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Substitute Teachers

Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute teacher at Piedmont Schools!
 
Requirements for Substitute Teaching:
Piedmont Schools aims to provide a safe learning environment for students in the absence of their regularly assigned classroom teacher. Substitute teachers who are 19-21 years of age may only substitute for students in grades Pre-K through 6th grade.  Substitute teachers are utilized on an as-needed basis.
 
 
Application Process:
 
  1. Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. The substitute application process and instructions will be sent by email once the online application and two reference letters have been received.
    A good personal reference should be someone who can speak positively and specifically about your professional work experience and style. It can be a current or former supervisor, peer, colleague at work, or mentor. No family/relatives.
  2. Applicants are required to attend a training and information session.
  3. A National criminal history background check and fingerprinting ($58.25 fee) are required by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The applicant is responsible for any cost associated with the background check.
  4. Complete all the necessary paperwork.
 

Job Description:

  • Reports to the building principal or school secretary 30 minutes before school starts.
  • Reviews all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences that effectively utilize the available time for instruction.
  • Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.  This also includes assigning homework, grading material, etc. if necessary.
  • Consults as appropriate, with the building principal, department head, or team leader before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the teacher's lesson plans.
  • Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods.  
  • Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.

SUBSTITUTE PAY

  • $75/day for support staff/paraprofessional
  • $75/day for non-certified substitutes
  • $85/day for certified substitutes
  •  $100/day for non-certified long-term substitute (more than 20 days in the same classroom)
  •  $150/day for certified long-term substitute (more than 20 days in the same classroom)
Substitute Orientation
Piedmont Schools hosts REQUIRED training and informational sessions for current substitutes and interested applicants. You are only required to attend ONE session.
 
Location:
Piedmont Schools Administration Building
615 Edmond Road NW Piedmont, OK 73078
 
Upcoming Sessions:
  • Tuesday, March 3: 9-11 a.m
 
Attendees only need to be present at one training session.

CONTACT:

Jazmin Cogburn, Substitute Coordinator

District Office: 405-373-5192

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