
orientation session in the substitute office.
Orientation sign in is 30 minutes prior to the start of the orientation
You must be able to stay for the entire orientation session
Please be prompt. You will not be allowed to enter after the session starts.
2013-2014 Orientation Dates for NEW Substitutes
(Select the link to view dates)
New for 2013-2014 Certified Teachers: If you are a Certified Teacher, you are eligible to
attend the mini-orientation as outlined on the Substitute Orientation schedule.
Make sure you have reviewed the Substitute New Hire Process. You must bring your
completed forms and items to the Substitute Office FIRST and then sign up for a specific
orientation to attend.
MISD Center for the Performing Arts – 1110 W. Debbie Lane
Mansfield, TX 76063 (Located next to the Ben Barber Career Tech Academy)
MISD Observation Requirement
Substitute applicants are required to obtain 6 hours of classroom observation at a Mansfield
ISD campus before attending the Substitute Orientation.
You will be given the appropriate Observation Verification Form to complete when you bring
your completed Substitute New Hire forms and items to the Substitute Office for processing.
DO NOT REPORT TO A CAMPUS FOR OBSERVATION HOURS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR OBSERVATION
VERIFICATION FORM FROM THE SUBSTITUTE OFFICE.
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Applicants must obtain 6 hours in the following categories:
2 hours at the elementary level (Pre K-4 th )
2 hours at the mid level (5 th -8 th )
2 hours at the high school level (9 th -12 th )
We highly recommend that you visit a variety of classes including general education, special
education, career technology programs, fine arts programs and elective courses.
Note: If you are applying to substitute at only one campus level, all 6 of your hours can be at
that level. Example: An applicant wanting to substitute at the high school level only would
obtain all 6 of their hours at the high school level. If you only want to substitute at two levels
your observation hours will be split evenly between the two levels. (Ex. 3 hours at elementary
and 3 hours at mid-level)
*Exceptions to the observation requirement: (No observation hours required.)
Certified teachers may substitute in the area of their certification level without observing
first.
MISD Student Teachers may substitute at the campus level of their internship experience
without observing first.
All other applicants for substitute teaching must complete the observation hours.
Observation Requirement Steps:
1. Turn in Substitute New Hire completed forms and required items
2. Receive the Observation Verification Form from the Substitute Office
3. Contact desired campus to schedule observation time
4. Complete classroom observation hours
5. Obtain campus verification signatures from either a campus administrator or the
campus Aesop navigator on the Observation Verification Form
6. Bring Observation Verification Form to the Orientation
Please bring your completed New Hire Packet and the required items to our office between 8:30
and 11:00 or 1:30 and 3:30 for processing.
Returning Substitute Application Process
Substitutes who have performed their duties in an acceptable manner during the course of the
year and have ended the year with an active status are eligible to return.
Reactivation Steps
1. Complete the Reasonable Assurance Letter available at the end of the school year and
return it to Tina Riechers in HR. mailto:tinariechers@misdmail.org
2. Attend one of the summers Returning Substitute Training Sessions.
3. Update badge (if necessary).
4. Return handbook acknowledgement form.
5. Complete online Technology Training
2012 Returning Substitute Orientations
(Select the link to view dates)
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Successful completion of the Returning Substitute Training Sessions and the return of
your Reasonable Assurance Letter will warrant reactivation into the AESOP Substitute
System for the upcoming school year.
Returning Substitutes missing the summer sessions will need to attend during a new substitute
orientation, in order to reactivate their status. Attendances at these sessions are limited and are
by appointment only. Please contact the substitute office for further information.
Accepting an Assignment
Substitutes can accept assignments via the phone or internet in “Real Time” on a 24 hour basis.
Once you have been processed into Aesop you will receive a Welcome Letter with your ID
Number and PIN Number. The Welcome Letter will explain how to access the AESOP system.
An overview of the Aesop procedures is included in the Aesop Quick Start Guide.
Assignments in Your Child’s Class
Substitutes are prohibited from substituting in their child’s room and are discouraged from
working in a relative’s room. Failure to comply with this policy will result in a block from
the substitute list for that campus and/or the district.
Canceling an Assignment (Requires contacting the campus AESOP contact via phone
and email)
Call the Campus Aesop Contact (Page 34-35). Do not call the HR Office.
1. Only the campus can cancel assignments. There is no way for you to do this yourself
in Aesop, and HR cannot cancel it for you. You must call the campus
Make sure you are calling the Campus Aesop Contact number supplied on the Campus
Aesop Contact page found in this Substitute Handbook, not the main campus phone
number.
Try to give as much notice as possible so you can be removed from the assignment and
someone else can pick it up.
Make sure you give them the reason you are unable to keep your assignment.
Make every effort to speak to the campus Aesop contact person, otherwise make sure
you can leave a voice message. If you call and do not get a person or a voice mail please
continue calling until a person or a voicemail is reached.
2. E-mail the Campus Aesop Contact. (Not the HR Substitute Office)
Note in the e-mail when you called (date and time) and who you spoke with.
Reiterate your reason for canceling.
NOTE: The e-mail is to be used in addition to the phone call. It does NOT replace the phone
call.
Substitute Discipline Management Plan and Evaluation of Performance
Concerns regarding substitute conduct or job performance are reported to and resolved in the
office of Human Resource Development.
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Guidelines
Campus concerns regarding substitute conduct or performance are forwarded for review
along with the documentation of the concern. Documentation includes an overview of the
concern along with the supporting statements from the substitute, teacher(s), staff or
students as appropriate.
• Initial concerns must be sent to the District Aesop Coordinator (Tina
Riechers) via e-mail as soon as possible. (preferably the same day of the
concern)
• Once a concern has been raised, substitutes are temporarily deactivated
from AESOP and notified to contact Venetia Sneed, Director of HR
Development.
• Campus administration must investigate the incident and forward
subsequent documentation in a timely manner.
• Based on the nature and timing of the concern, substitutes may be asked to
meet with the campus administration to secure their statement.
A conference will be held with the substitute and the Director of Human Resource
Development (via phone or office visit) regarding the campus concern.
