CHAPTER 6.00 - PERSONNEL

6.16 Substitute Teachers

POLICY: 

(1) Each school principal is authorized to employ a substitute teacher when an instructional staff member is unable to perform assigned duties. The principal shall obtain substitute teachers from the list approved by the Board. 

(2) Applicants who seek employment as substitute teachers shall meet the following minimum qualifications and provide the appropriate materials as required by the Department of Human Resources: 

(a) Hold a high school diploma or equivalent; 

(b) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and, 

(c) Submit to a complete set of fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency or properly trained District personnel and provide the appropriate processing fee to obtain a records check by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 

(3) The Board shall approve applicants as substitute teachers provided their qualifications are found to be satisfactory. Applicants shall not be eligible for substitute teaching until approved. 

(4) The compensation for substitute teachers shall be for services rendered in accordance with the salary schedule adopted annually by the School Board. Provided, however, substitutes for post-secondary education programs may be hired on an hourly basis when necessary. 

(5) A retired member of a Florida state-administered retirement system may be employed as a substitute teacher as allowed by law. 

(6) Substitute teachers shall hold:

(a) A valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or

(b) A valid substitute certificate/document issued by the District. The substitute certificate/document shall verify satisfaction of requirements specified in Subsection (2) herein.

(7) Substitute Teachers shall complete an orientation and training program in District Policies and Procedures in:

(a) School safety and security procedures,

(b) Educational liability laws,

(c) Professional responsibilities,

(d) Ethics.

(8) Substitute Teachers who have no prior teaching experience must complete additional training in:

(a) Classroom management skills,

(b) Instructional strategies.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY : 1001.41; 1012.22; 1012.23, F.S. 

LAWS IMPLEMENTED: 1001.43; 1012.32; 1012.35; 1012.36; 1012.39; 1012.55; 1012.56, 121.091 F.S. 

History: Adopted: January 14, 1999 

Revision Date(s): October 7, 2003; February 8, 2005, September 12, 2006; August 11, 2015; June 14, 2016 

Formerly: