Thank you for your interest in serving the students of the Valley Park School District. We believe our substitute teachers are critical for the continuance of the learning process when our classroom teachers are absent.  Whether substitute teachers are giving direct instruction, monitoring students or assisting staff, they ensure the day is purposeful and productive.

Education: According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, substitute teachers must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours to qualify for a substitute certificate. 

Certification:  A Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligibility for a teaching certificate is preferred. Must be eligible for a substitute certificate.

Experience:  Preferred.

Benefits: Not Eligible.

FLSA Status:  Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher.

Compensation:

• Daily Rate= $140/day
• Long-Term(extended leave 15+days) = $170/day
• Permanent Sub= $170/day
• Permanent Substitute:(Commitment to a weekly schedule of  3-5 days a week)

Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application, uploading your cover letter, resume, and transcripts. 

Our district values the ability to work with diverse students and colleagues; success in creating inclusive classrooms; and experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

 It is the policy of the Valley Park School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by the Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Inquiries concerning compliance with this policy should contact the Superintendent of Education at One Main Street, Valley Park, MO 63088, 636.923.3695.