Public School Substitute Teachers Needed in Douglas County

Douglas Education Service District invites individuals with bachelor’s degrees to consider becoming a public school substitute teacher. Substitute teaching is rewarding work, makes a positive impact in education and gives back to the community. There is currently a demand for substitute teachers. In Douglas County public school substitute teachers can gross up to $211 per day, and the daily rates increase with long-term assignments. Also, all eligible licensed substitutes participate in the Oregon PERS retirement plan. It is not required for individuals to have an education degree or a background in education. Qualified applicants can become a substitute teacher with a Restricted Substitute Teaching License, and Douglas ESD will instruct applicants about the required process. Individuals may be in the classrooms as soon as the required criteria has been satisfied. Douglas ESD provides substitute teaching services for all of its component school districts. These districts include: Yoncalla, North Douglas, Elkton, Oakland, Sutherlin, Roseburg, Glide, Winston/Dillard, Camas Valley, South Umpqua, Riddle, Days Creek and Glendale. “We depend on substitute teachers to provide continuity to students’ learning. We appreciate all of our substitutes and work hard to ensure safe working environments by following all necessary guidance,” said Holly Hill, Director of Human Resources and Douglas ESD. “The opportunity for substitute teachers is both flexible and rewarding.” Generally, substitutes have the opportunity to work as much or as little as the person chooses. Substitutes can choose to work one day every eight weeks or as much as every day, Monday through Friday. They can choose where to work and can work for one school or even one teacher. However, they can also choose to work for all schools and every grade level throughout the entire county, including early learning and special education environments. Currently, substitute teachers provide both in-person and remote learning to students. Due to the pandemic, substitutes receive training in COVID-19 safety, technology tools, engagement strategies and stress management. In addition, substitutes are required to take SafeSchools Trainings offered online. There is also a need for instructional assistant substitutes for Early Learning classrooms. For more information about becoming a public school substitute teacher in Douglas County, visit: https://douglasesd.k12.or.us/substitute-teachers or contact Connie Rosas at connie.rosas@douglasesd.k12.or.us or 541-957-4823. (via Douglas ESD)