Depending on the nature of the concern, the statements provided, the substitute
input and conference with the Director of HR Development, one of the following
courses of action will take place:
o The concern can be simply noted in the substitute file and the substitute reinstated
to full active status.
o The substitute can be given a warning and then reinstated to full active substitute
status.
o The substitute can be blocked from the campus submitting the concern.
o The substitute can be blocked from an entire campus level (i.e. all high schools).
o The substitute can be blocked from all MISD campuses and removed from the
active substitute list permanently.
o The concern can be dismissed.
Documentation of all concerns and subsequent consequence are filed in the Substitute’s
Personnel File.
Note: The office of HR Development works collaboratively with the campus administration to
resolve concerns regarding substitute performance. Consequences resulting from subsequent
investigations are under the direction of the office of HR Development.
General Evaluations
An optional electronic evaluation process is available for both substitutes and teachers to
complete. You may access the form on-line feedback form from your Aesop home page
following the completion of each assignment.
Your feedback is sent to the Human Resource office for review.
General Evaluations should not be used to report Campus Concerns. Please email
Campus Concerns to the Substitute Specialist.
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Common Causes for Removal from the MISD Substitute System
Unprofessional conduct on the campus or in the classroom include, but are not limited to:
Not following the teachers’ lesson plans/instructions
Inappropriate use of technology
Using campus computers or bringing your own (violating the substitute technology policy)
Poor classroom management skills
Frequently canceling or being late to assignments
Not canceling an assignment properly
Making inappropriate verbal comments (to students or staff)
Embarrassing Students: academically, physically, mentally or emotionally
Intimidating or frightening students
Yelling or screaming or telling students to “shut-up”
Making personal comments regarding sensitive subject matters (i.e. ethnicity, gender,
age, religion, politics, drugs/alcohol, family background/values)
Inappropriate physical contact such as horseplay, disciplinary measures, or sexual
contact
Sporadic work history
Inappropriate dress
Falsification of information on documents used for consideration of employment
Failure to comply with board policy, campus policy or administrative directives
Committing acts which constitute lewdness, indecency or pornography
Committing acts which constitute a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
Committing acts which constitute a crime involving theft, robbery, embezzlement,
misapplication of funds, fraud or organized crime
Continued campus concerns and requests for campus blocks
Resigning
Substitutes who wish to have their name removed from the Active Substitute List must send a notice or
resignation letter to the Substitute Office. You will be deactivated from the Master List, which will prevent
you from receiving phone calls or accessing the system.
Mansfield ISD
Substitute Office
605 E. Broad St
Mansfield, TX 76063
Tina Riechers/Substitute Specialist
817-299-6342
tinariechers@misdmail.org
Fax 817-473-5488
Venetia Sneed/Director of Human Resource Development
Substitute Training/Assessment/Management
817-299-6343
venetiasneed@misdmail.org
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Active Employment Status
1. Substitute application submitted
2. New hire forms completed
3. Observation hours completed (if necessary)
4. Substitute orientation attended
5. Substitute Online Technology Course successfully completed
6. Criminal History Records/Fingerprinting cleared
7. Substitute picks up Badge Letter and Aesop Welcome Letter from HR.
8. Identification Badge and parking permit processed and released at the MISD Police
Office.
9. HR activation of substitute
An applicant’s name will be added as an active substitute in the AESOP system, after all of the
steps have been completed,
Only active substitutes are able to view and/or be assigned to a substitute job.
Automatic Deposit
Substitutes are paid via Automatic Deposit and will complete the Automatic Draft Deposit Form
as part of their employment paperwork. Please bring a voided check or a letter from your bank
with your savings account information on it for payroll deposit information. Direct deposit is
required for substitutes to remain active in the substitute system.
Bad Weather Days
The closing of schools due to inclement weather is the decision of the district administration. The
decision to cancel school will be made as early as possible and the radio and TV stations listed
below will be notified. They, in turn, will announce the closure. The Aesop calendar will be
closed for inclement weather after the district has made the official announcement. Please do
NOT call school offices or teachers for such information.
Weather and road conditions can vary greatly from area to area. As a result, you, as parents, are
the final decision makers regarding your son/daughter's attendance. Please notify the school
office if your son/daughter will not be in school or should be dismissed early due to weather
conditions.
In the event of inclement weather Mansfield ISD will announce school closing or delay using the
media outlets below.
Radio Stations:
WBAP 820 AM - www.wbap.com
KRLD 1080 AM - http://www.krld.com
Dallas/Fort Worth Television Channels:
04 (FOX) - http://www.myfoxdfw.com
05 (NBC) - http://www.nbc5dfw.com
11 (CBS) - http://www.cbs11tv.com
8 (ABC) - www.wfaa.com
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Best Interest Letter
Substitutes that are permanently deactivated for inappropriate behavior will receive a “Best
Interest” Letter in the mail. This letter contains the following non-negotiable statement. “After
review, it has been determined, in the best interest of the district, that your name be
removed from the substitute list and you not continue to substitute for the Mansfield
School District.” Please note that a Best Interest Letter can be sent at anytime during the
substitute application or employment process.
Change of Status
Once an Active Employment Status and a substitute file has been created, written notification
must be made to the HR Office of any change of address or phone number. Substitutes must
also give written notification to the HR Office if the individual desires to be removed from the
substitute list temporarily or permanently.
Classroom Policies and Procedures
Substitutes can expect to find a Subfolder prepared by the classroom teacher outlining specific
duties and responsibilities to govern the day. In the event that a Subfolder is missing or lesson
plans/activities for the day are not identified, the substitute needs to notify the campus
administration of the missing information and check with the department head, team leader or
neighboring teacher for assistance.
See Helpful links on Page 40 of this handbook for websites containing instructional information
and tips for successful substituting.
Computer Access and Use
Due to the confidential information that is contained on the teacher’s computer, access to
technology is limited for regular substitutes. Substitutes are not permitted to access district
employee’s computers unless the substitute has completed the Substitute Technology Training
and signed the Districts Acceptable Use of Technology Policy.
Substitutes are also prohibited from bringing their own Laptops, I-Pods, I-Pads or other
such devices.
Limited access reduces the risks of mistakes, misuse, inappropriate student behavior and
unacceptable or accidental situations occurring.
*All substitutes will sign the Districts Acceptable Use Technology Policy located in the
Substitute New Hire Packet as part of their hiring paperwork. Failure to comply with the policy
will result in the termination of substitute employment.
