Substitute Position

If you are looking for a career with purpose, supported by a team of truly compassionate people, look no further! ESI partners with school districts throughout Arizona and likely one near you.

Substituting is your opportunity to secure a flexible, rewarding career. Substitute teachers and support staff have the unique ability to make their own schedule, while supporting their community and making a difference in the lives of children. 

Visit our website to see all the districts we partner with for substitute services. Note: If you are interested in any districts within Yavapai County, you should select "Yavapai County Substitute Consolidation".

Important: When applying, please enter your legal first and last name as they appear on your ID to prevent any unnecessary delays. 

What you need:

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card (*Required for ALL substitute positions with ESI)
• Valid Arizona Teacher Certificate or Arizona Substitute Certificate (**Certified substitute positions only)
• Valid I-9 documents for verification of identity and US employment authorization
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization (if born in 1957 or later), or may be authorized to waive
• Pass ESI’s supplemental mandatory criminal background check
• Must be 18 years of age or older

What types of positions there are (position availability varies by district):

• Certified substitute teacher positions require a valid Arizona Substitute or Arizona Teacher certificate
• Classified substitute positions do not require a certificate and are usually non-instructional support positions (examples: paraprofessional, instructional aide, office staff)

What you will do as a certified substitute:

• Manage student learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all students and staff in accordance with district & ESI policy.
• Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.

What you will do as a classified substitute:

• Paraprofessional subs (or paraeducators) work 1:1 with students or in small groups, oftentimes with special education students, under the guidance of a classroom teacher.
• Instructional aide subs provide general support and assistance to a classroom teacher.
• Office staff subs provide clerical assistance in the school or district office, not in the classroom.

What you get:

• Competitive daily or hourly rates that vary by district and position type
• Paid Sick Time (PST), earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours PST per school year
• Medical benefits available to substitutes that qualify
• Friendly, knowledgeable help from ESI available via phone, email, or text

NOTE: Provide your personal email address in the application as this is how ESI will primarily communicate with you throughout the hiring process. Periodically check your spam/junk folder as these emails can sometimes get mis-categorized by your email service.

Serving Arizona for over 25 years, ESI is focused on helping solve the staffing crisis for public school districts, governments, and colleges. Our mission: "With integrity and heart, we support and serve those who educate and serve our community."

ESI's featured services include a return-to-work program and the largest substitute staffing program in the state. ESI has proudly served over 13,000 of Arizona's public retirees and actively employs over 7,000 substitute educators.