SUSD No. 30 is Hiring!

Short-Term pay is $141.00 for a full-day (over 4-hours) & $70.50 for a half-day (4-hours or less).

Long-Term pay is $171.00 for a full-day (over 4-hours) & $85.50 for a half-day (4-hours or less).

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below to get started.

Hiring and application questions should be directed to ESI (Educational Services Inc.)

For District-related questions contact Monica Christiansen 

monica.christiansen@sahuarita.net or (520)-625-6262 text & voice

What must I have before I apply?

• 1. IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (A.Z.D.P.S.)

  2. Teaching or Substitute Teaching Certificate, issued by the Arizona Department of Education (A.D.E)

  3. Documents for Federal E-Verify (I-9 Form)

  4. Proof of the MMR vaccination IF born after 1956.

     1. • If you do not have this immunization record you must have the vaccination redone, a blood test from your doctor to prove immunity, or an immunization waiver.

  5. Contact information (including email address, phone number, and mailing address) for a minimum of 3 professional references, one of whom must be considered a supervisor.  

     1. • Cannot be family member through blood, adoption, or marriage or a family friend.

        • Should be acquainted for at least 6-months.

        • Former supervisors are preferred.

How do I apply to be a substitute teacher?

• • All hiring is done by our partner company, ESI (Educational Services Inc.). 

  • Apply Here.

  • ESI Required Documents.

  • Please watch your email and closely follow the instructions provided.  

How do I get a IVP (Identity Verified Print) Fingerprint Clearance Card?

• • ESI:  How to Obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card  NOTE:  Please make sure you specify that your card will be used to get teaching certification and select the box to send fingerprint information to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) files so they can link to your card.

  • Arizona Department of Education Fingerprint Card Information Page.

  • Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Application Link.

How do I get a substitute teaching certificate?

• • The Arizona Department of Education is your contact-point for certification questions.

  • Substitute Certificate FAQs Link (If you have a bachelor's degree)

  • Emergency Substitute Certification FAQs Link (if you do not have a bachelor's degree)

  • Apply Online for your Certificate

What if I need to renew an expired Certificate?

• • Link to ADE Substitute Certificate Renewal information.

  • Link to ADE Emergency Substitute Certificate Renewal information.

  • Up to 6 months before expiration or less than one year after expiration.

Can I mail or walk-in for my certificate if I cannot do it online?

• • If you choose to mail your application to Phoenix, it can take over a month to get your certificate.

  • The Phoenix Office also offers same-day certificates for walk-in customers who wish to drive to Phoenix.

What if I do not have any work/employment history for the past 4-years?

• • List any employment experience, even if it was more than 4-years ago.

  • List activities within the past 4-years to establish a "work history."  This can include:

    • Community volunteer hours/service

    • Religious volunteer hours/service

    • School classroom, club, or parent volunteer hours/service

    • Membership/involvement in community, educational, or religious organizations

    • Full-time or part-time student

    • Stay-at-home parent

  • Account for time over the previous 4-years. 

  • Highlight experience(s) that show qualities of a good substitute teaching candidate.

What if I have no "professional references" or previous supervisors to list?

• • Provide contact information for community members who can vouch for character and work ethic.

  • Community organization leaders are a great resource for supervisor references. 

  • For school classroom or school related volunteer work, teachers, parents, or community members with whom you have worked.