Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher/Instructional Substitute Information

Currently reviewing candidates with bachelor's degrees or student interns with completed associate's degrees.

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.

The Process for Becoming a Substitute Teacher

Complete the online application including complete life/work history from high school until present or the last 5 years.
Provide one professional reference for work within the current year utilizing the email option on the application
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 showing 60 credit hours or more and teaching certificates (if any) with the application.
Interview via TEAMS may be required.

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

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

Pinellas County Schools Applicant Registration Process

New Applicant Application (ALL AVAILABLE JOBS -Standard Application / Already registered SearchSoft applicants)

Current Employee Application

Welcome to Pinellas County Schools' Applicant Registration Process

Administrative / Instructional Teacher / Support Staff / Instructional Substitute

As part of the process to be employed by Pinellas County Schools, it is required that you have a valid email address, a social security card, a current valid driver license or state-issued identification card, and meet the minimum qualifications of the position for which you are applying. You must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Please review Hiring Guidelines before proceeding.

Please review the e-verifying poster below (Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States).

e-verifying poster - English
e-verifying poster - Spanish

Prior to beginning the online application process, gathering the following items will help in completing the application.

Personal Data:

Certification and license documentation
High School/GED information and Colleges/Universities attended, degree earned, major subject, and graduation date(s). Certification/License type, subject/endorsement, date of issue and expiration. Colleges/Universities attended along with their city, state, and dates of attendance.

Work Experience from high school graduation date to the present
Supply the name, city, state, immediate supervisor, phone number, and years employed.

Criminal History Documentation
Legal disclosures – incidents pertaining to criminal history

List of references
Two (2) professional references are required to complete the application, including name, title, organization, work phone, home phone, and email address available. One must be from your current or most recent employer, all within the last 12 months. Volunteer work references are acceptable if you are not currently employed.

References cannot be from family, close friends, or co-workers. However, they can be from previous employers or community leaders, clergy, etc.

In order to complete the application process you will need to send the following documents, if applicable, to Human Resources in addition to completing and submitting the Online Application.
- Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended
Please send these documents after application is completed and submitted to:

Pinellas County School Board
Human Resources

Attn: Applicant Tracking
P.O. Box 2942
Largo, FL 33779-2942

or

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Training Requirements for Becoming a Substitute Teacher

Training Requirement #1 Substitute Employee Handbook

The handbook and link will be emailed once you have started your application.
Review the Substitute Employee Handbook once you receive it in your applicant email.
Complete the Substitute Handbook Quiz with a score of 80% or Higher, upload it into your application, and send a score screen shot to subdocs@pcsb.org Subject Line: Handbook Quiz

Training Requirement #2 STEDI TRAINING

(Required for Substitute Applicants, but OPTIONAL for applicants with previous teaching experience and Level 3 interns.)

Currently reviewing candidates with bachelor's degrees or student interns with completed associate's degrees.

Complete: STEDI Training Course (Cost $49.95)

Complete the STEDI Quiz-85% or Higher, upload it into your application, and send a copy of the certificate to subdocs@pcsb.org Subject Line: STEDI Certificate

*Once hired, additional training will be required to maintain substitute status.

*A School Shadow Opportunity will be offered to all interested new hires and is recommended for applicants with no teaching experience.

Substitutes Must Be Able To

Work a minimum of four (4) jobs per month with (2) of those jobs being a Monday or a Friday
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 Teacher Substitute job description for more details)

Substitute Frequently Asked Questions

Classroom Assistant Substitute

The Process for Becoming a Classroom Assistant Substitute

Complete the online application including complete life/work history from high school until present or the last 5 years.
Provide one professional reference for work within the current year or 1 character reference utilizing the email option on the application.
Successfully complete the required Classroom Assistant Substitute Training Program. (Please see Training Requirements below). The asynchronous online training may be completed while filling out the application.
Provide high school diploma or GED with the application

While you are waiting for your references to be returned, please complete the following online trainings. Once your application and your trainings below are complete, please email SubDocs@PCSB.org Subject Line: “CAS-Application and Trainings Complete” to schedule your fingerprint/onboarding appointment.

Training Requirement #1 Substitute Employee Handbook

The handbook and link will be emailed once you have started your application.

Please read the Substitute Employee Handbook once you receive it in your applicant email.
Please complete the Substitute Handbook Quiz- 80% or Higher

*Please note: Once hired, there will be additional training required.

Classroom Assistant Substitutes Must Be Able To

Classroom assistant substitutes provide instructional support for students with special needs and accommodations under the direction of one or more Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teachers when the Medical Behavioral Assistant or Para ESE is absent. Classroom assistant substitutes may also work with students with special needs and accommodations in the general education classes under the direction of one or more general education teachers.

Work a minimum of 4 days per month
Be available to accept jobs after all hiring requirements and trainings have been completed
Follow the designated work hours for each job selected
Maintain the physical and emotional stamina to perform the duties of the Classroom Assistant Substitute (See the Classroom Assistant Substitute full job description for more details)

Classroom Assistant Substitute Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Classroom Assistant Substitute Paid?

The hourly rate of pay for Pinellas County Schools’ classroom assistant substitutes is $15.00 per hour and is paid by each school site

Who do you contact if you have any questions regarding becoming a Classroom Assistant Substitute?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please email subdocs@pcsb.org Subject Line: CAS-Ask the Team.

Am I eligible to ride the bus with students if the site needs a substitute to ride the bus?

If you are in an extended substitute position of 5+ days, have taken the additional bus trainings, and the site needs a substitute for the bus, you would be eligible.

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