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Substitutes

We are pleased to welcome you as a member of the staff at West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School  District, where we work together to fulfill our mission. The district strives to recruit personnel of exceptional ability and dedication for our campuses.

When an employee needs to be absent due to illness or other responsibilities, it is reassuring to know that a dedicated group of substitutes is available to take on these important tasks. However, before you can begin your role, some requirements must be met.

 

  • Individuals who wish to serve as substitutes must complete an employment application. The application can be submitted online or in person at the administration building, 902 West Park, Orange, Texas 77630.

Click here to complete the Substitute application online.

  • Each prospective substitute must complete the criminal history fingerprinting/background check.
  • All applicants must complete a substitute orientation, which will be scheduled monthly during the school year. Background checks are required before attending the orientation.

 

Substitutes Teachers
Substitute teachers are classified based on their educational qualifications and certification status. To ensure they are placed in the correct category and receive the appropriate pay rate, substitute teachers must submit any relevant supporting documentation for the position, such as transcripts and teaching certificates.
Additionally, substitute teachers must complete two hours of observation after attending orientation and before being added to the substitute list.
 

To be considered for the substitute teacher position, applicants must possess a high school diploma, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s or master's degree.

Certified teachers must hold a valid teaching certificate and provide a copy during orientation.

 

Hiring is conditional upon successfully passing all stages of the application process, including the background check, orientation, and observation hours. Applicants may not be approved to substitute at any point in the process.

 

  • Additional employment expectations will be provided during your orientation session.
 
 
Substitutes Paraprofessionals and Auxiliary
  • Instructional aides, clerical staff, custodians, bus drivers, bus aides, and crossing guards substitutes must complete an application, undergo a background check, and attend orientation before being added to the substitute list. The campuses and departments will call substitutes as needed.
 
  • Food service workers must contact the Child Nutrition Department after completing the substitute application to schedule an interview. Click on the link to be directed to the Child Nutrition Services page.
Pay Information
Substitutes will be paid twice a month according to the payroll calendar. Please refer to the payroll calendar below.
  • Checks will be mailed to the address on the onboarding paperwork.
  • To enroll in direct deposit, complete the form and bring it in person, along with a voided check or direct deposit letter from your financial institution.
  •  Direct deposit information will not be accepted via email.
  • Substitutes are responsible for providing the payroll department with the necessary documents for direct deposit and informing them of any changes in their bank information.
Substitute Orientation
Orientations are held once a month. The completion of fingerprinting/background check is required before attending orientation and is subject to approval by the district.
After completing the application and background check, a scheduled date for orientation will be sent via email. 
 
The following documents are required at orientation.
  • Driver's License
  • Social Security Card
  • High school or College Transcripts
  • Teaching certificate if applicable
  • Voided check or direct deposit form