Substitute Information

Requirements for Substitute

Substitute Teachers

  • Be at least 18 years old, with preference given to persons 21 years old or older
  • Possess good morale character
  • Copy of high school diploma or, proof of passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education
  • Have two years of full-time secondary education or two years of work experience with children
  • Completed application
  • Three letters of reference

Substitute Para-Educators

Substitute Clinic Staff

  • Copy of high school transcripts or high school diploma
  • Official transcripts - if LPN or RN (some copies are acceptable)
  • Proof of current CPR
  • Proof of current Community First Aid
  • Completed application
  • Three letters of reference

Substitute Bus Drivers

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Good driving record (DMV record check required)
  • Satisfactorily complete a physical examination provided by School Division
  • Satisfactorily complete a driver training program provided by School Division to qualify for a School Bus Commercial Driver license with PS endorsement.
  • Completed application
  • Three letters of reference

Substitute Bus Assistants


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