Become a Substitute

Daily substitutes

• Rate of Pay: $150/day
• Ongoing assignment/s at various buildings 
• Short-call substitute license required
• Additional Incentives:
  • +$250 for full week of service (assigned 4/4 or 5/5 full days a week)
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Flexibility with your schedule 

Apply to: JOBID: 27479 - Substitute Teachers (various sites)

 

Continuous building substitutes

• Rate of Pay: $33/hr
• ​​​​​​​Health and dental benefits according to the teachers contract
• ​​​​​​​Paid personal & sick leave
• Ongoing assignment to a specific building
• Tiered teaching License required

To apply, review our Continuous Building Sub positions on our Job Postings Page

 

Retiree Substitutes

• Rate of Pay: $185/day
• Ongoing assignment/s at various buildings 
• Additional Incentives:
  • +$250 for full week of service (assigned 4/4 or 5/5 full days a week)

Apply to: JOBID: 27479 - Substitute Teachers (various sites)

 

Long term substitutes

For current non-licensed staff: 
​​​​​​​Do you have a bachelor's degree? You may be eligible for a short call license and district's emergency teacher subsitute opportunity. See more information on the Non-licensed staff opportunties  page. 

Educational support professionals

In the absence of the classroom educational support professional (ESP), the substitute ESP supports the classroom teacher in instruction, encouraging student progress, and managing the learning environment. 

• Pay Rate: $15/hr or  
• Retirees $19/hr (10+ of instructional support experience)

Apply to JobID 27480: Substitute - Special Education Educational Support Professionals

Substitute nurse

In the absence of the school nurse,  provide emergency care for sick or injured school children, assess the health status of students and school personnel, advise students, parents and staff regarding health issues, and conduct preventive and health education services. 

Minimum Qualifications include: 

• Must be a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse currently licensed in the State of Minnesota 

• Basic first aid and health screening. 

• Ability to communicate and foster positive working relationships with students, parents and staff. 

• Ability to teach health information to student groups. 

• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Public health background. 

• Computer skills. 

Salary:  View salary grid on Page 7, Section 2 of the Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses contract
Bargaining Unit: Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses 

Apply to JobID 21808 - Substitute Nurse

School year substitute Kidstop/4 Star Express (16+ years old)

To be responsible for interacting with Four Star and/or Kidstop children in an enriching school year school-age care program. 

Minimum qualifications include: 

• Must be 16 years of age.

• Must be energetic, have strong organizational skills, be confident, patient, sensitive, understanding and able to work with elementary aged students.

• Must believe in the mission of District 279 and have the desire to build on the strengths of the district.

• Must be a team player and able to communicate with all ages.

• Must love working with all children and have previous working experience. Child development knowledge a plus.

• Current First Aid and CPR training or within 90 days of employment.  

Job Type:  Casual
Salary Range:  $15.50
Employment Dates: 2023-2024 School Year 
Work Hours: Varies between 6:15am - 6:15pm, Monday - Friday

Apply to JobID 27099 School Year Substitute for Four Star Express ESP, Kidstop ESP

School nutrition assistant substitute

In the absence of the School Nutrition Assistant, the substitute nutrition assistant contributes to a positive kitchen team that builds relationships with students, building staff and community members while complying with health, safety and USDA-Child Nutrition Program Regulations. 

Rate of Pay: $16.67/hr

Apply to JobID 27492 - Nutrition Assistant Substitute

 

For current non-licensed staff: 
Do you have a bachelor's degree? You may be eligible for a short call license and district's emergency teacher subsitute opportunity. See more information on the Non-licensed staff opportunties  page. 

 

To qualify for a substitute license, a candidate must meet one of the following: 

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or U.S equivalent as verified by a foreign evaluation) in any field, as verified by an official transcript, or 

• Be enrolled in a teacher preparation program and have successfully completed student teaching with a final grade reflected on the candidate’s official transcript, or

For candidates in career and technical education (CTE) fields or career pathways, have one of the following:

• ​​​​​5 years of relevant work experience aligned to a CTE licensure area 

• Hold an associate’s degree aligned to a CTE licensure area, as verified by official transcript  

• Hold a board approved professional certification aligned to a CTE licensure area 

 

If you have questions about the short-call sub license, please contact:
MN Professional Educator Licensing (PELSB)
1021 Bandana Blvd. E., Suite 222
St. Paul, MN 55108-5111 
pelsb@state.mn.us
651-539-4200  
https://mn.gov/pelsb/

For current non-licensed staff: 
​​​​​​​You may be eligible for a short call license and district's emergency teacher subsitute opportunity. See more information on the Non-licensed staff opportunties  page. 

Jump to a question:

How do I know if I am eligible for a short call substitute license?

Where do I complete my fingerprints?

Do I need to take the SubSkill Online STEDI Training?

What are the qualifications and payrate for subtitutes teachers?

What are the qualifications and payrates for non-teacher subtitute positions such as ESP, Nutrition Services, Nurse?

 

 

How do I know if I am eligible for a short call substitute license?

A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required to apply for a short-call license through the state's licensing agency, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). For more information, visit: https://mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/apply/

 

 

Where do I complete my fingerprints?

Please see the link: Fingerprinting Locations

 

Do I need to take the SubSkill Online STEDI Training?

Osseo Area Schools requires substitute teachers holding short-call licenses to complete the online training and assessment with a composite score of 85%. The district offers free online training for new substitute teachers. This training takes approximately 8 - 10 hours and should be completed within 30 days of hire.

Please contact Anita Yang at YangAnita@district279.org if you have any questions.

 

What are the qualifications and payrate for substitutes teachers?

Refer to the Substitute teachers page.

 

What are the qualifications and payrates for non-teacher substitute positions such as ESP, Nutrition Services, Nurse?

Refer to the Additional opportunities page.