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BECOMING A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

We are excited to welcome you to our team of dedicated substitute teachers.  WUSD substitutes help fulfil our District vision: EVERY CHILD HAS HOPE, EVERY STUDENT IS A GRADUATE, EVERY GRADUATE HAS A DREAM.   

Job Description: To continue student learning in the absence of the classroom teacher; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with other staff members.  This page will help you begin the process as you work with our Human Resources Department.

Start with these steps:

1)  Obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card by following the online application through the Department of Public Safety  http://www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint

2)  After you have a Fingerprint Clearance Card, apply for a substitute Certificate through the Arizona Department of Education. http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/certificates

REQUIREMENTS for the Substitute, PRE-K Teaching Certificate
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CERTIFICATION UNIT
Certificate is renewable

 

  • Note: Certificate entitles the holder to substitute in the temporary absence of a regular contract teacher.  An individual holding only a Substitute certificate shall not be assigned a contract teaching position and shall be limited to teaching 120 days in the same school each year.  Substitute teaching may not be used to waive the student teaching practicum.
  • CURRENT PAYSCALE IS AS FOLLOWS: 
    • $145.00 Full Day Grades K-12
    • $160.00 Long Term Substitute (more than 20 days)

 

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