Continuation of Employment
Mansfield ISD will afford substitute employees the opportunity to return for continuation of
employment for each succeeding year by signing a Letter of Reasonable Assurance issued by
the District at the end of the year and by participating in the Emergency Operations Procedures
Training.
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This opportunity is available to all substitutes who have performed their duties in an
acceptable manner during the course of the year and have ended the year with an active
status.
Emergencies
All individuals seeking substitute employment must participate in the annual Mansfield
Emergency Operations Procedures Training (EMOP) before they can be activated in the Aesop
system. This training is a standard part of the New Substitute Orientation and offered several
times during the summer as a refresher course for Returning Substitutes.
Administrators and the MISD Police Department conduct emergency drills designed to ensure
the orderly movement of students and personnel to the safest areas available. All substitutes
should become familiar with the evacuation plans posted in their area. Each person should
know the location of the fire extinguishers and be familiar with how to use them. (Handouts
regarding the emergency training are given out by the MISD Police during the training session.)
HIPPA Privacy
Individually identifiable health information that relates to an individual’s past, present or future
physical or mental health or condition to the provision of health care to that person is
confidential. Substitutes are expected to maintain confidentiality and limit disclosure to those
individuals who have an “educational need to know.”
ID Badges
All substitutes are required to visit the Mansfield ISD Police Department following the completion
of their Substitute New Hire paperwork to obtain an official district badge. An authorization
clearance form will be given to you in HR to take to the Police Department for processing. Do
not go to the Police Department without first completing your paperwork in HR and receiving the
ID Badge Authorization Form. ID Badges are required and are to be worn every day at work.
A Lanyard will be provided for use with the badges/keys (free of charge) to all active substitutes.
Items Requiring School Approval
Students are not excused to leave school under any circumstance without school
approval.
No written communication should be sent to parents without permission from the
principal.
Accidents involving students must be reported to the office immediately.
Students cannot be kept after hours.
Job Availability
Since substitutes are able to set the parameters of their job availability when they create their
Aesop Profile, Mansfield assumes substitutes are available and willing to work within the
schedule they generate for themselves. Therefore, substitutes who are consistently unavailable
for work or who do not pick up jobs when called by the system will be purged from Aesop and
considered inactive substitutes.
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Key Exchange Policy
To provide another level of security and to ensure that all staff are able to secure their door in
case of an emergency, substitutes are given a key to the classroom door(s) of their assignment
for the day in exchange for their car keys. All keys are stored in a portable, secured, lock-box
and redistributed to the substitute at the end of the day.
Substitutes who fail to return the campus room key at the end of the day will be
deactivated until the key has been returned. It is possible that a fine for a replacement
room key may also be assessed.
Parking on Campus
Substitutes at the high school level (which includes the Ben Barber Career Tech Academy and
AEC/BIC) are required to have a parking permit for their vehicle prior to reporting to a job. There
is no fee for a staff permit.
Clearance forms for obtaining the permit will be given to substitutes when they bring their new
hire forms to HR for processing. The MISD Parking Rules and Guidelines will be discussed
during the substitute orientation and substitutes will be given a hard copy of the district
guidelines. Questions regarding parking on campus may be addressed to the MISD Police
Department at 817-299-6000.
Payroll
In order to ensure the accurate reporting of days worked, substitutes must sign in and out on the
campus sign-in sheet with their name and employee number (which in most cases is their Aesop
pin number as assigned by HR). Failing to do so could result in a substitute not being paid for
that day. All signatures must be legible.
In order to be paid at the correct pay scale you must have valid documentation on file. If you are
a certified teacher your certificate must be valid. Expired or invalid teaching certificates will result
in being placed on the degreed pay scale.
Payday is the 20 th of each month. When the 20 th falls on a weekend or a holiday, substitutes will
be paid on the work day preceding the weekend or holiday.
The pay cycle is from the 21 st of one month to the 20 th of the next month.
Security
Principals are responsible for the security on their campus and are required to contact proper
authorities should any problems arise on a school campus. Criminal history investigations are
made on all employees and picture identification badges are supplied for substitutes when they
are processed into the district.
Sexual Harassment
It is the official policy of this school district that students and employees should be treated
honorably and with respect at all times. Students and employees should conduct themselves in
a manner that encourages and promotes positive, wholesome relationships with others. The
Board of Trustees recognizes that all persons should be free from unwelcome, offensive or
otherwise inappropriate sexual advances, or activity. Such conduct is not appropriate in an
educational environment, and the Board of Trustees will not tolerate sexual harassment or
sexual abuse (verbal, non-verbal or physical) of students or employees.
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Student Code of Conduct
The Student Code of Conduct identifies a broad range of behaviors that disrupt learning and are
not acceptable in the Mansfield Independent School District. The behaviors are listed in Levels I,
II, and III. When a student is found to have engaged in misconduct which may be classified into
any of the three levels, that student will be subject to disciplinary action by the classroom
teacher, assistant principal and/or principal. The policies and administrative procedures
concerning student conduct apply to actions of students during school hours, before and after
school while on school property/school transportation, at all school-sponsored events/activities,
field trips, sporting events, assemblies, evening school-related activities, and when the actions
affect the missions or operations of MISD.
Substitutes are encouraged to review the Student Code of Conduct prior to reporting to work and
familiarize themselves with the MISD Progressive Discipline Management Plan.
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/uploaded/main/departments/student-services/assets/SCOCfinal.pdf
Workers Compensation
All district employees, in accordance with laws of the State of Texas, are covered by the district’s
workers’ compensation fund. Only injuries occurring in the course and scope of the substitute’s
job duties are covered. In the event of an injury while on duty, the substitute must notify the
campus nurse. An incident report will be completed at that time and forwarded to the Mansfield
ISD Benefits Office. All substitutes will complete the Employee Acknowledgement of Workers’
Compensation Network, which governs the Workers Compensation benefits, as part of their
hiring packet.
457 FICA Alternative Plan
457 refers to a section of the IRS Code that allows you to save part of your earnings on a PRE-
TAX basis. This lowers your current taxable income and helps your long term savings grow faster.
The 457 FICA Alternative Plan is a savings program for employees who are not eligible to
participate in the State Employees’ Retirement System. These individuals are normally parttime,
seasonal, and temporary employees.
