Substitute Teaching

Current 2024-2025 School Year

Melissa ISD partners with ESS to manage the substitute teaching program. A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is responsible hiring, training, and placing all substitute teachers and aides. If you are interested in working as a substitute for our district, you must meet the qualifications and complete the online application.

Questions regarding substitute teaching at Melissa Schools can be directed to Rocky Lewis at mlewis@ess.com or 214-548-1636.

Qualifications

  • Requires high school diploma, highest degree completed, and/or teacher certification.

  • Requires proof of right to work in the U.S. (i.e. social security card, current passport, driver license, permanent resident card).

Pay

Note: The substitute teaching pay schedule is weekly on Fridays.

  • Certified Teacher Substitute – $125

  • Degreed Substitute (Bachelors & Above) – $115

  • Non-Degreed Substitute – $100

  • Aide/Receptionist Roles – $100

  • Nurse (RN) – $150

How to Apply

  1. Complete the Online Application:

  2. Complete the Online New Hire paperwork.

  3. Complete TEA Fingerprint and pass the FBI Background Check.

  4. Attend Substitute Orientation and Training.

2025-2026 School Year

For the 2025-2026 school year, Melissa ISD will manage the substitute teaching program in the district. Melissa ISD will be responsible for hiring, training, and placing all substitute teachers and aides. If you are interested in working as a substitute for our district, you must meet the qualifications and complete the online application.

Questions regarding substitute teaching at Melissa Schools can be directed to Krissy Womack at kwomack@melissaisd.org or call 972-837-2411.

Qualifications

  • Requires high school diploma, highest degree completed, and/or teacher certification.

  • Requires proof of right to work in the U.S. (i.e. social security card, current passport, driver license, permanent resident card).

Pay

Note: The substitute teaching pay schedule is monthly. Please see the Monthly Payroll Schedule (coming soon) for pay dates.

  • Certified Teacher Substitute – $125

  • Degreed Substitute (Bachelors & Above) – $115

  • Non-Degreed Substitute – $100

  • Aide/Receptionist Roles – $100

  • Nurse (RN) – $150

How to Apply

  1. Complete the Online Substitute Application.

  2. Complete TEA Fingerprint and pass the FBI Background Check.

  3. Complete the Online New Hire (Onboarding) paperwork.

  4. Attend Substitute Orientation and Training.