Anchorage School District
District
Substitute Opportunities
School-based substitutes
School-based substitutes play a vital role in the Anchorage School District by ensuring that learning and services continue seamlessly. They provide stability, support, and adaptability, helping students stay engaged and on track with their education. Their dedication and flexibility contribute to the overall success of schools, making them an essential part of the educational community.
Be a School Cafe Hero!
The School Cafeteria Assistant assists in preparing and serving meals and supports all aspects daily kitchen duties, working independently in a fast-paced work environment within limited timelines.
After you apply our team will review your application and email you next steps and links for your hiring documents.
Pay Schedule for Substitutes
| Type of Position | Rate of Pay |
|---|---|
| Substitute Teacher regular daily rate |
$175 per day; $87.50 per half day |
| Substitute Teacher regular daily rate with current AK educator certificate and/or retired ASD teacher |
$225 per day; $112.50 per half day |
|
Long-term Substitute Teacher* |
$285 per day; $142.50 per half day |
|
Substitute School Nurse |
$250 per day; $125 per half day |
|
Substitute Teacher at Title I** School |
Add $25 per day or $12.50 per half day to daily rate |
|
Substitute Paraprofessional Educator |
$20.53 per hour |
|
Substitute Clerical |
$21.86 per hour |
|
Substitute Safety Security |
$20.00 per hour |
|
Substitute Student Nutrition Cafe Assistant |
$17.00 per hour |
* Long-term substitute teacher assignments are initiated by the principal as needed. They are used to fill a vacant position or when an employee is out on long-term leave. These assignments have responsibilities for lesson planning, grading, parent communications, and the many other duties of a full-time teacher. They teach assigned courses at the secondary level or fill in as the classroom teacher at the elementary level. The long-term substitute is the teacher for the period of the long-term assignment. To recognize the scope of their professional responsibility and commitment to a long-term assignment, compensation is at a rate of $285 per workday.
**Applies to any teacher substitute at a Title I school. A list of current Title I schools is available here.
About Our Substitute Positions
Substitute Teacher Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Positive references for work experience.
- A successful background check.
- Long-term substitute teacher assignments require a current Alaska teaching certificate prior to the start of the long-term assignment.
- See definition of long-term assignment above.
Substitute School Nurse Requirements
- An associates degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- A valid Alaska registered nurse license.
- Long-term substitute nurse assignments require a current Alaska type C special services certificate with nursing endorsement prior to the start of the long-term assignment.
- See definition of long-term assignment above.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 5 days per quarter.
- Pass a screening interview with the Healthcare Services Department
Classified substitute positions are substituting for staff positions that do not require educator certification. They include:
- Paraprofessional educators
- Clerical staff
- Safety and security staff
- Student Nutrition cafe assistants
Classified Substitute Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A successful background check.