Enrollment is automatic; 7.5% of your gross pay is deducted from your paycheck and invested for
you with American United Life, a OneAmerica Company.
Plan Contact Person:
Lucy Peeples
605 Broad Street Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 299-6336
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SUBSTITUTES PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
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Employee Job Description
Substitute Teacher
TITLE: Substitute Teacher
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of HR Development
DEPT./SCHOOL: Assigned Effective: Spring 2007
Primary Purpose:
Enables students to continue their education with minimal interruption in the absence of
the regular classroom teacher.
Qualifications:
Proof of completion of 48 accredited hours at an institution of higher education
Completion of the Mansfield ISD Substitute Orientation Process
Have the interpersonal skills to work well with children, parents and school staff
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Reports to the building principal [school secretary] upon arrival at the school building
Reviews the absent teachers lesson plans and carries out instructional and administrative
duties as outlined.
Maintains effective classroom management and supports building-wide standards and
policies for safety and health
Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and during teacher
assigned locations and times
Completes a summary of work completed at the end of each teaching day and leaves it
for the regular classroom teacher
Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and
which good teaching practice dictates
Maintains required inventory, equipment and records
Performs building duties as assigned by the principal
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Working Conditions:
(2 of 2)
Substitute Teacher
Physical Demands:
Moderate physical activity, which includes standing, stooping, bending, lifting,
walking and moving small stacks of books and other classroom equipment
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal parameters
May have biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbal and written)
Ability to instruct
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to make rational and quick decisions
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job requires supervision of the classroom and students.
Terms of Employment:
On a daily basis
Salary is to be established by the Board
EVALUATION:
The Superintendent or designee shall have authority to remove a substitute
teacher's name from the list.
Substitute Discipline Management Plan
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is
not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
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Mansfield Independent School District
FACULTY AND STAFF DRESS STANDARDS
All faculty and staff members shall maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance. Employees will
follow the rules below:
Daily professional standard for campus and central staff:
•No shorts
•Pants are considered below the knee.
•No jeans or coveralls of any color
•Skirt length for women shall be no shorter than five inches above the knee.
•No sweats or wind suits
•No leggings as pants (allowed if worn under appropriate length dress or extra long shirt/sweater).
•Stirrup pants may be worn if sized appropriately.
•Halter tops, sleeveless tops with large armholes, tube tops, low cut front or back tops, or tops
revealing the middle section of the body, are not permitted. Tops must cover the entire torso at all times,
even in movement.
•Sleeveless shirts/tops must cover undergarments.
•Cleavage must be covered.
•Men shall wear collared or banded shirts.
•No T-shirts
•Shoes must be worn at all times.
•No house slippers
•No rubber or plastic flip-flops
Special rules for campus and central staff:
•Casual dress will be determined by the administration as needed for the assignment (i.e. selfcontained
Special Education classes, physical education classes, coaching assignments, special
projects).
•On spirit days, exceptions to the dress code are determined by the administrator (i.e. jeans (no holes),
T-shirts, wind suits).
Please Note: Approved Long Term Substitutes may participate in any campus special dress code days.
Substitutes in PE and Self-Contained Special Education classes may dress in attire that is appropriate for
the unique classroom environment and activities for the learning process.
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Professional Ethics
The substitute has a professional responsibility even though he/he is not a contracted
teacher.
Caution should be used in expressing personal opinions about what is seen or heard in the
classroom or on the campus.
Comments comparing one school with another or comparing the students in one
neighborhood or campus with another are discouraged.
Under no circumstances should a substitute criticize the curriculum, classroom procedures,
campus teachers or administration in front of the students.
The substitute is responsible for carrying out the lesson plans left by the teacher
A substitute’s personal views on subjects that can create controversy (religion, politics, drugs,
sexuality, race relations) should not be brought into conversation with students.
The substitute teacher is expected to perform all of the duties of the regular teacher unless
the principal releases the substitute from a particular duty.
The substitute teacher is not expected to perform the extra curricular or co-curricular duties of
the regular teacher. (football practice, band practice, after school club meetings, etc.)
A substitute should NEVER leave a class/classroom unattended or leave the campus during
regular school hours without checking with the school staff.
A substitute teacher is looked upon as a professional; therefore he/she should exercise
discretion and good judgment in their choice of apparel.
Classroom Instruction
The substitute should endeavor to preserve the regular routine of the classroom. He/She is
to follow the daily class schedule and lesson plans provided by the teacher. If lesson plans
are not available, please check with another teacher, team leader, department chair or
campus administration for assistance.
The substitute teacher is to be an active part of the classroom instruction. Reading personal
materials, sleeping, working on personal work, etc. is unacceptable and reasons for
deactivation from the substitute system.
The substitute teacher should not assign written work and leave it to be graded except at the
request of the teacher.
The substitute teacher has the same responsibility (as the regular teacher) for the students,
equipment, and materials assigned to his/her care. All materials and equipment used by the
substitute teacher are to be returned to the proper authority or location before the substitute
leaves the campus.
When individual students cause behavioral problems which are disruptive to the learning
environment, the substitute teacher should refer those students to the campus administration
with a discipline referral or note explaining the circumstances. NEVER administer corporal
punishment or physical contact of any kind.
The substitute should leave the regular teacher a brief summary of the day’s activities by
class period. The teacher needs to know what portion of the lesson each individual class was
able to complete.
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Classroom Management
Classroom management can be the most challenging aspect of a substitute’s job. The
following suggestions may be helpful to you.
Learn the names of the students as quickly as possible.
Exhibit enthusiasm and confidence. These are visible indicators to students and often set
the tone for student behavior.
Start the day promptly, firmly and concisely.
Be fair, friendly, and consistent.
Be sure students understand what is expected of them.
Remind students that their regular teacher expects them to be successful and so do you.
Use praise generously and show respect for students.
Take an active interest in the instructional focus of the day.
Treat students with dignity. Sarcastic or belittling remarks are inappropriate and reasons
for deactivation from Aesop (Substitute System).
Vocabulary should be appropriate for the classroom.
Remain calm and relaxed. Don’t lose your cool.
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SCORE A FOUR!
