Long-Term Substitute Teachers

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the rate of pay for substitute teachers?

The rate of pay is $110/day for short-call assignments and $125/day for long-term assignments.  Long-term assignments are considered 15 or more continuous days in one sub assignment.  The long-term assignment must be for the same teacher, teaching the same subject for 15 or more continuous days.  In order to take a long-term sub assignment, you must also be appropriately licensed in that subject and grade level. 

 

Do long-term subs receive any sick leave?

Long-term sub teachers shall earn 1 day of sick leave for each 20 days worked on a single assignment. 

 

Who should I contact about my Long-term Sub questions?

• Elementary Substitute Teacher Desk contact is Melissa Waldon.  She can be reached at 651-767-8203 or melissa.waldon@spps.org.  Melissa's hours are 7:00a.m. until 5:30p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• Secondary Substitute Teacher Desk contact is Jill Neske.  She can be reached at 651-767-8223 or jill.neske@spps.org.  Jill's hours are 7:00a.m. until 3:30p.m. Monday through Friday.

Important Note:  If you have a child in the St Paul Public School District, we ask that you decline any job offers to substitute teach in your child's classroom to avoid any potential conflicts of interest.