How to become a substitute teacher in Dallas ISD
Dallas ISD prefers at least 60 college hours and asks for an official college or high school transcript. You apply online, complete a background check and fingerprinting, and attend a mandatory substitute orientation, which the district emails you about if your qualifications match its needs. Subs must work at least 5 days a month. There is no summer work, except at campuses with an extended calendar.
Checked November 5, 2026 on the Dallas Independent School District's own pages. Districts change their rules each school year; the district's page has the last word. We read it again by March 5, 2027.
At a glance
| Where | Dallas, Dallas County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Least schooling | 60 college hours preferred; an official college or high school transcript is required |
| Background check | Background check and fingerprinting. |
| Training | A mandatory substitute orientation. The district emails the date, time and place if your qualifications match its needs. |
| To stay on the list | Work at least 5 days a month. |
How to apply
- Complete the online application in the district's application system (TMS).
- Send an official college or high school transcript.
- Complete the background check and fingerprinting.
- Attend the mandatory substitute orientation when the district emails you a date.
- Accept assignments in the Absence Management system (formerly AESOP).
What Texas asks first
The district's rules sit on top of the state's. In Texas the least schooling the state sets is: set by each district. Texas substitute teacher requirements has the state's part, from the Texas Education Agency.
Ready for the first day
Sources
- Dallas ISD Substitute Office: Substitute FAQ's (opened November 5, 2026)
- Dallas ISD Substitute Office: Become a Substitute (opened November 5, 2026)
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