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Putnam County R-I Schools is now accepting applications for Substitute Teachers and Substitute Paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year!

Whether you're a retired educator, college student, stay-at-home parent, community member, or someone looking for flexible work that makes a meaningful impact, we'd love to have you join our team.

💰 NEW PAY RATES FOR 2026-2027
• Substitute Teachers: $120 per day
• Substitute Paraprofessionals: $80 per day

📅 SAVE THE DATE
All substitute teachers and paraprofessionals are invited to attend our annual Substitute Training Day on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

✅ This is a paid training day for substitutes.

This training provides important information, updates, and resources to help you feel prepared and confident in the classroom. Additional details and schedules will be mailed in early August, but we encourage all current and prospective substitutes to mark their calendars now.

Interested in becoming a substitute?

Apply as soon as possible so we can begin the approval process and help ensure you have plenty of time to complete background checks, fingerprinting, and substitute certification requirements, if needed. New applicants who apply early can be considered at the July Board of Education meeting.

To learn more about Missouri substitute certification requirements, visit the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE):
https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/substitute-teachers

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today at:
https://www.putnamcountyr1.net/employment

Every school day matters. Every student matters. And every substitute plays an important role in helping our students succeed.

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