Become our partner as a Substitute for the Boise School District.

4/28/08 - We are no longer accepting substitute applications for the 2007-2008 school year. We will begin taking substitute orientation reservations for 2008 - 2009 on July 28, 2008.

Have you ever wanted to help children learn and succeed? Substitute teaching and/or working as a classified substitute is a wonderful career for those individuals interested in working with Boise School District students. As a substitute, you indicate your interest in the success of the community education team.

There are occasions when staff must be absent. However, their work must go on without interruption. Therefore, when they are unable to serve, substitutes must step in and make valuable contributions. Substitutes are a vital part of our total education program.

As a substitute, you have the flexibility to work on your schedule and receive training.

If you have questions about substituting please read our Frequently Asked Questions for substitutes.

We require that you substitute for a minimum of two days a month in order to remain active on the substitute list.

Application Procedures for Classified and Certified Substitute Teachers:

Qualifications: Certified substitutes will work as a substitute for the teacher in the classroom. To work as a certified substitute you must have a Bachelor’s degree. You must also provide an unofficial copy of your transcripts (showing degree earned) or a teaching credential.

To be a nurse substitute you must provide a current first aid and CPR certification as well as a copy of your nursing license. Please bring your current certification cards to the one hour sub orientation.

Classified substitutes will work as a substitute in the following positions: Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Library Assistant, Special Education Assistant, Title One Tutor, English Language Learner Tutor, School Support Assistant, Security Officer, Health Technician (must provide a current CPR, & 1st aid card), and Behavior Interventionist.

To be a health technician substitute you must have a current first aid and CPR certification. Please bring your current certification cards to the orientation.

To Apply

We do not process substitute applications through our online system. Please follow these steps to apply to become a substitute:

Please print, fill out in black ink, and bring the entire completed Application Packet to the two hour substitute orientation. You will also need a $40 check or money order for the fingerprinting fee (payable to the State Department of Education).
Note: Do not DATE any documents prior to your orientation date.

• Substitute Application Packet includes:
  • Application
  • I-9 - Immigration and Naturalization Service Form (bring necessary documents)
  • W-4 (bring original social security card for payroll purposes)
  • Disclaimer (background check form)
• Orientation schedule (Requires registration via subs@boiseschools.org) or call 854-4081 or 854-4072 to schedule a substitute orientation. Orientations are held twice a week, Tuesdays at 2 PM and Thursdays at 10 AM (takes approximately two hours).
  • The orientation will include a one hour presentation about SubFinder and how to use it. We will also take your completed application and required documents. You will be fingerprinted after the presentation. A $40 check or money order (no cash or debit cards accepted) is required for the fingerprint fee. Please make check payable to the State Department of Education. We will not fingerprint you if your paperwork is incomplete or if you do not have payment.
  • We will conduct a background check (including the fingerprinting) on each applicant. This process takes approximately 10-14 business days to clear. You will not be allowed to substitute teach until the background check is cleared.
  • Certified substitutes must attend a three hour mandatory teacher training orientation. This will be scheduled at the one hour orientation.

Additional information for substitutes:

If you would like to make changes to your school/subject area selections, please fill out one of the substitute profile update forms.

• Substitute Profile Update. (Current Substitutes: Print this form and send it to the substitute office).
• Webconnect Guide for substitutes
• Substitute Guide 2007 - 2008
• Substitute Newsletter - Fall, 2007
• School addresses and maps

2007 - 2008 Payroll Procedures

Substitutes are paid on a daily basis.

Daily Pay Definitions

• Quarter Day - assignments less than 3 hours in duration
• Half Day - assignments that are exactly 3 to 4 hours in duration
• Full Day - assignments over 4 hours in duration

Certified

Regular Pay:
Substitute teachers will be paid $75.00 per full day for certified positions
Incentive pay:
Substitute teachers will be paid $90 per full day when working 13 or more quarter, half or full days in one month in a certified position.

All substitute jobs worked (including classified) count towards incentive pay.

Long Term Pay: (Certification preferred). Substitute Teachers who work for the same teacher for 10 consecutive days or more, (quarter, half or full days) will be paid $105 per full day from the beginning of the assignment.

Classified

Substitute Regular Pay:
Substitutes will be paid $65.00 per full day when working classified positions.

Incentive pay:
Substitutes will be paid $75 per full day when working 13 or more quarter, half or full days in one month in a classified position.

Long Term Pay - Effective October 1, 2007
Substitutes who work for the same classified employee for 10 consecutive days or more, (quarter, half or full days) will be paid $85 per full day from the beginning of the assignment.

A substitute will only be paid from jobs that are entered on SubFinder. To ensure accuracy the substitute is responsible to review the jobs on WebConnect prior to the first of each month. If there are discrepancies, you must contact the building site. If you have a question about your pay stub you may contact payroll at payroll@boiseschools.org.

The Payroll Office will mail substitute paychecks by the 15th of each month. The service period will cover the 1st of the month to the last day of the month. Please give the check ample time to reach you by mail before contacting the Payroll Office. All checks will be mailed to the address given on your W-4 form. If at any time your address changes, immediately notify the Payroll Office and/or Substitute Office in writing. There are change of address forms located on the Benefits portion of our web site. In the event your check is lost, please notify the Payroll Office. Direct Deposit is available to all banks and is encouraged for all employees.

Mileage forms

(Teachers - Looking for the SubFinder WebConnect information? It is here.)