Substitute Information
How to Become A Substitute Teacher
In order to work as a classroom substitute teacher in Goshen County, a Wyoming Substitute permit or Wyoming standard teaching certificate is required. To qualify for a substitute permit, individuals must have 60 or more credits on a college transcript. If you do not have 60 credits, an alternative route is to complete the 3 credit "Effective Substitute Teaching" course that may be offered through Eastern Wyoming College.
If you have a permit or certificate, please complete the "Future Substitute Teacher Positions" application on our Vacancies & Applications page. You will be able to upload your permit.
If you have a permit or certificate, please complete the "Future Substitute Teacher Positions" application on our Vacancies & Applications page. You will be able to upload your permit.
- Permits are good for a 5-year period. To renew you must have 5 new transcript credits.
Prior to working, you will need to complete payroll paperwork and be entered into the Aesop substitute system.
If you have questions, please contact Loreen at 532-2171 or email lfritzler@goshen1.org
How to Apply for PTSB Certification
Information and how to apply for a Wyoming substitute permit can be found on the Professional Teaching Standards Board website at https://wyomingptsb.com. Applicants will need to submit official transcripts, fingerprinting cards, the application form, and the $100.00 fee. The US Constitution test and the Wyoming Constitution test can be proctored online or at the Central Administration Office if the courses are not on transcript.
How to Become a Classified Substitute
Individuals who would are interested in subbing in a classified position (para, custodian, cook, secretary/clerk) must complete an online application in order to be considered.
To begin a new application, choose a job from the available listings below. You will be asked to create an account.
- Once you have an account, you can log in anytime and your application information can be updated. After your information is complete, you will receive a confirmation number, and your information will be saved allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications.
- Applicants for bus driving or sub bus driving must meet with the Transportation Supervisor at the bus garage prior to submitting fingerprints. This will be to determine eligibility for a Wyoming CDL license.
Classified subs are required to pay the cost of their background check.
- Please bring a money order or cashiers check for $39.00 payable to DCI (personal checks are not accepted by DCI) to be sent with your fingerprinting cards.
- Once the background check is received by the district (3-6 weeks), you will be contacted by the Payroll Office to complete paperwork.
- After you have worked 40 hours in the district, the cost of the background check will be reimbursed back to you.
Upon completion of paperwork, you will be eligible to start subbing.
GCSD requires the successful completion of a pre-employment physical skill ability screening.
- Positions that require this screening are: substitute bus drivers
- An individual who is recommended for hire will be contacted by the Business Office to schedule this screening after the district receives a clear background check.
If you wish to sub as a paraprofessional and do not have 48 credits on college transcript, please contact Loreen at 532-2171 to find out more about para screening assessments.
- Screenings may be scheduled and completed through the Central Office.
Current Substitute Resources
Substitute Rates for 2026/2027 School Year
Substitute Teacher:
- All certified subs will be paid at a daily rate of $150.00, half day $75.00
- Monday – Thursday
Half day – 7:45 AM – Noon; Noon – 4:15 PM
Full day – 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM - Each new school year, following 60 days of substitute teaching, the pay will increase to $170 per day for the remainder of the year. All days count toward the 60-day requirement, regardless of the substitute work done. Two half-days of substitute teaching equate to a full day for the purpose of pay increase consideration. This system resets annually and pay will increase upon completion of another 60 days of substitute teaching.
Substitute Classified:
- Clerk (Office, Library, Nurse) or Regular Education Paraprofessional -$18.06/hour
- Secretary - $20.61/hour
- Special Education Paraprofessional - $18.45/hour
- Monday – Thursday
Half day – 7:45 AM – Noon; Noon – 4:15 PM
Full day – 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM - Bus Driver/Activity Driver - $25.57
work schedule may vary - Cook or Accompanist - $17.68/hour
work schedule may vary - Custodian - $19.27/hour
work schedule may vary - Each new school year, following 60 days of subbing, the pay will increase by $.25 per hour for the remainder of the year. All days count toward the 60-day requirement, regardless of the type of substitute work done. Two half-days of subbing equate to a full day for the purpose of pay increase consideration. This system resets annually and pay will increase upon completion of another 60 days of subbing.