Four Ways to be Prepared
Arrive early
Obtain needed administrative information
Scout the classroom
Locate needed teaching materials
Four Ways to Take Charge
Start the class decisively
Take roll efficiently
Give directions concisely
Use a controlled voice
Four Ways to Clarify Expectations
Use a classroom discipline plan
Give specific directions about desired behavior
Give specific feedback about actual behavior
Circulate frequently around the classroom
Four Ways to Communicate the Significance of Learning
Minimize time spent on procedural matters
Require student attention and participation
Provide feedback to students about their work
Provide closure at the end of class
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Special Education Programs/Classes
Substitutes are encouraged to accept assignments for both General and Special Education.
We ask, however, that you review the list of Special Education Acronyms and the course
description of the related class before accepting SPED positions so that you are familiar with
and aware of the expectations for the class.
AP – (Adaptive PE) A diversified program of developmental activities, games, sports, and
rhythmical movements suited to the interests, capabilities, and limitations of students with
general disabilities.
CM/Resource – (Content Mastery) An instructional support service for identified special
education students who receive their primary instruction in the general education setting.
(Resource Classes) For students who need remediation and/or more intensive, individualized
instruction, resource services are available. The emphasis is on core academic areas with the
focus directed towards skill acquisition, acceleration, and or remediation.
Specialized Special Education Classes
(Pay rate: $75.00 Per day)
FALS – (Functional Academic Life Skills) A self contained life skills program designed for
students who demonstrate global moderate to severe developmental delays in all areas
including cognitive, developmental, academic, and adaptive skills.
FLS - (Functional Life Skills) Designed for students with profound cognitive impairments who are
medically fragile.
PPCD – (Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities) A school-based early intervention
service for children age three through five.
Star/Success – (Success) For students whose primary deficit is demonstrating appropriate
behavior. Teachers assist the students in transitioning back into less restrictive placement
options with the behavioral and academic skills necessary to be successful. (Star) Centralized
academic program designed to serve the individual needs of students who require a highly
structured learning environment with visual supports that emphasizes the general education
curriculum.
I.S.L.E.-(Individual Structured Learning Environment):
The I.S.L.E. support classroom is designed to serve students receiving Special Education
services, grades K-12, who demonstrate significant deficits in social interactions,
communication, emotional regulation, and organization.
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Non-SPED Classroom
A/C – (Alternative Classroom) For students who have been temporarily removed from their
regular classroom for code of conduct violations.
Orientation Reminders
Report to work 30 minutes before the start of school.
Always sign in at the beginning of the day and out at the end of the day in the front office.
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Make sure your name is written legibly and you are using the correct employee number so
there are no errors in your pay.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR BADGE to assignments; not doing so may the cause the campus to
send you home without pay.
DO NOT USE CELL PHONES IN CLASSROOMS OR HALLWAYS. Turn them off during
instructional time.
Payday is the 20 th of each month. When the 20 th falls on a weekend or holiday, substitutes will be
paid the work day preceding the weekend or holiday. The pay cycle is from 21 st of one month
through the 20th of next month.
The daily rate of pay for a teaching assignment is based on your educational background on file.
48+ hours $75.00, degreed with a bachelors or higher $80.00, active teaching certificate $85.00
per day. A para-professional or aide assignment is $55.00 per day, specialized Special Education
paraprofessional assignments are $75.00 and half-day assignments are half of the designated
daily rate.
If you’re going to be late to an assignment, call the campus.
If you need to cancel an assignment, call the campus.
If you accept an assignment late, call the campus to tell them you are coming.
No tobacco products/alcoholic beverages on campus.
Do not leave campus without notifying the Campus Substitute Coordinator.
Always follow the teacher’s instructions.
Leave a note for the teacher – good or bad.
Familiarize yourself with the department head or team leader; contact him/her with any
questions/problems.
DO NOT USE school computers, telephones, radios, electronic mail, internet access, VCR’s,
DVD’s, etc., unless it is specified in writing by the teacher.
DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY. Do not bring your own laptop of any other device.
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MANSFIELD FACTS AND FAQs
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Campus Contacts for 2013-2014
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Contact Name Phone number E-mail address
Charlotte Anderson Cathy Maris (817) 299-7760 CatherineMaris@misdmail.org
Jennifer Kurecka (817) 299-7760 jenniferkurecka@misdmail.org
J.L. Boren Denise Wilkens (817) 299-7744 denisewilkens@misdmail.org
John Williams (817) 299-7745 johndwilliams@misdmail.org
Janet Brockett Tracey Latham (817) 299-6626 traceylatham@misdmail.org
Sandra Higgins (817) 299-6620 sandrahiggins@misdmail.org
Willie Brown Jill Coble (817) 299-5864 jillcoble@misdmail.org
Kyna Eastlick (817) 299-5866 kynaeastlick@misdmail,org
Louise Cabaniss Shellie Vansa (817) 299-6480 shellievansa@misdmail,org
