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Substitute Requirements

  • Application Requirements
  • Teachers
  • EA Requirements
  • Secretary/Custodian
  • Food Service
  1. Complete a substitute Application and Criminal History Affidavit - Answer every question completely. Incomplete applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

  2. Substitute educational assistants, secretary, and custodians require a copy of their High School Diploma, or GED. A copy of a college transcript is acceptable in lieu of a HS Diploma. IF YOU HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE, YOU MUST PROVIDE US WITH AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REFLECTING YOUR DEGREE.

  3. Employee Health Statement (Be sure to sign)

  4. Social Security Card (copy)

  5. Driver's License (copy)

  6. W-4 (Be sure to sign)

  7. I-9 (Be sure to sign)

  8. Fingerprints - State Law requires anyone who works for the school to be fingerprinted. the Police Department or Sheriff's Office will do this and they charge $10. When you return the cards please attach a cashier's check or money order for $29.25 for all substitute teachers and $40.25 for all other positions.

  9. License (Substitute Teachers) - A license from the Public Education Department is required. Applications for the license will be completed upon receipt of fingerprints and money order. You will need a cashier's check or money order for $25 made payable to the Public Education Department to be attached when we send in the application. IF YOU POSSESS A NM TEACHING LICENSE, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A SUBSTITUTE LICENSE.

  10. Substitute Workshop - Attendance at a workshop is required for all substitutes before they begin work. Workshop dates are available in the Personnel Office or at the front desk.

  11. References for5 Substitutes - Be sure to give complete telephone numbers on the three names you give for references. We will call each reference and must have a minimum of 2 references back before you can work.

  12. Worker's Compensation Form - Read both pages; Sign, date and return only the second page.

  13. Substitutes may not work until file is complete.
Select at least two (2) applicable items from group A or one applicable item from group B

Group A
  • Complete the district's substitute teacher workshop

  • Complete at least 60 hours of college-credit courses from a regionally accredited college or university and provide a transcript showing hours (a copy of the diploma is not acceptable)

  • Observed teaching for 3 hours or more in this school district at the grade level of students in which you will serve

  • Perform at least 3 hours of instructional services as a substitute teacher, in this district, within the past three school years.

  • Complete or currently enrolled in an approved course or program from a regionally accredited college/university, where the course or program is structured to provide primary/secondary school teacher preparation.

  • Engaged in paid employment during the past three years which, in my opinion, is relevant work or life experience. A statement from my employer showing dates of employment as well as a brief job description of duties/responsibilities will be provided if requested by the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel.
Group B
  • Complete an approved teacher prep program from a regionally accredited college/university and will provide a transcript showing degree conferred (a copy of the diploma is not acceptable)

  • Possess a current substitute or standard teaching license issued by an educator or licensure issuing agency of another state. I will provide my license that shows the state, license number, and effective dates.
  • Complete the district's substitute teacher/ed assist workshop

  • Submit a copy of your high school diploma or a college transcript in lieu of the high school diploma
  • Submit a copy of your high school diploma or a college transcript in lieu of the high school diploma
  • Complete the district's substitute food service workshop

  • Submit a copy of your high school diploma or a college transcript in lieu of the high school diploma (if applicable)

Additional paperwork and a complete detailed list of all substitute requirements will be given at the workshop or upon completion of the application if a workshop is not necessary or listed as a requirement.

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