Substitute Teacher
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Substitute educators play a vital role in student success as they keep the instructional momentum flowing while providing a positive classroom experience during an absence or vacancy.
If you are searching for meaningful work that enriches the lives of students in your community and shapes the future, we encourage you to apply to be part of our team.
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The Process for Becoming a Substitute Teacher:
- Successfully complete the online application including complete life/work history from high school until present or the last 10 years.
- Provide two professional references for work within the current year utilizing the email option on the application.
- Successfully complete the required Substitute Teaching Training Program. (Please see Training Requirements below). The asynchronous online training may be completed while filling out the application.
- Provide official transcripts and certificates (if any) with the application.
Official electronic college/university transcripts are to be directly issued by the college/university to the intended recipient name: PCS HR and email: onlineapplication@pcsb.org
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Official transcripts can be mailed to:
Pinellas County School Board
Human Resources
Attn: Applicant Tracking-Sub Placement
P.O. Box 2942
Largo, FL 33779-2942 -
Training Requirements for Becoming a Substitute Teacher
Training Requirements for Becoming a Substitute Teacher: (click to expand and see below)
Requirement #1
- Please read: Substitute Employee Handbook (see attached) PCS Substitute Employee Handbook 2023-2024
- Substitute Handbook Quiz Complete Quiz-80% or Higher
- Print a copy of your passing score or scan/upload a PDF of the passing score to your application attachments.
Requirement #2
- Please watch: Active Threat Training Video
- Active Threat Training Quiz Complete Quiz-80% or Higher
- Print a copy of your passing score or scan/upload a PDF of the passing score to your application attachments.
Requirement #3
(Optional for applicants with previous teaching experience and Level 3 interns.)
- Please complete: STEDI Training Course (Cost $29.99) https://stedi.org/pinellas/
- Complete the STEDI Quiz-85% or Higher
- Print a copy of your passing score or scan/upload a PDF of the passing score to your application attachments.
*Once hired, a School Shadow Opportunity will be offered to all interested applicants and highly recommended for applicants with no teaching experience.
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Substitutes Must Be Able To
- Work a minimum of four (4) jobs per month
- Work a minimum of two (2) Mondays or Fridays per month
- Be available to accept jobs after all hiring requirements and training have been completed
- Follow the designated work hours for each job selected
- Maintain the physical and emotional stamina to perform the duties of the Substitute Teacher (See the Teacher, Substitute job description for more details)
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Substitute Frequently Asked Questions
View Substitute Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions about how to become a substitute teacher,
please email SubDocs@pcsb.org “Ask the Team”
