VIP FAQ’s

Which substituting assignments qualify for the long-term substitute pay increase?

Is there a limit on how often a substitute teacher can work?

Does a VIP (substitute) earn the same daily pay for Special Education assignments?

Does a VIP (substitute) earn the same daily pay whether they are substituting for a teacher or an aide?

Do I have to attend a Returning VIP orientation?

Can I use my smart phone or laptop on campus?

Are certified substitute teachers given access to Professional Development to maintain their certificate?

Besides district orientation, what training resources are recommended for Substitute teachers?

What is the pay period for VIPs?

VIPs are paid for all work days from the 1^st to 31^st of the month on the 20^th of the following month. If the 20^th falls on a holiday or weekend, then the check will be mailed on the last business day before the 20^th. Please refer to the Pay schedule listed in the VIP Handbook or on the VIP Tools Page.

Which substituting assignments qualify for the long-term substitute pay increase?

Substitute teachers in long-term assignments for a classroom teacher qualify for the long term pay increase if the assignment lasts more than 10 consecutive days. Long-term Aide positions do not qualify for the long-term pay increase.

Is there a limit on how often a substitute teacher can work?

Substitute teachers are eligible and encouraged to work every school day in Denton ISD. Substitute teachers should work a minimum of five days per month.

Does a VIP (substitute) earn the same daily pay for Special Education assignments?

Some Special Education assignments qualify for an increase in daily pay. SAC and ALS assignments, for example, both qualify for a daily pay increase. Please contact the Substitute Office for more information.

Does a VIP (substitute) earn the same daily pay whether they are substituting for a teacher or an aide?

VIPs are paid the same daily rate for working a daily assignment as a teacher or an aide.

Do I have to attend a Returning VIP orientation?

All VIPs must attend a returning orientation before substitute teaching each new school year, except Nurse VIPs. Nurse VIPs will be reoriented by Health Services.

Can I use my smart phone or laptop on campus?

VIPs are allowed to bring their personal devices (smart phone, laptop, ipad, etc.) to campus. However, VIPs are not allowed to use their personal device during instructional time. While students are under your care, you should be actively engaged with teaching and monitoring the class at all times.

Are certified substitute teachers given access to Professional Development to maintain their certificate?

Denton ISD provides only full-time employees professional development opportunities at this time. However, Region 11 is a wonderful resource for certified teachers to access training to keep their certificate up to date.

Besides district orientation, what training resources are recommended for Substitute teachers?

Stedi.org is a great source for substitute teacher training. They offer an affordable online training system that many successful substitute teachers found valuable. Youtube also offers several free informational videos on classroom management techniques for substitute teachers.