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SUBSTITUTE HANDBOOK
Superintendent Welcome
August 2008
Dear Educator,
Your role as a substitute teacher is valid to the instructional program offered to students in the Post Falls School
District. The Post Falls School District is committed to attracting and keeping the highest quality of individuals to
work as Substitute Teachers in our district. The education, safety and the success or our children Preschool
through Twelfth Grade, as well as all Alternative Education Classes that are offered is our top priority.
This handbook has been prepared to provide the guidance necessary for program continuity and coordination with
the regular teachers work. Our Substitute Coordinator, Dawna Shepard, can be reached at 773-1658 during school
hours, or call the substitute hotline at 773-3267 at the prompt dial 7000. If the district office can be of assistance,
please call us at 773-1658.
Thank you for your dedication and willingness to be part of the Post Falls School District professional staff. Your
service to our students is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jerry Keane
Superintendent of Schools
August, 2008
Dear Substitute Teacher:
Welcome to the Post Falls School District! Please review the 2008-2009 Substitute Handbook carefully. Substitute
pay is $70.00 per day, $75.00 per day for long term and $35.00 for half a day.
You will be contacted with the date/time of substitute orientation. In the orientation you will review expectations
and procedures. This benefits you and the school district.
Effective July 1, 1996, Idaho State Law requires a criminal history check for all personnel who are in the
employment of an Idaho School District. The employee is responsible for the $40.00 process fee payable to the
State Department of Education. Failure of any employee to comply with the requirements of the policy shall
constitute sufficient ground to reject the application or terminate employment. Attached is a memo explaining this
in more detail.
I look forward to working with you this coming school year.
Sincerely,
Dawna Shepard
Substitute Coordinator
POST FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 273
Series 400: Certified Personnel: Instructional Consideration
Policy No. 405.8
Policy Title: Substitute
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It is the policy of the Board of Trustees that personnel serving on a substitute or temporary basis in the school district
shall meet the requirements of the particular position. Every effort shall be made to fill temporary positions with
substitutes who have preparation equal to that of the regular contracted personnel.
Each substitute teacher applicant must undergo a criminal history check within five (5) days of submitting the
Substitute Teacher Application, or be listed on the State Department of Education substitute registry list.
All substitute teachers will undergo substitute teacher orientation and training prior to being placed in a classroom.
Legal Reference: I.C. 33-506, 33-512
Applicable Procedural Regulations: 405.18a
Date of Adoption: 1/26/88
Amended 8/8/05
POST FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 273
Procedure Title: Certified Personnel: Instructional Consideration
Section Title: Substitutes
Sub-Section No. 405.8a
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The substitute teacher coordinator will personally arrange for all substitute teachers and assign to the building. The
coordinator will make every attempt to assign substitute teachers who hold valid teacher certificates unless such are
unavailable.
Each substitute teacher applicant must undergo a criminal history check by completing a fingerprint card and
submitting it with the required fee within five (5) days of submitting the Substitute Teacher Application. Any substitute
who has undergone a criminal history check for another Idaho school district and is listed on the state substitute registry
list is not required to undergo an additional history check for the Post Falls School District.
Substitute teachers are required to sign in at the assigned building and obtain a visitor’s identification badge to be worn
while on school district property. The badge is to be turned in to the school secretary at the end of each day of
substitute teaching.
Substitute teachers will be paid the Board approved daily rate. Substitute payroll is on the 25th of the month. Time
sheets are to be submitted by the 15th of each month in order to be paid on the 25th of that month.
Adopted: 1/88
Amended: 9/9/96, 8/8/05
PROCEDURES FOR SUBSTITUTE APPLICATIONS:
1. Application packet available at District Office, W 206 Mullan Ave.
In order for the application packet to be complete the following must be submitted:
a) W-4
b) I-9 (when you return this form social security card & drivers license need to be shown to the
receptionist for verification-or other acceptable identification required for the I-9 form (see back
side of form)).
c) Fingerprint card & fingerprint fee
d) Substitute application
e) Safety sheet signed & dated
2. A background/fingerprint check is now required by State Law
The Post Falls School District #273, as a condition of employment, shall require each
employee to undergo a criminal history check. Employees shall obtain the history check within five (5) days of
submitting substitute application packet. The employee shall pay the $40.00 fee charged by the State
Department of Education to process the initial fingerprint/background check. All employees should read the
entire policy, which is located in each building. Failure of any employee to comply with the requirements of
the policy shall
constitute sufficient ground reject the application or terminate employment.
3. The substitute coordinator will contact you when a substitute position for which you qualify is available and
all necessary paperwork is on file at the district office. Please be aware that the list is extensive and
preference is given to certified substitute teachers.
PAYROLL PROCEDURES:
Substitutes are paid a rate of $70.00 per day, $35.00 per half day, and $75.00 per day after the tenth consecutive
day for the same certificated teacher. A full day is defined as any fraction above one-half of the regular hours
that are required. Payroll is distributed on the 25th of each month. Time sheets are available from building
secretaries. If the 25th falls on Saturday, the payroll is distributed on Friday, if the 25th falls on Sunday then it is
distributed on Monday. Paychecks will be available at the district office from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; if a
paycheck is not picked up by 2:30 p.m. it will be mailed.
