Employment & Application Center

Substitute Information (Certified & Classified)

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

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 Substitute Frequently Asked Questions.

Application Procedures for Classified and Certified Substitute Teachers:

All New Applications will be screened and processed in the order in which they are received. Preference will be given to applicants with prior teaching experience, applicants who have completed a student teaching program and those who have completed a teacher certification program.

Qualifications:

Certified substitutes will work as a substitute for the teacher in the classroom.

• Choose the "Certified" Application:
  • If you hold a current Idaho Teaching Credential
  • If you hold a current Out-of-State Teaching Credential or have completed the ABCTE Passport to Teaching Program

Please Know: Applicants with a bachelor’s degree who are not teacher education majors may be considered, please fill out the classified application.

Nurse substitute applicants who hold a Pupil Personnel Certificate for School Nurse please fill out the Certified Application. You will be required to provide a current Idaho Nursing License and CPR certification.

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, and First Aid card), and Behavior Interventionist.

• Choose the “Classified” Application:
  • If you have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
  • If you hold an expired Idaho or Out-of –State Credential
  • If you have a high school diploma

Guide to Apply

Substitute Forms

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 Instructions for substitutes
• Substitute Guide
• Substitute Newsletter - March, 2009
• Substitute Newsletter - April, 2009
• School addresses and maps
• New Employee Center (1-9, W-4)
• Mileage forms

Substitute Salary Schedule

Substitute Information (Certified & Classified)
Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I be added to the BSD Substitute List?
• What do I need to provide BSD to become a Substitute?
• Do Substitutes receive benefits?
• I am already a Substitute. How can I update my profile?
• How often do I have to work?

How can I be added to the BSD Substitute List?

In order to be put on the BSD Substitute List, you must complete the On-Line Application, if you meet our requirements we will contact you for a sub orientation. At the time of the orientation you will be fingerprinted (fee is non-refundable if you decide not to pursue employment as a substitute). We will collect the required paperwork and identification at that time.

What do I need to provide BSD to become a Substitute?

You must provide a copy of your transcripts showing you have a bachelor's degree OR a Teaching Certificate, a completed on-line application and your identification for the I-9. You must also bring your original social security card for payroll purposes, and a non-refundable check or money order for $40.00 made out to the State Department of Education for your FBI fingerprints. You will be required to attend a one and a half hour substitute orientation. Certified applicants will be required to attend a three hour teacher training class (no exceptions allowed).

Do Substitutes receive benefits?

Substitutes do not receive benefits. This is an on-call, as needed basis position.

I am already a Substitute. How can I update my profile?

An update form is available here in pdf format. Please print the form and send it to our office.
Substitute Profile Update

How often do I have to work?

We require that you work at least two days a month to remain active on the substitute list.

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

Employment & Application Center
8169 W. Victory Rd. Boise, Idaho 83709 Phone ~ (208) 854-4074 Fax ~ (208) 854-4010
Email: employment@boiseschools.org

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