Substitute Handbook
Welcome to Webb City School District

Our District is committed to providing an excellent education while preparing students for success in the future. We are proud of our strong academic achievement, outstanding student involvement, and supportive community partnerships.
Our staff is dedicated to helping every student grow into a productive and responsible individual. As a substitute teacher, you play an important role in supporting our students and schools. We appreciate your willingness to serve our District and look forward to working with you.
Dr. Brenten Byrd
Superintendent
Webb City School District is always looking for substitutes! If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher at Webb City Schools, please stop by the Administration Office located at 411 North Madison Street for an application. For more information, call 417-673-6000.
Hayley McCall
Substitute Coordinator
Webb City School District
Board of Education Members
Back Row (L-R) Dan McGrew, Stephen Crane, Jason Woodmansee, Scott Smith
Front Row (L-R) Maggie Schade, Dave Collard, Erin Taylor
Discover Our Schools
Bess Truman Primary Center
Grades K-1
Principal: Dr. Alicia Zornes
Secretary: Camie Schultz
School Hours: 7:45 AM – 2:40 PM
Address: 800 N. Highway D
Phone: 417-673-6055
Carterville Elementary School
Grades K- 4
Principal: Mr. Jarrett Cook
Secretary: Robin Garrett
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Address: 210 E. Hall Street
Phone: 417-673-6080
Eugene Field Elementary School
Grades 4
Principal: Mr. Scott Roderique
Secretary: Mrs. Michele Stanley
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Address: 510 S. Oronogo Street
Phone: 417-673-6040
Grades K-12
Principal: Mr. Jackson Boyer
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Address: 404 E. Tracy Street
Phone: 417-673-6014
Harry S Truman Elementary
Grades 2-4
Principal: Mrs. Jodi Bennett
Secretary: Michelle Ferguson
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM
Address: 810 N. Highway D
Phone: 417-673-6085
Heritage Preschool
Grades Pre-K
Principal: Mrs. Jenny Parker
Secretary: Amanda Simpson
School Hours: AM 7:45 –10:45 PM 11:50 –3:00
Address: 1020 N. Webb Street
Phone: 417-673-6070
Madge T. James Kindergarten
Grades Kindergarten
Principal: Mrs. Miranda Hendrick
Secretary: Chelsi Hager
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM
Address: 211 W. Aylor Street
Phone: 417-673-6075
Mark Twain Elementary
Grades 3
Principal: Mr. Jonathon Derryberry
Secretary: Kristi Collins
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM
Address: 1427 W. Aylor Street
Phone: 417-673-6050
Webster Primary Center
Grades 1-2
Principal: Mrs. Denise Powely
Assistant Principal: Candice Vene
Secretary: Janice Covert
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Address: 704 N. Main Street
Phone: 417-673-6060
Webb City Middle School
Grades 5-6
Principal: Mr. Jeff Brown
Assistant Principal(s): Nathan Dingman & Candace Vene
Secretary: Michael Gayman
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM
Address: 603 W. Aylor Street
Phone: 417-673-6045
Webb City Junior High
Grades 7-8
Principal: Ms. Tamara Ponce
Assistant Principal(s): Jon Bishop & Matt Peak
Secretary: Sydnee Baker
School Hours: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM
Address: 807 W. 1st Street
Phone: 417-673-6030
Webb City High School
Grades 9-12
Principal: Mrs. Amanda Eggleston
Assistant Principal(s): Flave Darnell, Courtney Escoto, Ashley Ebbs
Secretary: Trish Liberatore
School Hours: 7:45 AM – 2:40 PM
Address: 621 N. Madison Street
Phone: 417-673-6010
Fax: 417-673-6017
Substitute Teacher Job Description
Reports To & Evaluated By: Building Principal
Summary: Performs a teacher’s classroom instruction and duties while the teacher is absent.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. Assumes the responsibilities for instruction of classes when a teacher is absent. Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher when the teacher is absent. Follows lesson plans to the best of your ability. When lesson plans aren’t available, you can get help from the administrator. Maintains appropriate records, including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects, and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for an absent teacher. Assists students who need special instruction/accommodations. Provides individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans. Leaves communications for the teacher.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises students and assists paraprofessionals for instructional purposes.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Must have 36 general college credit hours from an accredited college or university, or the 20-hour Frontline training.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid substitute teaching certificate
Language Skills: Ability to communicate in English and understand basic writing and grammatical rules.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform fundamental math skills.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee will occasionally sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as a piece of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally meets multiple demands.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors.
The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is a partial list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
Substitute FAQ's
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- Set up your availability
- Block off non-work days
- Customize Frontline
- Once you mark “Active”, – the system will call you
- You can link other districts to your account
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- Contact number 1-800-942-3767. Please save this number in your contacts.
- To learn how to use Frontline Education, please visit the Frontline Education website
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- Frontline Education makes calls from
- 5:45 am – 11:59 am
- 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Calls in the morning are always for that day
- If you miss a call from Frontline Education, please call back. The job may still be available.
- Frontline Education makes calls from
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- If you are called for a job and the start time has passed, the job is still available. You can still accept the job through Frontline Education.
- After doing so, please call the school or the substitute coordinator and let them know when you can be there, and they will cover you until you arrive.
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- You may log in online or call the 800 number 24 hours a day to check for available jobs.
- Your username and password for the 800 number are sent to you in an email.
- You will also receive an invitation asking you to create a different login for internet access.
- Most jobs are assigned through the automated system.
- There are times when the principal or sub-coordinator will call a substitute directly.
- Fingerprinting cost is $44.00, located at Atlas in Joplin. Our district code for subs is 1057.
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- Arrival at the building should be 10 minutes prior to school starting. Give yourself plenty of time to prepare for the day.
- The Basic and Advanced Training videos on Frontline should answer most of your questions.
- You are welcome to call or email the substitute coordinator anytime.
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- Substitute Teachers can work a total of 4 days a week in our district.
- Substitutes may also work for long-term absences.
- Long-term absences are any absences over two consecutive weeks.
- If a substitute works in a long-term absence, they are ineligible to work that amount immediately following their long-term sub job.
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- Webb City Schools currently pays $110/day for regular jobs, $120 for long-term jobs.
- Pay periods end on the last day of each month.
- Checks are issued on the 10th of each month.
- All checks will be mailed unless picked up at the Central Office (411 North Madison Street) before 3:30 pm on payday.
- We do not offer automatic deposits unless you are retired from our school district.
Frontline Education Substitute QuickStart Guide

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