What do districts require from substitute teachers?

Each district sets its own bar. Many accept a high school diploma; others ask for some college, and several pay a higher daily rate for 60 or more college hours, a degree, or a teaching certificate. Every district runs a background check and fingerprinting.

What is the difference between day-to-day and long-term substitutes?

Day-to-day substitutes cover single absences and choose which days they work. Long-term substitutes hold one classroom for weeks or a semester, usually at a higher daily rate.

Open a role and apply on the district’s own application. Many districts add new substitutes before each semester and start with an orientation.

Substitute teacher jobs in Virginia

216 open substitute teacher roles, updated every day. Day-to-day, long-term and campus-based substitute roles at school districts and charter schools. Pick your days, get paid by the day, and learn which schools you like.

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Long Term Substitute Teacher: SpanishVirginia Beach City Public SchoolsVirginia Beach, VA · 1d
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Per diem123
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How to start

The usual path. Each employer sets its own requirements.

1
Check the bar
A high school diploma covers many districts. More college hours or a teaching certificate usually pays more.
2
Apply to a district
Pick a role below and apply on the district’s own application.
3
Background check
Every district runs fingerprinting and a background check before your first day.
4
Orientation, then go
Most districts hold an orientation before each semester. After that, you choose your days.

About substitute teacher jobs in Virginia

What do districts require from substitute teachers?: Each district sets its own bar. Many accept a high school diploma; others ask for some college, and several pay a higher daily rate for 60 or more college hours, a degree, or a teaching certificate. Every district runs a background check and fingerprinting.
What is the difference between day-to-day and long-term substitutes?: Day-to-day substitutes cover single absences and choose which days they work. Long-term substitutes hold one classroom for weeks or a semester, usually at a higher daily rate.
How do I apply?: Open a role and apply on the district’s own application. Many districts add new substitutes before each semester and start with an orientation.