Every substitute is required to complete a time sheet and submit it to the district office by the 15th of each
month. Timesheets are available from the building secretaries or district office receptionist. The district pay
period is from the 16th of one month to the 15th of the next month.
If a time sheet is not received in the District Office by the 15th of each month, A PAY CHECK WILL
NOT BE ISSUED.
Mailing address for all schools: PO Box 40, Post Falls ID 83877
ACCIDENT REPORTING and PERSONAL SAFETY
The goal of the Post Falls School District is to help you maintain a safe and secure working environment. Since
accidents do happen we want to clarify our policies and procedures regarding accident reporting.
1. Should you personally have an accident or injury while on duty with the
school district, you must report this incident to an authorized supervisor
immediately.
2. Emergency care is available for you through our preferred providers.
3. Telling a co-worker or reporting an accident at a later time or date does not
not qualify as district policy. Reporting must be to a supervisor immediately.
4. This reporting procedure covers all accidents to yourself or students,
parents and vendors. If you observe an accident report the incident as soon
as possible. Your supervisor will determine the steps to take.
By learning and applying safety techniques, we can reduce accidents. Should you need
training in lifting, general safety and/or first aid techniques, we will provide this service
to you. Our goal is to assist you in the prevention of accidents.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUBSTITUTES
Starting the day:
Accept the call and report to work 30 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the students. Go directly to
the school office and sign the necessary forms. Obtain the individual teacher’s substitute folder which will contain
seating information, lesson plan location, class record book, names of helpful students, and classroom procedures
including lunch and recess schedule.
Post Falls High School 7:45 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.
Post Falls Middle School 7:50 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.
River City Middle School 7:55 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Ponderosa Elementary 8:50 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Prairie View Elementary 8:50 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Mullan Trail Elementary 8:55 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Seltice Elementary 9:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
West Ridge Elementary 9:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Kindergarten: am session 8:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
pm session 12:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Alternate day Wednesday am 8:50 a.m. – 11:20 p.m.
Alternate day Wednesday pm 12:30p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
New Visions High School 8:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEACHER
1 Current seating chart.
2 Daily program and bell schedule.
3 Complete lesson plans-made out for the current week with sufficient detail to be easily understood.
4 Discipline plan-name(s) of student(s) with behavior plans and copies of plans.
5 List of students with physical, or special problems along with strategies for treatment.
6 Fire drill procedures.
7 Duty schedule.
TIPS FOR CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT:
1. Put your name on the chalkboard. Take time to tell the class a little about yourself before beginning the day’s
activities. Be brief.
2. Write a daily schedule on the chalkboard. It helps the students anticipate what you expect of them. It also
helps you maintain a regular classroom routine.
3. Let the class know that you will follow the normal classroom routine as closely as possible. Under no
circumstances are students to be left unsupervised.
4. Do not discuss controversial issues with students. Substitutes are not to share their personal views in the
instruction of issues such as religion and politics.
5. Any unusual request from parents or students are to be handled by the building principal. Excusing students
from school to go home, or giving early dismissal, shall be done only with the knowledge and consent of the
principal. Please follow the individual school dismissal and checkout procedures.
6. Ask the students questions, i.e. their names, classroom rules/procedures. The time spent getting oriented and
becoming familiar with the class may make a difference later in the school day.
7. State clearly your expectations, but expect the unexpected.
8. Correct the day’s work. Organize any student papers and label them clearly. Record grades, if indicated, in
grade book.
9. Write a complete review of the day’s activities. Be sure to indicate portions of the lesson plan which may
not have been completed. Mention individual students who may have been particularly helpful; list any problems
that may have arisen.
10. Leave the classroom in good order. Have students help in any housekeeping chores that would provide an
orderly classroom upon the regular teacher’s return.
11. KEYS School keys are not to be loaned to or in the possession of students at any time or under any
conditions. Personnel are responsible for their keys and must immediately report the loss or theft of any key(s) to the
principal. Adults (other then school personnel) must not be allowed to use the keys without permission of the
principal.
As a substitute teacher, it is helpful to take an active interest in the students and their activities. The challenge is
there – do your best!
ETHICS
Ethics are standards of personal integrity that we expect of others and others expect of us. Please adhere to the
following:
Do not discuss differences from one school to another in the school district. Differences must be respected if
professional confidence is to exist between substitute teachers and regular staff.
Discussion of school policy, administrative decisions, pupils, or parents should not be conducted in hallways, lunch
tables, etc. If you have questions, or need to discuss an issue, these can be addressed through administrative-
employee dialogue. All conversations are expected to be confidential.