Bryan Johnson (817) 299-6480 bryanjohnson@misdmail.org
Anna May Daulton Jana Shaw (817) 299-6640 janashaw@misdmail.org
Stacy Rogers (817) 299-6640 StacyRogers@misdmail.org
Kenneth Davis Mitch McCombs (817) 299-7846 AlbertMcCombs@misdmail.org
Luanne Snow (817) 299-7844 luannesnow@misdmail.org
Imogene Gideon Julie Castillo (817) 299-7800 JulieCastillo@misdmail.org
Ashia Bell (817) 299-7800 AshiaBell@misdmail.org
Glenn Harmon Alisa Harner (817) 299-7780 AlisaHarner@misdmail.org
Michele Drake (817) 299-7786 MicheleDrake@misdmail.org
Carol Holt Mary Price (817) 299-6460 maryprice@misdmail.org
Jenny Mutterer (817) 299-6466 jennymutterer@misdmail.org
Thelma Jones Layce Redmond (817) 299-6947 LacyeRedmond@misdmail.org
Patricia Turner (817) 299-6940 patriciaturner@misdmail.org
D.P. Morris Tara Sublette (817) 299-7865 TaraSublette@misdmail.org
Linda Moss (817) 299-7860 lindamoss@misdmail.org
Erma Nash Maria Olvera (817) 299-6906 mariaolvera@misdmail.org
Oscar Barbour (817) 299-6907 oscarbarbour@misdmail.org
Nancy Neal Rob Romaguera (817) 299-1277 RobRomaguera@misdmail.org
Christi Grossklaus (817) 299-1270 ChristiGrossklaus@misdmail.org
Annette Perry Paula McBride (817) 299-3606 paulamcbride@misdmail.org
Sondra Thomas (817) 299-3605 sondrathomas@misdmail.org
Alice Ponder Connie Ambuehl (817) 299-7700 connieambuehl@misdmail.org
Vicki Klahn (817) 299-7700 vickiklahn@misdmail.org
Martha Reid Ronda May (817) 299-6960 rhondamay@misdmail.org
Dorothy Sanders (817) 299-6960 dorothysanders@misdmail.org
Tarver-Rendon Cindy Pannell (817) 299-7880 cindypannell@misdmail.org
Shirley Stone (817) 299-7880 shirleystone@misdmail.org
Mary Jo Sheppard Felicia Fain (817) 299-6600 feliciafain@misdmail.org
Lori Ayala (817) 299-6607 loriayala@misdmail.org
Cora Spencer Kathleen Key (817) 299-6686 kathleenkey@misdmail.org
Jocelyn Hobdy (817) 299-6680 JocelynHobdy@misdmail.org
Elizabeth Smith Dallas Arter (817) 299-6986 dallasarter@misdmail.org
Tiffanie King (817) 299-6987 tiffanieking@misdmail.org
Roberta Tipps Eileen Carmichael (817) 299-6296 eileencarmichael@misdmail.org
Bonnie Russell (817) 299-6920 bonnierussell@misdmail.org
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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS
Cross Timbers Janet Masters (817) 299-3560 janetmasters@misdmail.org
Tracey Patton (817) 299-3560 traceypatton@misdmail.org
Donna Shepard Catherine Browder (817) 299-5947 CatherineBrowder@misdmail.org
Miriam Singarella (817) 875-3875 miriamsingarella@misdmail.org
Mary Orr Cindy Brenner (817) 299-5820 cindybrenner@misdmail.org
Duane Thurston (817) 299-5820 duanethurston@misdmail.org
Della Icenhower John Goins (817) 299-2713 johngoins@misdmail.org
Diana Mueller (817) 299-2711 dianamueller@misdmail.org
Mary Lillard Kim Bair (817) 276-6260 kimbair@misdmail.org
Chris Escoto (817) 276-6266 chrisescoto@misdmail.org
Asa Low E.J. Mynhier (817) 299-3649 ElisaMynhier@misdmail.org
Sandy Wheeler (817) 299-3640 sandrawheeler@misdmail.org
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Brooks Wester Sundee Doerr (817) 299-7010 sundeedoerr@misdmail.org
Ben Renner (817) 299-7007 benrenner@misdmail.org
T.A. Howard Brandee King (817) 299-3500 brandeeking@misdmail.org
Jared Peters (817) 299-3506 jaredpeters@misdmail.org
Linda Jobe Katie Walker (817) 299-7040 katrinawalker@misdmail.org
Elizabeth Hostin (817) 299-7044 ElizabethHostin@misdmail.org
Rogene Worley Sheila Bell (817) 299-5910 sheilabell@misdmail.org
Kendall Hasse (817) 299-5908 kendallhasse@misdmail.org
Danny Jones Laura Hash (817) 276-6200 laurahash@misdmail.org
Karen Sparkman (817) 276-6200 karensparkman@misdmail.org
James Coble Leah Caliendo (817) 299-6406 leahcaliendo@misdmail.org
Jacqueline Palmer (817) 299-6400 jacquelinepalmer@misdmail.org
HIGH SCHOOLS
Lake Ridge High School Dianna Casper (817) 299-7928 DiannaCaspet@misdmail.org
Joy Scott (817) 299-7930 joyscott@misdmail.org
Legacy High School Nicole Kidd (817) 299-1112 nicolekidd@misdmail.org
Mansfield High School Kim Yetter (817) 299-7525 kimyetter@misdmail.org
Summit High School Marcia Brake (817) 299-7418 marciabrake@misdmail.org
Timberview High School Michelle Vasquez (817) 299-2615 michellevasquez@misdmail.org
AEC/BIC Corey Alaniz (817) 299-5805 coreyalaniz@misdmail.org
Ben Barber Career Center Kristi Russell (817) 299-1918 KristiGregory@misdmail.org
Mendy Gregory (817) 299-1928 MendyGregory@misdmail.org
NURSING Ted Cross (817) 299-6370 tedcross@misdmail.org
Evelyn Conlon (817) 299-6370 evelynconlon@misdmail.org
Human Resources Tina Riechers (817) 299-6342 tinariechers@misdmail.org
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CAMPUS DIRECTORY
Administration Office
605 East Broad Street Tina Riechers Venetia Sneed, Director
Mansfield, TX 76063 Substitute Specialist HR Development
817-299-6300 817-299-6342 817-299-6343
Elementary Schools
(EC-4)
Alice Ponder-NEW Anna May Daulton Annette Perry Carol Holt
12350 Rendon Road 2607 N. Grand Peninsula 1261 South Main 7321 Ledbetter
Burleson, TX 76028 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 Mansfield, TX 76063 Arlington, TX 76001
817-299-7700 817-299-6640 817-299-3600 817-299-6460
David Thayer Sue Gerlach Sondra Thomas Thelma Foster
Charlotte Anderson Cora Spencer D. P. Morris Elizabeth Smith
5615 Fox Hunt Dr 3140 South Camino Lagos 7900 Tin Cup Drive 701 South Holland
Arlington, TX 76017 Grand Prairie, TX 75054 Arlington, TX 76001 Mansfield, TX 76063
817-299-7760 817-299-6680 817-299-7860 817-299-6980
Sheira Petty Chuck Roberts Tara Sublette Lea Boiles
Erma Nash Glenn Harmon Imogene Gideon Janet Brockett
1050 Magnolia St 5700 Petra Drive 1201 Mansfield Webb 810 Dove Meadows
Mansfield, TX 76063 Arlington, TX 76017 Arlington, TX 76002 Arlington, TX 76002
817-299-6900 817-299-7780 817-299-7800 817-299-6620
Rennda Branson Vic Eugenio Alma Martinez Tamara Liddell
J. L. Boren-NEW Kenneth Davis Louise Cabaniss Martha Reid
403 N. Holland Rd. 900 Eden Rd 6080 Mirabella Blvd 500 Country Club Drive
Mansfield, TX 76063 Arlington, TX 76001 Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Arlington, TX 76002
