Teachers, Principals, and School Professionals

Substitutes/Per Diem Employees

This information applies to substitute/per diem teachers and paraprofessionals.

Click to access the Substitute Teachers Handbook


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Substitute Teachers

Application
Pay Rate
Paycheck Distribution
Smart Cards
Certification


Substitute Paraprofessionals

Application
Pay Rate

Paycheck Distribution
Becoming a Full-Time Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant)
Certification



Substitute Teachers


Application
Click to access the Substitute Teacher Application Packet.
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Pay Rate
The current rate of pay for a substitute teacher is $154.97 per day.

Please note:  A new rate will be published here after May 19, 2008.
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Paycheck Distribution

Substitute teachers are paid semi-monthly.  Paychecks are sent the employee’s home address.  If you have any questions, ask a payroll secretary to check the payroll system to see where your check has been directed.  You may also apply for direct deposit.

Click for more information about the Per Diem Payroll Frequently Asked Questions.
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Smart Cards

Smart Cards are used by substitute teachers and part-time teachers as a way to log attendance and gain access to participating Smart Card-based schools.  Click for more information about ID Cards and Smart Cards.
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Certification
Substitute teachers who do not have certification and are not preparing to become certified are limited to a maximum of 40 working days per year.

Click for detailed information about teacher certification and Road to Certification Workshops.
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Substitute Paraprofessionals


Application
Click to access the Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional online application. Click for details about this position, including job responsibilities and selection criteria.
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Pay Rate

The current rate of pay for a substitute paraprofessional is $123.44 per day.  This covers a work day of six hours and 50 minutes.
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Paycheck Distribution

Substitute paraprofessionals are paid on the first and 16th day of every month. Paychecks are delivered to the last school worked or the school where the majority number of days were worked. If you have any questions, ask a payroll secretary to check the payroll system to see where your check has been directed.  You may also apply for direct deposit.

Click for more information about the Per Diem Payroll Frequently Asked Questions.
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Becoming a Full-Time Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant)
To qualify for full-time employment as an educational paraprofessional (teaching assistant), you must begin as a substitute special education paraprofessional and seek certification as a teaching assistant.

Substitute paraprofessionals will be evaluated for placement into full-time positions based on their performance and willingness to accept daily assignments.  You must serve 25 days as a substitute paraprofessional to be eligible for full-time employment.
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Certification
Click for detailed information about teaching assistant/paraprofessional certification.
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