If you are looking for a career with purpose, supported by a team of truly compassionate people, look no further! ESI partners with school districts throughout Arizona and likely one near you.
Substituting is your opportunity to secure a flexible, rewarding career. Substitute teachers and support staff have the unique ability to make their own schedule, while supporting their community and making a difference in the lives of children.
Visit our website to see all the districts we partner with for substitute services. Note: If you are interested in any districts within Yavapai County, you should select "Yavapai County Substitute Consolidation".
Important: When applying, please enter your legal first and last name as they appear on your ID to prevent any unnecessary delays.
What you need:
- Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card (*Required for ALL substitute positions with ESI)
- Valid Arizona Teacher Certificate or Arizona Substitute Certificate (**Certified substitute positions only)
- Valid I-9 documents for verification of identity and US employment authorization
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization (if born in 1957 or later), or may be authorized to waive
- Pass ESI’s supplemental mandatory criminal background check
- Must be 18 years of age or older
What types of positions there are (position availability varies by district):
- Certified substitute teacher positions require a valid Arizona Substitute or Arizona Teacher certificate
- Classified substitute positions do not require a certificate and are usually non-instructional support positions (examples: paraprofessional, instructional aide, office staff)
What you will do as a certified substitute:
- Manage student learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
- Maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all students and staff in accordance with district & ESI policy.
- Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
- Paraprofessional subs (or paraeducators) work 1:1 with students or in small groups, oftentimes with special education students, under the guidance of a classroom teacher.
- Instructional aide subs provide general support and assistance to a classroom teacher.
- Office staff subs provide clerical assistance in the school or district office, not in the classroom.
- Competitive daily or hourly rates that vary by district and position type
- Paid Sick Time (PST), earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours PST per school year
- Medical benefits available to substitutes that qualify
- Friendly, knowledgeable help from ESI available via phone, email, or text
Skills Required
- Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
- Valid Arizona Teacher Certificate or Arizona Substitute Certificate
- Valid I-9 documents for verification
- Proof of immunity to rubeola and rubella or MMR immunization
- Pass ESI's criminal background check
- Must be 18 years of age or older
What We Do
Educational Services, Inc. is a leading provider of employee staffing solutions for school districts, colleges, and municipalities, focusing on helping solve staffing crises and recruiting the right talent.
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