817-299-7740 817-299-7840 817-299-6480 817-299-6960
John Williams Holly Smith Keisha McDonald Rebecca Stephens
Mary Jo Sheppard Nancy Neal Roberta Tipps Tarver Rendon-NEW
1701 Hwy 1187 280 Nelson Wyatt Rd 3001 N. Walnut Creek 605 Retta Mansfield Rd.
Mansfield, TX 76063 Mansfield, TX 76063 Mansfield, TX 76063 Burleson, TX 76028
817-299-6600 817-299-1270 817-299-6920 817-299-7880
Dr. Lylia King Tameka Atkins Tami Vardy Jamie Norwood-Miller
Thelma Jones
Willie E. Brown
7400 S. Watson Rd 1860 Cannon Dr
Arlington, TX 76002 Mansfield, TX 76063
817-299-6940 817-299-5860
Dameon Gray
Kyna Eastlick
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Intermediate Schools (5 & 6)
Asa Low Cross Timbers Della Icenhower Donna Shepard
1526 N. Walnut Creek
Dr. 2934 Russell Road 8100 Webb Ferrell Rd. 1280 FM 1187
Mansfield, TX 76063 Arlington, TX 76001 Arlington, TX 76002 Mansfield, TX 76063
817-299-3640 817-299-3560 817-299-2700 817-299-5940
Jason Short Gina Rietfors Imelda Little To Be Determined
Mary Orr
Mary Lillard
2900 East Broad St 1301 N. Day Miar
Mansfield, TX 76063 Mansfield, TX 76063
817-299-5820 817-276-6260
Duane Thurston
Tracy Curtis
Middle Schools (7 & 8 )
Brooks Wester Danny Jones James Coble Linda Jobe
1520 N. Walnut Creek 4500 East Broad St 1200 Ballweg Rd 2491 Gertie Barrett Rd
Mansfield, TX 76063 Mansfield, TX 76063 Arlington, TX 76002 Mansfield, TX 76063
817-299-7000 817-276-6200 817-299-6400 817-299-7040
Andrea Hensley Travis Moore Dr. Charlotte Ford Elizabeth Hostin
Rogene Worley
T. A. Howard
500 Pleasant Ridge Dr 7501 Calendar Road
Mansfield, TX 76063 Arlington, TX 76001
817-299-5900 817-299-3500
Julia McMains
Donna O’Brian
MISD High Schools (9–12)
Lake Ridge High Legacy High Mansfield High Summit High School
101 North Day Miar Rd 1263 North main Street 3001 East Broad Street 1071 West Turner Warnell
Mansfield, TX 76063 Mansfield, TX 76063 Mansfield, TX 76063 Arlington, TX 76001
817-299-7920 817-299-1100 817-299-7500 817-299-7400
Dr. Vonda Nunley Dr. Shelly Butler Cynthia McCallum Jimmy Neal
Timberview High
Ben Barber Career
Technology Academy &
Frontier HS
Alternative Education
Center – AEC/BIC
7700 South Watson Rd 1120 West Debbie Lane 902 East Broad Street
Arlington, TX 76002 Mansfield, TX 76063 Mansfield, TX 76063
817-299-2600 817-299-1900 817-299-5800
Derrell Douglas Catherine Hudgins Jerry Gray
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Mansfield ISD Bell Schedules
22 Elementary Schools* Grades PreK-4 8:00-3:30
6 Intermediate Schools Grades 5 & 6 8:30-3:55
6 Middle Schools Grades 7 & 8 8:45-4:10
5 High Schools Grades 9-12 7:25-2:55
Alternative Education Center Grades 1-12 7:25-2:45
Ben Barber Career Tech Academy Grades 9-12 7:00-2:40
& Frontier High School
*PLEASE NOTE: Boren Elementary School and Ponder Elementary School bell schedules will
change for the 2013-2014 school year to start school at 7:50 a.m. and end at 3:20 p.m.
Reminder:
‣ Substitute teachers report 30 minutes prior to the 1 st bell and must remain 15 minutes
following the last bell.
‣ Substitute Paraprofessional report 30 minutes prior to the 1 st bell.
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FAQ’s: Frequently Asked Questions
and Answers
1. What do I do if I have accepted an assignment but need to cancel?
Aesop does not give the option to cancel an assignment after you have accepted it.
Proper procedure to cancel an assignment is to call the Campus Aesop Contact and let
them know the reason you must cancel. Next, follow up with an e-mail to that person. The
phone number and e-mail address for individuals is listed on the Aesop Campus Contact
Page (32-33). It is advised that you contact the campus as soon as you know you need to
cancel.
2. How much notice should I give when I need to cancel an assignment?
As soon as you know you cannot honor your commitment you should contact the
campus. The longer you wait to cancel the harder it is for the campus to get someone to
replace you. The day before is preferable. A delay in canceling can cause you to be
blocked from that campus.
3. What should I do if I need to cancel an assignment but I cannot contact the Aesop
person by the phone?
If you cannot talk to the Aesop contact person then you should leave a voice message
on their answering machine or with an adult that may answer the phone. ALWAYS get
their name, the time you called and follow up with an e-mail to the Aesop contact.
4. What do I do if I am going to be late?
Call the campus Aesop contact person as soon as you can to let them know you are
on your way and why you are late.
5. I created a Non-Work day in Aesop but now would like to work on that day. How do
I delete it from the system?
When you log into Aesop you will see your calendar on the left top corner of the screen.
Click on the day you have marked as a Non-work day. You will see a small trash can next
to the non-work day information. Simply click on the trash can, confirm your section and
it will be deleted. See the Aesop Quick Start Guide for more information.
6. Is it really necessary to wear my substitute ID badge?
Yes. All district employees are required to wear their ID badges at all times. This is a
safety measure we have in place to show who we are and that we are current employees
of the district. Failure to wear your badge to an assignment could result in you being
dismissed without pay for the day.
