Can a substitute teacher work in the same school as a regular teacher?

As with locum tenens physicians, the idea is that continuity exists between the work done by the substitute and that done by the other professional. Substitutes work with the same students as the regular teacher does. Substitute teachers can often work in multiple schools within one district, as well as for multiple school districts.

Can a teacher supervise students during their lunch break?

According to an Attorney General opinion, JM-481 (1986), a district may not require teacher to remain on campus during their duty-free lunch break. However, pursuant to Section 21.405 and 19 TAC 153.1001, under certain conditions, a district may require a teacher to supervise students during lunch no more than one day in any school week.

Can a school board refuse to renew a teacher’s contract?

If a principal recommended that a teacher be extended a one year contract for the coming school year, but the school board votes to non-renew the teacher, what can the teacher do to request on what grounds was the non-renewal? Can a school board or superintendent dictate whether and when you have to use local or state days?

Can a school district discriminate against an employee?

Also, school districts must comply with the state and federal laws that require employers to have nondiscriminatory hiring practices. Employers are prohibited from discrimination against applicants and employees based on race, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability.

Can a teacher be assigned to the same classroom for 30 days?

In any event, if a person who is uncertified or serving under an emergency certificate is assigned to the same classroom for more than 30 days, the superintendent must provide written notice of the assignment to parents of students in the classroom per Section 21.057, Texas Education Code.