SISD SUB SCOOP Socorro ISD Substitute Teacher, Nurse, Clinic and Admin. Newsletter

Substitute Department

Elva Chavez, Dir. Secondary Staffing, 937-0040, echave1626@sisd.net

Karla Leyva, Substitute Specialist, 937-0224, kleyva06@sisd.net

January 2021 Issue 6

Online Safety Videos

Due December 31, 2020

Hazardous Communication and Blood-

borne Pathogens

Online Safety Videos: Due May 2021

Back and Safety and Slips, Trips and Falls

Paydays

January 15 and January 29, 2020

The Greatest Teachers Are Those Who Never Stop

Learning

2020 was an unprecedented year for all of us. We had to quickly adjust to our

“new” normal of staying home, missing loved ones, and learning innovative

and unique strategies to keep our scholars motivated.

Daily, we used the new lingo—”You are muted, turn on your camera, and you

are frozen!” We struggled to keep the students on task for 90 minutes. I al-

ways say that if I was not a teacher, I would be an actress, because you must

be a method actor to keep these students entertained all day!

But throughout this pandemic, SISD stayed strong and dedicated to providing

a solid education for all our scholars. The SISD Substitute Department quickly

rose to the challenge and provided online training opportunities for our substi-

tutes.

As we say goodbye to 2020, remember how lucky we are to call SISD our

second home. Make a new year’s resolution to learn fresh and novel ways to

teach our students virtually. Don’t ever stop learning!

Mrs. Leyva and I wish you a wonderful holiday season and an AWESOME

new year. “Tough Times Never Last, Tough SISD Employees Do!”

Reminders

**All jobs require a confirmation num-

ber. Please do not leave a campus

without this number.

**Write the number down on your cal-

endar—just in case there is a discrep-

ancy in your paycheck.

**If you are not paid correctly, please

contact the school. They will have to

reconcile the absence, and you will

get paid in your next check

**Check your SISD email daily and

please email us with your SISD

email—not your personal email.

**Please get acquainted with the

Frontline website. Check daily for

postings.

Netiquette

**Be respectful: Parents and students are

listening to your teaching.

**Monitor the chat box for inappropriate lan-

guage.

**Do not allow any unauthorized users into

the class.

**Follow the substitute dress code always.

**Be aware of your background. Make sure

that it is appropriate for SISD students.

**Sit at table or a desk—you are teaching.

**Utilize the mute button when you cough,

clear your throat, etc.

**Be present: Do not leave the virtual class-

room unattended.

January 2021 Issue 6 SISD SUB SCOOP

Socorro ISD Substitute Teacher, Nurse, Clinic and Admin. Newsletter

Below you will find some resources to aid

you as you enter the SISD campuses.

As a substitute teacher, it is your respon-

sibility to ensure that you are keeping up

with the latest learning trends.

“Best Practices of Video Learning”

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/best-

practices-for-video-learning

“Trauma-Informed Training Series”

https://www.texasprojectrestore.org/

Monthly Substitute Requirements

All substitute teachers MUST work at least 3 days per month or 6 1/2 days per month.

Team SISD is following

the TEA-approved reo-

pening plan that is guiding

area school districts on

when to reopen schools

based on data that shows

the health of the local

community. Currently,

with the hospitalization

rate at 22% percent, we

are in the Red Zone as

per the plan.

The return date for both students whose parents continue to choose in-person instruction and for teachers will be deter-mined by the state of our community health follow-ing the regional plan. We ask for your continued patience and support.

“Onramps Distance Learning Catalog”

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/OnRamps-DLC-

Distance-Learning-Catalog.pdf

“5 Models for Making the Most of Hybrid Learning”

https://spencerauthor.com/5-hybrid-models/

Pay Days For January 2021

Pay Period Starts End Date Pay Date December 6, 2020 December 18 January 15, 2021 January 1, 2021 January 15 January 29, 2021

Human Resources Vacancy Reminder There is a vacancy posted for the Department of Human Resources. Please do not pick up this vacancy. Mrs. Leyva had previously sent an email regarding this posting. This vacancy is for our employee clinic, and it requires a specialized certification.

December Paychecks

If you have any questions regarding your December

paycheck, please email the Payroll Department at

payrolloffice@sisd.net.

Re-opening Plan