7. What do I do if I lose my badge?
If you have lost your badge contact the MISD Police office at 817-299-6000 for a
replacement. (There is a $5.00 replacement fee).
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8. When is the best time to look for assignments?
Aesop is in real time so assignments are posted and can be accepted 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
9. Why can’t I log into Aesop?
If you cannot log into Aesop, after you have been activated into the system, please call
the substitute office. There may be technical problems or you may have been
deactivated for a call in. This basically means someone has brought an issue to our
attention that affects you and we need to speak with you before you pick up any more
assignments. All Aesop related issues should be directed to the Substitute Office.
10. Is it ok for me to talk on my cell phone or text message during class time?
No. Please see the Use of Technology Policy in substitute new hire packet.
11. Am I allowed to use the computers at school or bring my own, anytime during the
day to look for assignments, check my e-mail, or do my own school work?
No. Please see the Use of Technology Policy in substitute new hire packet.
12. What do I do if I need to use the technology in the classroom?
Only substitutes that are technology trained and have successfully completed the MISD
Substitute Technology Training can use the classroom technology.
13. What if the teacher leaves her Technology access codes for me to use?
Teachers are not permitted to share their access codes. Substitutes are to utilize the User
ID and Password to access Technology, and fulfill the requirements of the assignment.
14. Can I leave campus for lunch?
Yes. Please check the allotted time for lunch prior to leaving. If you do leave you must
check out and leave your classroom key in the office and check back in when you
return.
15. Will I be given a conference period?
There is no expectation for a conference period. The conference period is not an off
period/block. This time is set aside for teachers to create lesson plans, set up
conferences, return parent phone calls or complete other activities related to their
professional duties. On a day to day basis a substitute would not be doing these things.
You may be asked to substitute in other classrooms during that time if there is a shortage
on that day.
16. How and when do we get paid?
The pay period is from the 21 st of the one month to the 20 th of the next month. Payday is
on the 20th of the month. If the 20th falls on a weekend, holiday, or break substitutes will
be paid the Friday before or the day immediately prior to the 20th.
All substitutes are required to have direct deposit or could be deactivated until direct
deposit is established.
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17. What do I do if I have a problem or concern about a campus or
assignment?
Please contact Tina Riechers in the substitute office as soon as you can (preferably the
same day) so the problem can be investigated and resolved.
18. How often do I have to work to avoid being deactivated for inactivity
and how do I get back on the active list?
You must work at least once every 90 days to keep from being purged
from the list. Anything less than this is considered sporadic.
Contact the substitute office for a review of your status if you want to return following
deactivation due to inactivity.
19. What do I do if I no longer wish to substitute?
Please submit in writing (or e-mail) a request to be removed from the substitute list and
turn in your badge to the Substitute Office.
20. Once I am no longer substituting, when am I eligible, and how do I
obtain the money from my 457 FICA account?
If you terminate from your employer without any intention of
returning to work for them in the next 12 months following.
If you retire, and are no longer working for your employer, you are
eligible for a distribution.
If you become permanently disabled
If you have not made any contributions to the plan for at least 2 years, have a balance that is
less than $5,000, and have not had any previous distributions from the plan.
You may transfer your account balance to purchase permissive service credit from your state
retirement plan.
If these statements apply then you may obtain a distribution form from the MISD HR substitute
office.
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MISD Helpful Links
District Map:
District Calendar:
Parking Rules:
Parking permit form:
Payroll Documents:
Pay Dates:
Direct Deposit Forms:
W-4:
Aesop:
Technology Use:
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/uploaded/schools/assets/attendancezones/city_county_schooldistrict_grid.pdf
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/page.cfm?p=5002
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/uploaded/main/departments/police/assets/parking_rules-guidelines.pdf
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/uploaded/main/departments/police/assets/parking.pdf
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/page.cfm?p=4735
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/page.cfm?p=4735
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/page.cfm?p=4735
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf
Aesop Quick Start Guide
Acceptable Use Policy for Technology and Internet
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Substitute Resources
ProTeacher! Substitute teacher’s advice and tips for teaching in elementary classrooms
resources. http://www.proteacher.com/020019.shtml
Substitute Teaching – Tricks of the Trade – Written by: Mr. Sturgeon
As a substitute teacher you are the Captain of the Ship, SUBSTITUTE TEACHING – Tricks of
the Trade - a complete description of the good, the bad and the ugly of subs.
http://www.qnet.com/~rsturgn/
The Discipline Help website provides substitutes access to information and assistance in
dealing with a wide array of student misbehaviors is the classroom. www.disciplinehelp.com
The Utah State University Substitute Training Website contains many articles and resources
for substitutes and new teachers. There is even a self assessment test one can take to test their
readiness and effectiveness as a substitute teacher. www.subed.usu.edu
Suite101 is a site where you can enjoy numerous articles and link to other useful resources.
www.suite10 1.com
Classroom management for substitute teachers, S. Harold Collins, Kathy Kifer (Illustrator)
A Survival Kit for the Substitute and New Teacher: Your Blue Print for Having a Success
Day, Jennifer Gaither
Mastering the Art of Substitute Teaching, S. Harold Collins, Gary J Schubert (Illustrator)
Lifesavers for Substitutes, Mary McMillian
Substitute Teaching: A Handbook for Hassel-Free Subbing, Barbara Pronin
The First Days of School, Harry Wong and Rosemary T Wong
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Checklist for Substitutes
HAVE YOU?
1 Reported to the office on arrival?
2 Asked about special activities going on that day?
3 Exchanged your car keys for the classroom keys?
4 Reviewed all of the contents of the substitute folder?
5 Prepared all the materials needed for the day?
6 Written your name on the board?
7 Introduced yourself to the neighboring teachers or department head?
8 Turned off and put away your cell phone?
9 Started class on time?
10 Looked for the emergency wall chart and evacuation maps?
11 Followed the teacher’s lesson plans?
12 Involved all the students in someway?
13 Fulfilled the teacher’s extra duties?
14 Picked up the students’ work?
15 Left the room orderly, with items used returned to their proper place?
16 Written a note for the teacher?
17 Exchanged your classroom keys for your car keys?
18 Followed the end of day check out procedures?
Thank you for choosing
Mansfield ISD
as a place of employment.
We value you as a
Professional Partner in Education.
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