Any dissatisfaction with the school situation or polices will be expressed through proper channels; a) Principal or
Supervisor; b) Assistant Superintendent
DISCIPLINE
Seriously disruptive students are to be referred to the office immediately. If a student is sent from the classroom,
the substitute is to make personal contact with the office at the end of the class period/day. A brief written
description of the problem should be forwarded to the building administration with a copy retained for the regular
classroom teacher. Any student who is removed from class by a substitute teacher will be dealt with by the building
administration according to building and classroom discipline policies.
STUDENT ACCIDENT
All accidents that occur on school property are to be reported immediately. An accident report form is to be
completed, giving details of the accident. Any district employee must file an accident report if the injured student
was under the employee’s supervision at the time of the accident.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispersing, possession or use of a controlled substance and the possession,
distribution, or use of alcohol is prohibited on all school premises, or at any school sanctioned event.
Employees who violate this policy or who are convicted under any criminal drug or alcohol statue for violation
occurring on or off the work place will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
All schools maintain a smoke free environment.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather creates hazardous road conditions, school may close for the day. School closures are announced
between 5:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the following radio stations: KVNI, KJRB, KHQ, KGA, KXLY, KDRK and
television stations KREM-2, KXLY-4, and KHQ-6. School closures will be posted on the district website
www.pfsd.com under the Emergencies link.
SCHOOLS AND PRINCIPALS
SCHOOLS TELEPHONE LOCATION
Frederick Post Kindergarten 777-0479 205 West Mullan – west end
Julie Billetz, Principal (across from District Office)
Karen Wilhelm, Secretary
West Ridge Elementary 773-7291 1758 N Clark Fork Pkwy
Mandy Surratt-Florin, Principal (Poleline & Quinalt)
April Kahabka, Secretary
Mullan Trail Elementary 457-0772 300 W Cherry
Katrina Kelly-Principal (11th & Compton)
Linda Boggs, Secretary
Ponderosa Elementary 773-1508 2800 Ponderosa Blvd
Kathy Baker, Principal
Tammy Elmose, Secretary
Prairie View Elementary 773-8327 2478 E Poleline
Colleen Kelsey, Principal (Poleline and Greensferry)
Michele Esser, Secretary
Seltice Elementary 773-1681 1101 N Chase
Mike Uphus, Principal (12th and Chase)
Beth Schmidt, Secretary
River City Middle School 457-0933 1505 N Fir
Mike Yovetich, Principal (15th and Fir)
Randy Allen, Asst. Principal
Jody Kienke, Secretary
Post Falls Middle School 773-7554 301 E 16th
Debbi Davis, Principal (16th and Williams)
John Myers, Asst. Principal
Connie Toal, Secretary
New Visions Alternative High School 773-3541 205 W Mullan-east end
Chris Sensel, Principal (across from District Office)
Denise Edmonds, Secretary
Post Falls High School 773-0581 2832 E Poleline
Dena Naccarato, Principal (Greensferry and Poleline)
Carol Carlson, Vice Principal
Karla Merrill, Vice Principal
Susan Schneidmiller, Secretary
CONTACT PERSON FOR
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:
Dawna Shepard - Office 773-1658 Substitute hotline 773-3267, at the prompt dial
7000
DIRECTIONS TO SCHOOLS
(from District Office)
W 206 Mullan Ave, Post Falls ID 83854
Frederick Post Kindergarten
Across from District Office, south of Mullan Ave, use west door.
205 W Mullan
Mullan Trail Elementary / Preschool
Go west on Mullan; turn north on Compton, continue on Compton to 11th and Cherry, school is located at
300 W Cherry.
Seltice Elementary
Go west on Mullan to Chase; turn north on chase and proceed to school located on the corner of Chase and 12th.
1101 N Chase
West Ridge Elementary
Go north on Chase to Poleline; turn left or head west on Poleline; turn left onto Quinalt and head south, this will
turn into Clark Fork Parkway (no sign) and proceed to the school;
1758 N Clark Fork Parkway.
Prairie View Elementary
Go east on Mullan to Idaho Road; turn north on Idaho and continue to Poleline Road; turn east on Poleline proceed to
school located on Poleline and Greensferry Road.
2478 E Poleline
Ponderosa Elementary
Go east on Seltice Way to Greensferry Road; turn south at Greensferry Road and continue south to Ponderosa Blvd;
turn east on Ponderosa Blvd; and proceed to the school.
2800 Ponderosa Blvd.
Post Falls Middle School
Go east on Mullan to Williams Street: turn north on Williams and proceed to school located on Williams and 16th
Street. 301 E 16th
River City Middle School
Go east on Mullan, turn north on Spokane St., turn west (left) onto 15th. Go 3 blocks and turn north (right) on Fir.
1505 N Fir
Post Falls High School
Go east on Mullan to Idaho Road; turn north on Idaho continue to Poleline Road; turn east on Poleline proceed to
school (past Prairie View Elementary)
2832 E Poleline
New Visions Alternative High School
Across from District Office, South of Mullan Avenue, use east door.
205 W Mullan
